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Mg Kg Neuromuscular Junction
2,659 wordsNeuromuscular blocking agents are an essential aspect of attaining adequate muscle relaxation in patients prior to attempting endotracheal intubation. Succinylcholine is one these agents used, most commonly when attempting a rapid sequence induction. Succinylcholine administration is associated with muscle fasciculation's and subsequent myalgias postoperatively. A non depolarizing neuromuscular agent is commonly administered to reduce the occurance of fasciculation's and myalgias. Additionally, ...
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Mg Kg Muscle Weakness
2,753 words... has been shown as efficacious in reducing the incidence of fasciculation's and myalgias as d-tubo curare, and allows for the administration of succinylcholine in 90 seconds as opposed to 3 - 5 minutes for d-tubo curare. These results serve as the basis for selecting Rocuronium as the defasciculation agent. The occurrence of myalgia's vary within different groups of patients and it has generally understood that it occurs more frequently in women, for reasons yet not fully understood. Propofol...
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Illegal Drugs Their Effects On The Body
2,045 wordsIllegal Drugs: Their effects on the body There are many types of drugs, and they have many different effects on the body. Drugs can kill those abuse them in 3 different ways: by overdose, through side effects or bad reactions, and as a means of committing suicide. Some drugs may cause both murderous and suicidal behavior. The hallucinogens, especially PCP, are infamous in this respect. Valium has also been cited as producing unwanted suicidal thoughts in some people. Drugs that affect mood and l...
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Obsessive Compulsive Amp Amp
1,109 wordsCase Study: Mrs A is a 71 year old widow with CCF and osteoarthritis who has recently been exhibiting quite unusual behaviour. Her daughter is concerned about her mother's ability to remain independent and wishes to pursue nursing home admission arrangements. She fears the development of a depending illness. Over the last two to three months Mrs A has become confused, easily fatigued and very irritable. She has developed disturbing obsessive / compulsive behaviour constantly complaining that her...
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Stability And Bioavailability Of Different Erythromycin Derivatives
2,047 words... ges of erythromycin estate in comparison to the other derivatives. Table 3. 1 compares erythromycin estate and ethyl succinate. Erythromycin estate Erythromycin ethyl succinate Plasma levels up to 6. 5 mg / l Plasma levels up to 2. 5 mg / l 2 doses per day 3 doses per day 250 mg per dose 400 mg per dose no bitter taste bitter taste pH range 3 & # 8211; 7. 5 pH range 6 & # 8211; 8. 5 no dependence on meals dependence on meals Table 3. 1 Comparison between erythromycin estate and ethyl...
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National Drug Control Alcohol And Drug
1,506 wordsCocaine Cocaine is highly addictive stimulant of natural origin, which directly affects brains of a human. This drug can be produced from a special extract of the leaves of coca plants, which are growing in the highlands of South America. Cocaine is one of the most harmful, but, at the same time, one the most usable drugs in the world because of its strong psychological and psychical effects, and also because of the thrill of danger, associated with its producing, distribution and usage. In the ...
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Date Rape Drug Bodily Harm
1,332 wordsGamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB) Essay written by GHB, or Gamma-Hydroxy Butyric Acid is an intoxicating chemical with medical, recreational, and potentially entheogenic uses. It is a normal component of mammalian metabolism. It is naturally found in every cell in the human body and is most properly considered a nutrient. It is believed to be a neurotransmitter, although it is still unknown as to whether it exhibits all of the properties required to be considered one. GHB was first synthesized about ...
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Drug Interactions Drug Therapy
1,011 wordsGastroesophageal Reflux Disease Robert Super Longitudinal Care Dr. Slater 3 / 26 / 01 Overview of GERD 10 % of all Americans experience GERD Low mortality rate approximately 1 death per 100, 000 persons Largely effects QOL: more than angina, menopause, untreated HTN, mild CHF GERD is defined as: Clinical or histological disorder resulting from gastric materials refluxing into the esophagus This reflux causes a breakdown of the esophageal mucosa Pathophysiology of GERD Excessive reflux of gastric...
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Marijuana Cigarettes Nineteenth Century
3,192 wordsHISTORY OF WEED Marijuana in the New World By: Erica Marijuana in the New World The first definite record of the marijuana plant in the New World dates from 1545 AD, when the Spaniards introduced it into Chile. It has been suggested, however, that African slaves familiar with marijuana as an intoxicant and medicine brought the seeds with them to Brazil even earlier in the sixteenth century. There is no record that the Pilgrims brought marijuana with them to Plymouth but the Jamestown settlers di...
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Red Blood Cells Mg Kg
850 wordsMalaria is a Malaria Malaria Malaria is a disease that can be cured. It is also fatal if not quickly detected and treated. Luck also helps too. A person who gets malaria contracts it from a bite from female Anopheles mosquitoes. (Anopheles any of various mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, which can carry the malaria parasite and transmit the disease to human beings) The mosquitoes themselves get the parasites from other humans who have the parasites in their bloodstream. The parasites are 1 cell...
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Smoked Marijuana Cannabinoid Receptors
9,824 wordsOver the Marijuana EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Over the past 18 months there has been wide-ranging public discussion on the potential medical uses of marijuana, particularly smoked marijuana. To contribute to the resolution of the debate, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) held a 2 -day scientific meeting on February 19 - 20, 1997, to review the scientific data concerning the potential therapeutic uses for marijuana and the need for and feasibility of additional research. Central to the current debat...
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Nuclear Power Plants Amount Of Energy
1,414 wordsNuclear Power is a very complex subject and deals with a lot of social, scientific and political issues. The scientific side to Nuclear Power is probably the most complex of the three. Nuclear Power can turn you into ash in nanoseconds, render you retarded, or simply power your home. The process of nuclear fission, safety, destruction, will be discussed in the following pages along with history, present and future of this technology. In the process of fission, two major parts are required on the...
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Common Side Effects Fact Sheet
1,048 wordsSteroids are hormonal Steroids Introduction Steroids are hormonal substances, naturally produced in the body by the adrenal glands above the kidney and by reproductive organs. There are many different types of steroids and they all have different effects on the body. Some types of steroids have been found to help destroy some types of cancer cells, and can make more effective. This fact sheet describes steroids, how they are given and some of the side effects that may occur. Common types of ster...
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