enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Patient-controlled analgesia - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient-controlled_analgesia

    Patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) is a related term describing the patient-controlled administration of analgesic medicine in the epidural space, by way of intermittent boluses or infusion pumps. This can be used by women in labour, terminally ill cancer patients or to manage post-operative pain.

  3. Brotizolam - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotizolam

    Brotizolam [3] (marketed under brand name Lendormin) is a sedative-hypnotic [4] thienotriazolodiazepine [5] drug which is a benzodiazepine analog. [6] It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties, and is considered to be similar in effect to other short-acting hypnotic benzodiazepines such as triazolam or midazolam. [7]

  4. Route of administration - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_of_administration

    Routes of administration are usually classified by application location (or exposition). The route or course the active substance takes from application location to the location where it has its target effect is usually rather a matter of pharmacokinetics (concerning the processes of uptake, distribution, and elimination of drugs).

  5. Epidural administration - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidural_administration

    Medical intervention Epidural administration A freshly inserted lumbar epidural catheter. The site has been prepared with tincture of iodine, and the dressing has not yet been applied. Depth markings may be seen along the shaft of the catheter. ICD-9-CM 03.90 MeSH D000767 OPS-301 code 8-910 [edit on Wikidata] Epidural administration (from Ancient Greek ἐπί, "upon" + dura mater) is a method ...

  6. Intravenous therapy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intravenous_therapy

    Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth.

  7. 80-year-old died a month after bed trapped her against a wall ...

    www.aol.com/80-old-died-month-bed-182944808.html

    An 80-year-old woman died one month after her Sleep Number bed suddenly moved without warning and trapped her against a wall for two days last year, a new lawsuit alleges.

  8. Rheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheumatoid_arthritis

    A 2005 Cochrane review states that low level laser therapy can be tried to improve pain and morning stiffness due to rheumatoid arthritis as there are few side-effects. [166] There is limited evidence that tai chi might improve the range of motion of a joint in persons with rheumatoid arthritis.

  9. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

    www.aol.com/lifestyle/common-thyroid-drug-levo...

    However, deprescribing may be considered if a patient experiences side effects like rapid heart rate, anxiety, or bone loss, or if their thyroid function tests normalize.” ...