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Metabolic Syndrome: Definition and Clinical Significance

…the available source material. Waist circumference is particularly important because intra abdominal, or visceral, adipose tissue is more closely related to insulin resistance and the…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…DW, Wickman LL, Swart GL. The hemodynamic and arterial blood gas response to asphyxiation: a canine model of pulseless electrical activity. Resuscitation 1995; 30:16975…

Cardiac arrest due to hypoxia and asphyxia

…the blood. Asphyxia is characterized by insufficient ventilation, leading to hypoxia. Etiologies of hypoxic cardiac arrest : Trauma and injuries : Direct trauma can cause airway injuries…

Traumatic cardiac arrest

…airway and thoracic injuries. Tension pneumothorax : Tension pneumothorax increases intrathoracic pressure, which subsequently compresses larger thoracic veins and thus inhibits venous return to the heart…

Terminology of sudden cardiac arrest and resuscitation

…cardiac output, which postpones or mitigates cerebral injuries. No flow time and low flow time are critical parameters for determining the probability of survival. No…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…The causes of death among these patients are complications related to PACS: 60% die from neurological injuries. 30% die from hemodynamic failure and multiorgan dysfunction…

Cardiac tamponade causing cardiac arrest

…DW, Wickman LL, Swart GL. The hemodynamic and arterial blood gas response to asphyxiation: a canine model of pulseless electrical activity. Resuscitation 1995; 30:16975…

Physical Activity Prescription for Cardiovascular Prevention

…Increasing frequency and duration before substantially increasing intensity may reduce overuse injuries. The practical principle is to begin at a low level and progress slowly…

Basic Life Support (BLS) in cardiac arrest

…and bystanders. Relocate to a safe position if required. 2. Confirm cardiac arrest In case of a collapse (out of hospital or in hospital) the…

Pleural aspiration and chest drain

…Sample tubes according to the table below, and blood culture bottles. Suction and oxygen to hand. The patient sits leaning forward with the arms on…

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