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Archives for September, 2009

Various Approaches to Treat Intracranial Hypertension in Severe Head Trauma

There is another approach proposed in literature for intracranial hypertension control in cases of head trauma. It is the Lund therapy or protocol, developed at the University of Lund, Sweden. And below we provide you with table filled with various approaches to treat intracranial hypertension in severe head trauma.

What Intravenous Fluid Needed in Head Injury’s Resuscitation?

you will find in the article later on as well as sections discussed about the degree of resuscitation, the consideration in the use of various available intravenous fluids such as crystalloids, isotonic saline, hypertonic saline, colloid, albumen, and blood transfussion. Accordingly, hypertonic saline seems ideal as it restores normovolemia, decreases cerebral edema and lowers Intracranial Pressure.

Relationship Between Atypical Moles and Melanoma

This figure below shown the progressive development of an atypical mole into a superficial spreading melanoma. Like other moles, some may progress into melanoma but the majoity dissapear in time. An atypical mole if changing in size, shape or colour, it should be reviewed by a specialist

Oseltamivir for Pregnant Women with Suspected Influenza A (H1N1) Infection

The CDC recommends that pregnant women including with HIV-infection and confirmed, probable, or suspected influenza A (H1N1) are at risk of potentially serious disease due to influenza viruses and need to receive antiviral therapy with Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).