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Glasgow Coma Score. The Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) is used in its modified form (sometimes called the Modified GCS). This is a very common rapid …

Inadequate L V Filling. Arrhythmias Cardiac tamponade. Constrictive pericarditis. Hypovolemia Restrictive cardiomyopathy. Tachycardia Shock Valve stenosis

Other forms of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy are continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bi-level pressure therapy or BiPAPTM (consisting of …

T40 Bicarbonate. Equation. T40 Bicarbonate. Comments. T40 Bicarbonate. Significance. T40 Bicarbonate. Oakes Academy (a division of Health Educator …

Definition. Alveolar or airway rupture with the dissection of air into the lung interstitium and then pleural rupture allowing the air to escape into the pleural, …

Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (↑ acid ) : ↑ acid → ↑ AG. 2. Non-Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (↓ base ) : ↓ HCO3- → ↑ Cl- (Also called Hyperchloremic …

Bland Aerosols. 2. Medicated Aerosols (see also Pharmacology Chapter). Advantages and Disadvantages of Inhaled Medications. Advantages. Direct delivery …

Generic (Brand). montelukast. Singulair. Dosage. Asthma, seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis (taken in PM):. 6 mos – 5yrs: 4 mg/day 6 yr – 14 yr: 5 mg/day

The inspiratory limb is concave with a negative pressure deflection due to the patient’s attempt to pull more flow. The expiratory curve will be unaffected by flow …

In-Exsufflator (Cof-flatorTM or Cough AssistTM). Description. Applies a positive pressure to the airway (mask or tube) and then rapidly shifts to a negative …