There was no history of any internal malignancy at the time of admission. A wedge biopsy was sent and the patient was admitted under surgery ICU with a provisional diagnosis of carcinoma en cuirasse. On the second day of admission, the patient died of respiratory failure ...
It includes cardiac arrest, respiratory arrests, shock, pulmonary embolism, or acute coronary syndrome. It works as an advanced step in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. The goal of ACLS is to improve the survival rate for patients with cardiovascular emergencies. ...
An imbalance often exists between the size of the tongue and the very hypoplastic jaw, which can lead to respiratory distress caused by mechanical interference of the pharyngeal airway by the large tongue. Although many cases of Pierre Robin syndrome are sporadic, others have a genetic basis. ...
Sudden death is the initial sign of the condition in up to 25% of cases. The person collapses, stops breathing, and his or her heart stops beating (cardiac arrest) without prior symptoms. Pulmonary embolus is the second leading cause of sudden death, behindcoronary artery disease. What tests...
The PALS Provider Course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. This course uses precourse preparation, didactic instruction, and active participation in learning...
Significant overdose can lead to seizures, coma, respiratory arrest, and cardiovascular collapse. The amino esters such as procaine (Novocain) and 2‐chloroprocaine (Nesacaine) are used less frequently and are contraindicated in patients with a history of pseudocholinesterase deficiency, but they ...
ACLS-certified professionals are a crucial part of any medical emergency response team. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) This course trains professionals to provide critical care for infants and children in life-threatening situations. Topics Covered: Emergency management of pediatric respiratory dist...
The Banality, and the Wonder, of Illness Rafael Campo, MD, MA JAMA Comment & Response Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Esther F. Vicente-Rabaneda, MD, PhD; Laura Cardeñoso-Domingo, PhD; Santos Castañeda, MD, PhD Abstract Full Text JAMA. Published online May 7, 2025. do...
before we show you how to treat injuries and cardiac arrest. We explain how to handle choking and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course offers global accreditation for your new life-saving skills, so sign up to become ...
“Was very surprised and delighted to see Khryspn's personality shine through the virtual class! The addition of the visuals (respiratory systems etc) added to the experience! Always super informative and engaging, thank you!” Pauline Brideau ...