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08/05/2026

What is Hantavirus?

Hantavirus is a group of viruses mainly spread by infected rodents such as rats and mice. Humans usually become infected by breathing in tiny particles contaminated with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.

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15/05/2025

💧 Fluid Management in Cardiogenic Shock 🔬

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening medical condition where the heart fails to pump enough blood to meet the metabolic demands of tissues. Managing fluids in patients with cardiogenic shock can be challenging, as even small volumes of intravenous fluids can lead to worsening symptoms. Classification of subtypes of cardiogenic shock can aid in determining the underlying pathophysiology and initial management approach.

🔹 Fluid Management of Left-Ventricular Failure

Cardiogenic shock may arise de novo, manifesting as acute heart failure, or it may arise on a background of chronic heart failure. Conventionally, most patients with chronic heart failure are believed to be fluid overloaded with little scope for further fluid resuscitation. They belong to Forrester subgroup IV (Fig. 15.1), have a low cardiac index, high systemic vascular resistance and would benefit from vasopressor and inotropic support. Some of these patients, especially those presenting with acute-on-chronic cardiac failure, may be volume overloaded and conversely may be better treated with diuresis. This situation is common in the ICU.

The achievement of an adequate circulating volume is a vital part of the management for most patients with chronic heart failure (Fig. 15.1). Many of these patients will be volume deficient and will therefore respond to a fluid challenge.

15/05/2025

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15/07/2013

Pain medications and adverse drug reactions are the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.... only behind heart disease, cancer and strokes!

10/02/2013

Palestra realizada durante o Curso médico da saúde Ambiental, onde está apresentado o funcionamento do Sistema Nervoso Autônomo e o desafio de avaliar com a ...

10/02/2013

pcdt pharmacists--diagnose and precribe because of general practitioners shortage--extra 2 years training--4 x universities--trained in hospital/clinic under super vision of a healthcare professional..

Pharmacists who recently completed a refresher course to diagnose and prescribe medicine for certain illnesses are worried about the delay in issuing their permits.

21/08/2012

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New research supports current treatments under development that target amyloid plaque production

27/04/2012

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