... hypothalamus by blocking
prostaglandin synthesis. Steroids block both prostaglandins and endogenous
pyrogen, but are weak antipyretics.
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The person becomes more active ... Resuscitation
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Man, other mammals and birds...
... of ambiguous terminology. Orthostatic vital signs are heart-rate and
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from confusion to lethargy. Visual changes, seizures and focal neurological
changes may occur. ... Pract 1994; 29 :5.
22 . Knopp R et al. Use of the tilt test in measuring acute blood loss. Ann Emerg Med
1980; 9 :29 .
23 . Koziol-McLain J et al. Orthostatic vital sign...
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Vital signs and resuscitation / Joseph ... Term Vital Signs 14
Level of Consciousness 16
2. Vital Sign #1: Temperature 20
Heat Production and Loss 20
Perception of and Reaction to Hot and Cold...
... activated and calcium initiates contraction of the heart. This electrical
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Fig. 3. 12. ... 16:148.
21 . Simon H. Hyperthermia and heatstroke. Hosp Pract 1994; 29 :8.
22 . Stewart J, Webster D. Re-evaluation of the tympanic thermometer in the emer-
gency departm...
... and beta-1 stimulation, vasoconstric-
tion and tachycardia.
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7. severe hypertension ... center), severe respiratory depression (i.e., CO
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narcosis) and coma from any cause. It is seen in many pre-arrest and end-stage
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... Chapter 8
(Fig. 7.1).
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Fig. 7.1. APGAR Score.
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to hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism. ... mg/kg IM and re-evaluation in 24 hours, or
2) blood culture, urine culture and re-evaluation in 24 hours.
Children in the 3 to 24 month age group with...
... responsiveness, if none,
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1. AIRWAY:
Airway control is the critical first step in resuscitation. ... irritability
(explained in the Fever section) and have a bulging fontanelle. Seizures are
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... left and a roll or
Cardiff wedge is placed under the right flank and hip for CPR. Appropriate
therapy for cardiac arrhythmias and blood loss (IV NS and O-neg packed
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Fig. ... Reprinted with per-
mission from: Guidelines for 20 00 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emer-
gency Cardiovascular Care, American Heart Association.
136 Vit...
... the more reliable.
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1. A verbal ... paradoxus 51, 52, 80, 90
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