It was a Thursday. It was supposed to be one of those “regular” evening shifts. Then, at 6:15 p.m., my first page went off: Bed 11, Mrs. R., Dr. H. needs to talk to you. The page came from the COVID section of the emergency department. I immediately called back. It saddened me when I… Read More »
Overload pulmonary oedema should be treated with oxygen, potent diuretics, upright posture and, in extreme cases, by controlled venesection. Should pre-empt monitoring and management strategies aimed at preserving renal function including renal dialysis. Erythrocytapheresis has advantages over ET because of speed, efficiency, haemodynamic stability and retention of plasma components such as clotting factors, but would… Read More »
This week is International Men’s Health Week, so the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has encouraged men to visit their local pharmacy for practical advice on a range of topics from health issues to fitness and nutrition. According to community pharmacist and IPU member Tomás Conefrey, “Men can often ignore concerns and miss signs of potentially… Read More »
April 28th, 2020 Medgadget Editors Public Health Molekule, a company based in San Francisco, is releasing its brand new Air Pro Rx air purifier. The system has been cleared by the FDA as a 510(k) Class II medical device. Designed to purify clinical environments, such as operating rooms, ICUs, and emergency departments larger than 600… Read More »
If you are an ardent yoga practitioner, then you might want to continue it even when you are pregnant. Since every yoga pose has its benefits and risks, it is essential for you to know which poses to try and which to avoid, to prevent harm to yourself and the baby. In this MomJunction post,… Read More »