What to do if you have a headache, if it is constantly tormented? The answer to this question is straightforward: you should consult a doctor to determine the root cause of the problem. After all, the head hurts for a reason. The doctor can measure your blood pressure, examine the fundus...
But, what is a seizure in a dog? Would you be able to recognize one? If your dog had a seizure would you know what to do ? Let’s take a brief look a what dog seizures are, what they look like, what causes them, and what you should do if your dog has a seizure. Wha...
SeizureIrish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) - The commonest reason for admissions to hospital in Ireland annually for patients with a neurological condition is due to convulsions/epilepsy and their...doi:10.1007/s11845-021-02676-2Bradley, Maeve...
(A) Human levels of bioavailable testosterone (blue) in males and estradiol (the most biologically active estrogen) (red) in females decrease dramatically during aging at a time when the brain is vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases such as AD. Of note, changes in total testosterone (not ...
A temporary stay in a skilled nursing facility. Transitions of care. Healthcare organizations might hire individuals to focus solely on care coordination as part of a care coordination team. However, smaller healthcare organizations might put nurses in charge of care coordination. ...
You have trouble breathing, and your lips look purple or blue. You have a seizure. You have new pain or pressure in your chest.When should I seek immediate care?You are dizzy, or you are urinating less or not at all. You have a headache with a stiff neck, and you feel tired or ...
Rarely, a fever can trigger what is called a febrile convulsion—a seizure that can happen in children between 6 months and 5 years. This type of seizure usually lasts for a few seconds or up to one minute. Witnessing your child having a febrile convulsion might be one of the scariest th...
What nursing interventions constitute seizure precautions? Identify what the RN can do to prevent complications of IV therapy. What are the three kinds of circumstances involving patient death where we tend to confuse causality and culpability? Discuss the nurses role in a medical team. What are...
Why do we allow one minute of apnoea before beginning the resuscitation of a newborn? Why are newborns are much higher risk for dehydration? What are factors that may contribute to preterm birth? What is the work of nursing in the prevention of preterm birth...
Methohexital is a barbiturate used in pediatric patients. Advantages include: Rapid onset and ultra-short duration of effects Risks include: Lower seizure threshold Paradoxical excitation (opposite-to-intended effects) Respiratory depression Nitrous oxide ...