There’s good reason capnography has been called the most vital of the vital signs. Its utility goes far beyond just ...

pulse may not be palpable 78º - 75ºF Pulmonary edema, cardiac and respiratory failure,death. Death may occur before this temperature is reached. The basic principles of rewarming a hypothermic victim ...

How much did they smoke? Were they exposed to smoke from others? Were they born prematurely? Did they experience a lot of ...

Although the definition of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has undergone numerous revisions aimed at enhancing its ...

These disturbances lead to astrocyte swelling and brain edema, which appear to be involved in the pathogenesis of neurological manifestations. Inflammatory mediators worsen brain disturbances.

This review explores the role of PET in imaging immune activation, particularly in oncology. 18F-FDG is widely used for assessing treatment response to immunotherapies and can demonstrate unique ...

Murphy’s sign was absent. He had no edema. Capillary refill was normal, and skin tenting was present. Neurologic examination, including assessment of cranial nerves, strength, and sensation ...