Understanding the Mallampati score - Clinical Advisor
WEBFeb 4, 2016 · Understanding the Mallampati score. In anesthesia, the Mallampati score (or Mallampati classification) is used to predict the ease of intubation. It can also be used to predict whether a patient ...
INR Calculator - Clinical Advisor
WEBJun 30, 2010 · A calculator for determining international normalized ratio (INR). Want to view more content from Clinical Advisor?. Register now at no charge to access unlimited clinical news with personalized ...
Communicating Concerns About Nonspecific Changes on ECG
WEBJanuary 10, 2013. Although very common, nonspecific ST-T (NSST-T) wave changes on ECG are often misunderstood, poorly explained to patients, or prematurely dismissed by clinicians. On initial ...
PA & NP Medical Guidance | Clinical Diagnosis & Treatment
WEBPhysician assistants and nurse practitioners use Clinical Advisor for updated medical guidance to diagnose and treat common medical conditions in daily practice.
Case Study: Hyperglycemia, concern for diabetic ketoacidosis, and …
WEBThe patient is a 36-year-old man who has had type 1 diabetes for 15 years. He presents to the emergency room with hyperglycemia and concern for possible diabetic ketoacidosis after not taking his ...
Muscle pain in older adults may be polymyalgia rheumatica
WEBOct 9, 2014 · References. McGraw-Hill Education, Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2015, “Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis”, p 836-837. Hochberg, ed., Practical Rheumatology, Third ...
Creatinine levels in the elderly - Clinical Advisor
WEBJul 23, 2008 · Since serum creatinine is not a reliable indicator of renal function in the elderly, renal function is best assessed and monitored with a 24-hr urine test for creatinine clearance. For more ...
Phenazopyridine as a treatment for UTI - Clinical Advisor
WEBMay 1, 2011 · Phenazopyridine will often cause false-positive results of urine dipstick testing. If a patient has taken phenazopyridine, culture is warranted for diagnosis. Decision to treat based on history ...
Debunking the Myths Surrounding Scabies - Clinical Advisor
WEBJan 20, 2010 · A scabies infestation is the result of contact with the Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis mite. The word scabies is derived from the Latin word “scabere,” which means to scratch.1. The female ...
Health Awareness Months 2024 - Clinical Advisor
WEBNov 1, 2023 · February 1: Time to Talk Day. February 2: Give Kids a Smile Day. February 2: Go Red For Women. February 2: Rheumatoid Awareness Day. February 4: World Cancer Day. February 5-11: Tinnitus Awareness ...