Antiasthmatic
ALBUTEROL AMINOPHYLLINE Theophylline Preparations BECLOMETHASONE CROMOLYN Epinephrine IPRATROPIUM I isoproterenol METAPROTERENOL OXTRIPHYLLINE Steroids TERBUTALINE THEOPHYLLINE Theophylline Preparations
cranio-facial
Anterior Approach to the Cervical Spine
– PreOp Planning: – consider NG tube and foley catheter; – have proper sized C-collar available for post operative care; – position: supine w/ halter cervical traction (3-5 lbs) w/ head turned slightly to the right; – consider placing a rolled towel between the … Read more
Anatomy of Atlas
– See – Normal Variants – Development of Atlas: – Atlantooccipital disassociation – Jefferson frx – Discussion: – C1 has no central body – C1 vertebra is ring of bone w/ large lateral masses that provide only two … Read more
Adamantinoma
– See: Bone Tumor Menu – Discussion: – rare tumor of unknown origin; – occurs primarily in young males between 10 – 30 years of age (most common after skeletal maturity); – pts present w/ firm, slowly enlarging mass that produces minimal disability; … Read more
Achondroplasia
– See: Pseudoachondroplasia – Discussion: – autosomal dominant disorder; – arises due to a point mutation for the gene encoding a fibroblast growth factor (Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3) – over 80% of all persons with this disorder are born to parents who are not achondroplastic, & such parents rarely … Read more
Acetabular Component Revision
THR menu / Revision THR acetabular component Discussion note that some of the problems seen in dysplasia are frequently encountered in revision THR; indications for acetabular revision: sepsis, component malposition, impingement, polyethylene wear, pelvic osteolysis, recurrent dislocation, progressive protrusio, and component loosening; evaluation of the painful THR examination: examination for loosening previoius incisions; contracture of … Read more
Cranio Facial
Management of Head Injury (see also: Trauma; Spine / C-spine; Orders for the Spine Injured Patient:) Anesthesia in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient: Fluids in the Head Injured Pt: Hyperventilation Glasgow Coma Scale Head Injury in the Child: Neuro Exam Menu Stroke Seizure ‘phylaxis Urologic Management of the Spinal Cord Injured Patient: Timing of Surgery … Read more