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		<title>Accidents and Incidents hemodialysis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A &#8211; Hypotension
Is found in 20 to 30% of the sessions.
There are several etiologies: An excessive decrease in the volume, inadequate peripheral vasoconstriction (diabetic patients for example), or cardiac function improperly or failed.
Clinical: Sudden fall in blood pressure, feeling sick (hot flashes, discomfort, tachycardia, possibly loss of consciousness). Yawning is often a precursor met.
What to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A &#8211; Hypotension</strong><br />
Is found in 20 to 30% of the sessions.<br />
There are several etiologies: An excessive decrease in the volume, inadequate peripheral vasoconstriction (diabetic patients for example), or cardiac function improperly or failed.<br />
<strong>Clinical:</strong> Sudden fall in blood pressure, feeling sick (hot flashes, discomfort, tachycardia, possibly loss of consciousness). Yawning is often a precursor met.<br />
<strong>What to do:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Reducing the speed of the pump blood ..</li>
<li>Last sloping patient.</li>
<li>Intake of saline (on prescription)</li>
<li>Eventually, put under O2 (depends on service protocols)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Prevention:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Never ultrafilter patients below its base weight.</li>
<li>Weight gain rigorous</li>
<li>Avoid taking anti-hypertensive before the dialysis session</li>
<li>Rate of Na in the dialysis at a concentration equal to or lower than the patient. (Reminder: the Na profile is a prescription)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>B &#8211; angina</strong><br />
Aggravating factors: anemia, decrease in BP, in hyper-debit FAV<br />
<strong>What to do:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Preventing nephrologist</li>
<li>UF minimum</li>
<li>Decreased blood flow</li>
<li>O2 nasal + scope</li>
<li>possibly following protocols, use nitroglycerin sub-lingual.</li>
<li>If the crisis continues, stopping hemodialysis, restitution, perform ECGs, biology (KPC / CPKMB / LDH etc. &#8230;.), transfer in a specialized </li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>C &#8211; PAO</strong><br />
<strong>A etiology:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Hypervolemia</li>
<li>Acute heart failure or chronic</li>
<li>Anemia</li>
<li>Uncontrolled hypertension</li>
<li>Drug causes (B-Blockers)</li>
<li>Pump failure causing UF retro-filtration dialysis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Clinic:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dyspnea</li>
<li>Cyanosis</li>
<li>Anxiety</li>
<li>Chest pain</li>
<li>Cough more or less expectoration of pink frothy fluid</li>
<li>
Distended jugular consequences of hypervolemia and / or heart failure </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What to do:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Emergency ultra-filtration (UF isolated, it is possible to mount 2L / H on prescription in this case, it should mount a dialyzes steep)</li>
<li>Oxygen nasal min 3L/min</li>
<li>ECG, scope</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>D &#8211; Muscle cramps:</strong><br />
<strong>Aetiology:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dehydration extracellular</li>
<li>Dry weight estimated too low</li>
<li>UF excessive</li>
<li>Na, Ca, Mg too low concentration in the dialysis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What to do:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Stop ultra-filtration</li>
<li>Prescription, Hypertonic NaCl addition and / or saline</li>
<li>
Rub with ice</li>
</ul>
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<strong>Prevention:</strong><br />
On prescription, increased concentration of Na, dialysis or concentration of variable Na</p>
<p><strong>E &#8211; Acute Hemolysis</strong><br />
<strong>Aetiology:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dialysate hypo / hypertonic</li>
<li>T ° inappropriate</li>
<li>On the CEC, closed for over a quarter of an hour, kinking, pump blood occlusive</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Clinic:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Anxiety, sweating, malaise + + +, brutal</li>
<li>
Back pain sudden and very intense;</li>
<li>Abdominal cramps</li>
<li>Tightness, dyspnea</li>
<li>Presence in the circuit, blood taking an aspect of currant jelly</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What to do:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Stop UF, NOT TO REPAY</li>
<li>Disconnect</li>
<li>Symptomatic treatment</li>
<li>Sampling of water, dialysate, the patient&#8217;s blood to determine the cause</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>F &#8211; Air embolism</strong><br />
<strong>Aetiology:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Entry of air into the CEC</li>
<li>Disconnection unsecured (withdrawal of air detector)</li>
<li>Debulage, air intake on the venous tubing</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Clinic:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Polypnea</li>
<li>Cyanosis</li>
<li>asphyxia</li>
<li>arrhythmias</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What to do:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Immediate cessation of UF</li>
<li>Clamp the arterial and venous lines</li>
<li>Patient sloping + + +</li>
<li>Aspirate if the patient has a central lane (vacuum bubbles located right in the heart)</li>
<li>Oxygen </li>
</ul>
<p>Preventing medical and rescue support for immediate hyperbolic chamber</p>
<p><strong>G &#8211; Coagulation:</strong><br />
<strong>Aetiology:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>No heparinization,</li>
<li>failure of the pump causing an increase in PV and PTM, and a bleeding mass of the entire circuit</li>
<li>Case circuit over 15 minutes</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What to do:</strong><br />
Do not return, make a new connection circuit. </p>
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		<title>Hyperkalemia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recalls:
Potassium is the first intracellular cation
Usual biological values:
Extracellular: 3.5-5 mEq / L
Intracellular: 130-140 mEq / L
It achieves a critical gradient in resting membrane potential and maintains the intracellular osmolarity
Entries:
Requirements are 0.5 mmol/kg/24h
The dietary intake is essential.
Outputs:
Digestive secretions, sweat
The bulk of secretion occurs via the urine
Potassium regulation:
Definition:
Pathological state in which the potassium is greater than 5 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Recalls:</strong><br />
Potassium is the first intracellular cation<br />
Usual biological values:<br />
Extracellular: 3.5-5 mEq / L<br />
Intracellular: 130-140 mEq / L<br />
It achieves a critical gradient in resting membrane potential and maintains the intracellular osmolarity</p>
<p><strong>Entries:</strong><br />
Requirements are 0.5 mmol/kg/24h<br />
The dietary intake is essential.</p>
<p><strong>Outputs:</strong><br />
Digestive secretions, sweat<br />
The bulk of secretion occurs via the urine</p>
<p><strong>Potassium regulation:</strong><br />
<strong>Definition:</strong><br />
Pathological state in which the potassium is greater than 5 mEq / L<br />
Clinical signs:<br />
Muscle fatigue, cramps<br />
Laboratory findings: K> 5 mEq / L</p>
<p><strong>Etiology:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Failure of excretion (renal failure)</li>
<li>Acidosis</li>
<li>Crush syndrome</li>
<li>Cell lysis</li>
<li>Adrenal insufficiency</li>
<li>Excess capital</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Electrocardiography signs:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>T wave large, symmetrical, pointed </li>
<li>Then signs of disorders of the conductivity (proportional to the increase in serum potassium):</li>
<ul>
<li>Bifid P wave reflecting synchronization of atrial depolarization</li>
<li>Enlargement of PR</li>
<li>Widening of QRS complexes resulting desynchronization of ventricular depolarization</li>
<li>Disappearance of P wave </li>
<li>Stop Heart</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Treatment and care nurse:</strong><br />
Electrocardiogram monitoring in CM5<br />
Calcium gluconate: Do not lower serum potassium, but allows better tolerance (unless patient on digitalis)<br />
Improving excretion: potassium-sparing diuretics not (furosemide)<br />
Providers excretion: Hemodialysis<br />
Transfers: Insulin + Glucose (intra-cell transfer).<br />
KAYEXALATE: ion exchange resin: orally or by enema<br />
Cathecolamines but carry the risk of tachycardia, salbutamol<br />
If blood samples for electrolyte, avoid placing a tourniquet majorant hyperkalemia, and not too shaken sampling (risk of cell lysis).</p>
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		<title>Anaphylactic shock</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anaphylactic shock is a shock associated with a reaction of the organism against a particular antigen. This is therefore an immunological reaction antigen-antibody (IgE) and not a nonspecific histamine release by the action of a molecule on the membrane causes mast cell degranulation her. For example, atracurium (curare) has the distinction of being histamine particularly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anaphylactic shock is a shock associated with a reaction of the organism against a particular antigen. This is therefore an immunological reaction antigen-antibody (IgE) and not a nonspecific histamine release by the action of a molecule on the membrane causes mast cell degranulation her. For example, atracurium (curare) has the distinction of being histamine particularly when it is injected quickly, it is not an anaphylactic reaction, but a non-specific histamine release in this case. However, there is a molecule that can trigger a true anaphylactic reaction.<br />
Anaphylactic shock is an emergency<br />
The allergens most frequently implicated are the products of iodinated contrast, quaternary ammonium compounds (curare), the beta-lactams, the wasp venom, latex, sulfites &#8230;<br />
Anaphylactic shock is classified into four grades, depending on the size of the reaction:</p>
<p><strong>Grade I :</strong> Observe mainly skin reactions with swelling, hives without marked haemodynamic compromise, sometimes preceded by premonitory symptoms such itching, burning</p>
<p><strong>Grade II:</strong> In addition to a fall in blood pressure accompanied by tachycardia reaction, the patient begins to experience difficulty breathing, coughing</p>
<p><strong>Grade III:</strong> The patient shows signs of previous grades with a respiratory distress, bronchospame from laryngospasm, arrhythmias and conduction</p>
<p><strong>Grade IV:</strong> cardio-circulatory arrest<span id="more-953"></span><br />
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<p><strong>Pathophysiology:</strong><br />
Hypersensitivity type I<br />
<strong>Step One:</strong> Awareness<br />
First contact with antigen (Ag) With production of antibodies (Ab) of IgE will bind to the membranes of basophils and mast cells;<br />
<strong>Second step:</strong> contact the following:<br />
Attachment of Ag and IgE bridge formation on the membranes of target cells,<br />
Massive release of histamine: cutaneous vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, collapse, inhibiting the release of norepinephrine<br />
<strong><br />
Treatment:</strong><br />
<strong>Shock Grade I:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Stop the administration of the antigenic substance suspected</li>
<li>Surveillance monitoring: TA, rhythm, saturation, respiratory rate and ST segment analysis</li>
<li>Intravenous</li>
<li>Supine, legs elevated</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Shock Grade II:</strong><br />
I ditto + epinephrine 10 to 20 min γ/1-2 (γ = microgram) and oxygen mask, high concentration</p>
<p><strong>Shock Grade III:</strong><br />
adrenaline from 100 to 200 min γ/1-2</p>
<p><strong>Shock Grade IV:</strong><br />
MCE / BAVU + adrenaline 1mg/2-3 min (some authors recommend 5mg from the third reinjection).<br />
In shock grade II, III and IV filled with concomitant isotonic crystalloid and colloid.<br />
<strong>C as individuals:<br />
In pregnant women:</strong><br />
Setting the left lateral position to avoid vena cava and start with ephedrine (αβ indirect) than 10mg/kg. If ineffective, switch to the adrenaline.</p>
<p><strong>Bronchospamse predominant:</strong><br />
Use of inhaled salbutamol (β2 +), if inefficient relay 100 micrograms IV bolus IV then SAP.<br />
Inhaled nebulized epinephrine, Bricanyl<br />
Steroids are not the first line treatment of bronchospasm<br />
Laryngospasm predominant:<br />
If no improvement with the combination of adrenaline and IV nebullisation, intubation in rapid sequence induction</p>
<p><strong>Patient beta-blocker:</strong><br />
Increasing doses of epinephrine<br />
Glucagon 1-2mg IVD / 5 min</p>
<p><strong>Allergy testing:</strong><br />
Tryptase at 30 min 120 + / &#8211; histamine (but degrades very quickly)<br />
Doubt whether specific IgE (eg quaternary ammonium IgE if curare suspect)<br />
Urinary methyl-histamine after 3 to 4 hours<br />
Investigations allergy 6-8 weeks</p>
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		<title>The Schilling test</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Schilling test explores the absorption of vitamin B12, which is normally at the terminal ileum. The absorption of this vitamin requires the presence of a factor secreted by the stomach, intrinsic factor (also called factor Castle). Mal-absorption and can guide a disease linked to lack of intrinsic factor.
Let the patient have received in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Schilling test explores the absorption of vitamin B12, which is normally at the terminal ileum. The absorption of this vitamin requires the presence of a factor secreted by the stomach, intrinsic factor (also called factor Castle). Mal-absorption and can guide a disease linked to lack of intrinsic factor.<br />
Let the patient have received in the last 8 days of vitamin B12<br />
The test is simple, but less and less used. It involves the ingestion and injection of cobalamin:<br />
At T0: after emptying the bladder, to swallow a capsule of vitamin B12 labeled with cobalt 58;<span id="more-947"></span><br />
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T +30 minutes to ingest a capsule of vitamin B12 labeled with cobalt 57 added to the intrinsic factor;<br />
A T 120 minutes, making one intramuscular injection of 100 micrograms of vitamin B12 cold (ie without tracer). A local reaction is possible due to the corrosive nature of the product.<br />
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Collect the urine in 24 hours and J2 collect first urine of the day in a container and sent to the laboratory.</p>
<p><strong>Results:</strong><br />
The excretion of 8 to 40% of vitamin B12 in 24 hours is normal. A low rate of B12 marked 57 and 58 sign intestinal malabsorption, a low rate of only 58 referrals to a pernicious anemia. </p>
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		<title>The index Silverman</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Silverman index is a score to assess, in the premature infant, the severity of respiratory distress syndrome.
It is most often due to a lack of surfactant (liquid lining the inner surface of alveoli.)
Silverman index depends on several parameters:

Balancing thoraco-abdominal inspiration: mobilization of the thorax and abdomen.
Indrawing depression abnormal chest wall, visible up to the intercostal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Silverman index is a score to assess, in the premature infant, the severity of respiratory distress syndrome.<br />
It is most often due to a lack of surfactant (liquid lining the inner surface of alveoli.)<br />
Silverman index depends on several parameters:</p>
<ul>
<li>Balancing thoraco-abdominal inspiration: mobilization of the thorax and abdomen.</li>
<li>Indrawing depression abnormal chest wall, visible up to the intercostal spaces (circulation under sternum) during heavy breaths.</li>
<li>This draw may also be visible above the sternum (sternal random addition). This phenomenon occurs when the entry of air into the lungs is obstructed by a mechanical obstacle.</li>
<li>Funnel xiphoid.</li>
<li>Flapping wings of the nose.</li>
<li>Grunting.</li>
</ul>
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These parameters are scored from 0 (normal) to 2 (worst condition), with Note 1 for intermediate gravity. The total score ranges from 0 (no respiratory distress) to 10 (maximum distress).<br />
This score is a useful benchmark for assessing the lung function of newborn and its evolution, it depends on the weight and force of the child. There is no specific respiratory distress.<br />
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<td width="132" align="center" valign="top"><strong>Settings</strong></td>
<td width="79" align="center" valign="top"><strong>Note: 0</strong></td>
<td width="122" align="center" valign="top"><strong></strong> <strong>Note: 1</strong></td>
<td width="78" align="center" valign="top"><strong>note:  2</strong></td>
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<td width="132" align="center" valign="top"><strong>Balancing  thoraco-abdominal inspiration</strong></td>
<td width="79" align="center" valign="top">absent</td>
<td width="122" align="center" valign="top">thorax only the abdomen still  rises</td>
<td width="78" align="center" valign="top">paradoxical  breathing</td>
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<td width="132" align="center" valign="top"><strong>Indrawing on inspiration</strong></td>
<td width="79" align="center" valign="top">absent</td>
<td width="122" align="center" valign="top">intercostal discrete</td>
<td width="78" align="center" valign="top">intercostal above and below the sternal</td>
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<td width="132" align="center" valign="top"><strong></strong><strong>Funnel xiphoid</strong></td>
<td width="77" align="center" valign="top">absent</td>
<td width="122" align="center" valign="top">Moderate</td>
<td width="78" align="center" valign="top">intense</td>
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<td width="132" align="center" valign="top"><strong>Flapping  wings of the nose</strong></td>
<td width="79" align="center" valign="top">absent</td>
<td width="122" align="center" valign="top">Moderate</td>
<td width="78" align="center" valign="top">intense</td>
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<td width="132" align="center" valign="top"><strong>Grunting</strong></td>
<td width="79" align="center" valign="top">absent</td>
<td width="122" align="center" valign="top">perceived to Stethoscope and discontinuous</td>
<td width="78" align="center" valign="top">audible and continuous</td>
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<p>If the score is below 6 or 7 he indicates respiratory distress may require respiratory assistance determined by the pediatrician.</p>
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		<title>Cystic fibrosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:47:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is one of the most common genetic diseases.
Genetic Aspect
Cystic fibrosis gene located on chromosome 7, encodes the first membrane protein called CFTR conditioning the quality of ion exchange between the glands and the lumen of the bronchus, but also upper respiratory tract, pancreas, digestive tract, the bile ducts.
Respiratory Events
Especially during the first year of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is one of the most common genetic diseases.</p>
<p><strong>Genetic Aspect</strong><br />
Cystic fibrosis gene located on chromosome 7, encodes the first membrane protein called CFTR conditioning the quality of ion exchange between the glands and the lumen of the bronchus, but also upper respiratory tract, pancreas, digestive tract, the bile ducts.</p>
<p><strong>Respiratory Events</strong><br />
Especially during the first year of life.<br />
Then shift to attacks (super infection) characterized. Worsening respiratory symptoms with impaired general condition.<br />
The bacterial colonization of the trachea bronchial tree is most often initially with Staphylococcus aureus or Haemophilus influenzae.<br />
Then move to the pyocyaneus (very virulent, almost inaccessible to ATB and defense mechanisms).</p>
<p><strong>Extra Respiratory Events</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pancreatic disease (90% of cases)</li>
<li>Intestinal</li>
<li>Hepatobiliary</li>
<li>Nutritional disorders:
<ul>
<li>maldigestion of fat</li>
<li>increased energy needs related respiratory disability.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Genital Event:</li>
<ul>
<li>delayed puberty</li>
<li>infertile men (95% of cases)</li>
<li>decreased fertility in women (but may have children with a risk of having a child with ¼: genetic counseling mandatory).</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<strong>Diagnosis</strong><br />
Easy when the typical picture combines childhood respiratory symptoms and digestive.<br />
Difficult when the atypical forms are very moderate in their expression (bronchiectasis isolated, isolated intestinal damage, male infertility, diabetes).<br />
At the slightest doubt, make further investigations in a specialized center, including the sweat test: this review is to determine the quantity of chlorine in sweat after collection on filter paper.<br />
The collection is done by forearm trans-cutaneous irradiation with pilocarpine, which causes sweating at this level, or on the back and forehead sweating after saline.<br />
The rate of chlorine in sweat is normally well below 50 mmol / l.<br />
If rate&gt; 60 mmol / l in children: positive<br />
If&gt; 70 mmol / l in adults: positive<br />
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The nasal DDB often negative values when they are high.<br />
Standard = &#8211; 19 mv<br />
Average CF = &#8211; 36 mv</p>
<p>Genetic analysis<br />
search for a known mutation in the CFTR gene in cases of suspected cystic fibrosis (Lab specialized).</p>
<p><strong>Evolution and Prognosis</strong><br />
The survival rate has been greatly improved in recent years: early diagnosis, advances in antibiotic treatment, care of patients in specialized centers</p>
<p><strong>Prognosis Depends</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Metabolic status and respiratory</li>
<li>Bronchial colonization in relation to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.</li>
<li>Occurrence of complications (right heart failure, cirrhosis, pneumothorax)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Care and Treatment</strong><br />
Regular practice of respiratory physiotherapy<br />
- Antibiotic therapy adapted to the ECBC (sputum):</p>
<ul>
<li>for loss of appetite, weight loss</li>
<li> increased cough or sputum purulence</li>
<li>Preventive / aerosol aminoglycosides</li>
</ul>
<p>- Bronchodilators<br />
- Influenza Vaccination anti systematic<br />
- Transplant when severe hepatic cirrhosis<br />
- Gene therapy = hope (the goal is to transfer the CFTR gene in respiratory epithelial cells patients)</p>
<p><strong>Cons respiratory failure</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>ANTAD, CARDIF</li>
<li>medical supervision (control saturation)</li>
<li>technical surveillance (check flow meters)</li>
</ul>
<p>Supports 100% for the ALD</p>
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		<title>Medical coding is an excellent career with a great future</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Careers in medical fields require great responsibility and dexterity. Medical affairs specialist is an inevitable part of the whole medical fields. Over time, a career in the medical profession is becoming more challenging, adventurer and competitive. They may belong to one of the areas of medical science.
There may be a physician, medical officer, pharmaceutical manager, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Careers in medical fields require great responsibility and dexterity. Medical affairs specialist is an inevitable part of the whole medical fields. Over time, a career in the medical profession is becoming more challenging, adventurer and competitive. They may belong to one of the areas of medical science.</p>
<p>There may be a physician, medical officer, pharmaceutical manager, and administrator of a hospital, a nurse, medical transcriptor, medical biller, medical coder and much more. Many new medical careers related to manufacturing companies are in the areas of administration and management of medicine. Among all the different careers, one of the most intriguing and interesting is Medical coding.<br />
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The profession of medical coding involves the frequent use of alpha-numeric codes to record specific illnesses, injuries and medical procedures. This process of allocation of codes is usually done under a particular rule of coding and  used throughout the world, It is used from doctor&#8217;s offices and hospitals to insurance companies and federal agencies. These codes are widely used by hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories and physicians to collect internal data and other planning objectives.<br />
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<p>On the other hand, various insurance companies and government agencies involved with the system of health care requires codes to reimburse health care providers. One of those offered by most commercial codes is that they are still used by international health organizations to track patterns of disease and costs of health care that will enable them to take steps to prevent disease. </p>
<p>Medical coding certificate exam almost cover the bellow topics:</p>
<p>•	Introduction to Medical Coding: Concepts, Tasks, literature, training coders and Leads<br />
•	The coding and directives.<br />
•	The medical literature: The case and the relevant medical records coding<br />
•	Problems and solutions during encoding: Privacy, confidentiality, data delivery<br />
•	Invoicing rules and organization<br />
•	Medical statistics<br />
•	The coding and coding quality<br />
•	Coding control of medical activity<br />
•	Case analysis and errors<br />
•	The plausibility tests<br />
•	Practical exercises and exam preparation </p>
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		<title>Night Terror</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alternative Names
Awe nocturnus; Sleep terror disorder
Definition of Night terror
Night terrors are a sleep disorder in which a person quickly awakens from sleep in a terrified state.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Night terrors (sleep terrors) occur during deep sleep, usually during the first third of the night. The cause is unknown but night terrors may be triggered [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Alternative Names</strong><br />
Awe nocturnus; Sleep terror disorder</p>
<p><strong>Definition of Night terror</strong><br />
Night terrors are a sleep disorder in which a person quickly awakens from sleep in a terrified state.</p>
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<p><strong>Causes, incidence, and risk factors:</strong><br />
Night terrors (sleep terrors) occur during deep sleep, usually during the first third of the night. The cause is unknown but night terrors may be triggered by fever, lack of sleep, or periods of emotional tension,stress , or conflict.<span id="more-734"></span><br />
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In contrast, nightmares are more common in the early morning. They may occur after someone watches frightening movies/TV shows or has an emotional experience. A person may remember the details of a dream upon awakening, and will not be disoriented after the episode.<br />
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Night terrors are most common in boys ages 5 &#8211; 7, although they also can occur in girls. They are fairly common in children ages 3 &#8211; 7, and much less common after that. Night terrors may run in families. They can occur in adults, especially with emotional tension and/or the use of alcohol.</p>
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		<title>Nail care for newborns</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Newborn fingernails and toenails are usually soft and flexible, but can cause injuries to the infant. Newborn infants do not yet have control of their arm, hand, finger, leg, or foot movements, and may inadvertently claw at their face.

Nails that are ragged or extend beyond the tip of the finger can cause scratches to the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Newborn fingernails and toenails are usually soft and flexible, but can cause injuries to the infant. Newborn infants do not yet have control of their arm, hand, finger, leg, or foot movements, and may inadvertently claw at their face.</p>
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<p>Nails that are ragged or extend beyond the tip of the finger can cause scratches to the face and eyes.<span id="more-730"></span><br />
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Clean the baby&#8217;s hands, feet, and nails during regular bathing. Trim nails carefully with baby nail scissors that have blunt rounded tips or baby nail clippers. (Do NOT use adult-sized nail clippers &#8212; you may accidentally clip the tip of the baby&#8217;s finger or toe instead of the nail.)<br />
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Use a soft emery board to keep the nails smooth and prevent injuries. Since baby&#8217;s nails grow pretty quickly, you may have to cut the fingernails at least once a week. You may only need to cut the toenails a couple of times per month.</p>
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		<title>Bacterial Vaginosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bacterial vaginosis is a disease or a common infection that affect women. It is not a sexually transmitted disease and is known to occur when there is an abundance of bacteria. It can occur due to smoking, douching and some other lifestyle factors. Everyone has bacteria, but there are good bacteria and bad bacteria, when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target=_blank href="http://www.bacteriavaginosis.net">Bacterial vaginosis</a> is a disease or a common infection that affect women. It is not a sexually transmitted disease and is known to occur when there is an abundance of bacteria. It can occur due to smoking, douching and some other lifestyle factors. Everyone has bacteria, but there are good bacteria and bad bacteria, when there is an overgrowth of bad bacteria it can lead to this infection. It is characterized by a fishy smell and by a discharge that occurs.<span id="more-719"></span><br />
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Around an estimated 10% to 30% of women will have this disease at some point in their lives. It is not a life threatening disease but is generally recommended to get it checked and treated as early as possible.<br />
<a target=_blank href="http://www.bacteriavaginosis.net/treatments-for-bacterial-vaginosis">Treatments for bacterial vaginosis</a> range from home remedies to over the counter and prescribed drugs.<br /> <br />
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Most of the milder cases can safely be treated at home but for extreme cases it is highly recommended to see a doctor. Normally antibiotics are prescribed and these have to be taken orally once or twice a day.</p>
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