In the years ranging from 1998 and 2008, there was a significant drop of hospitalizations linked with heart failure among patients who have Medicare, however, this drop had a lower percentage for black men, based on a research. The research also revealed that one-year mortality ratios have slightly gone done during this time frame, although […]
Problems of unemployment amongst graduates of nursing in the Philippines are being continually dealt with by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Their most current recommendation is to persuade nurses to take on entrepreneurship. The increased supply of the Philippines’ nursing graduates has become a quite a problem not only for the nation but […]
Potassium deficit or hypokalemia is a condition where the serum potassium in the blood becomes lower than its normal value of 3.5 meq/L. It is common among pediatric patients who are critically ill. It reflects a total body insufficiency of potassium or associated with conditions that promote the shift of extracellular potassium into the intracellular […]
Hyperkalemia or potassium excess is an occurrence where the serum potassium concentration is greater than the normal limits. The major cause of this condition is attributed to a decreased renal excretion of potassium (those who have underlying renal conditions are at most risk). Some may be caused by an adrenal hormone deficiency (causes potassium retention) […]
Children under severe dehydration or respiratory compromise must have a portal of entry for fluids, blood and medication that must be absorbed by the body quickly. This is the job of intravenous route, however with given situation as well as time elapsing a procedure other than intravenous cannulation must be introduced. Intraosseous cannulation answers this […]
Generic Name: Nifedipine Brand Name: Adalat, Adalat CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL Classification: Antianginal, Antihypertensive, Calcium Channel Blocker Indications: Hypertension Angina pectoris Vasospastic angina Raynaud’s phenomenon Mechanism of Action The action of Nifedipine is based on the fact that this medication works by slowing the movement of calcium in the muscle cells that are found […]
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