Ofloxacin induced Toxic epidermal necrolysis- A case report. Introduction: Toxic epidermal necrolysis‚ also known as Lyell’s syndrome as it was described by Alan Lyell in 1956 who was a Scottish dermatologist. (1) Even though it is a rare but also a serious type of cutaneous adverse drug reaction. It is often characterized by widespread erythema‚ necrosis‚ and bullous detachment of the epidermis and mucous membranes. That results in exfoliation of Epidermis which leaves an exposed
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diarrhea‚ and colic)‚ or systemic anaphylactic shock. Cow’s milk contains more than 25 different proteins that are among the best characterized food allergens. Among these proteins only whey proteins alpha-lactalbumin‚ beta-lactoglobulin‚ bovine serum albumin (BSA)‚ and lactoferrin‚ as well as the four caseins‚ have been identified as allergens. A study evaluated cow’s milk allergens
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ELISA (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbant Assay) ELISA is abbreviated term for Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbant Assay. This procedure is one of the most widely used methods in clinical immunology assays to detect the presence and absence of certain antigens or antibodies and also to quantify them when necessary. Quantification can be done in a range of microgram (µg) to nanogram (ng). The ELISA procedure takes advantage of the fact that most proteins will bind firmly to the surface of different kinds
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treatment with methotrexate lower dose with concurrent use of folic acid. Diagnostic Data: White blood count 5200. Hemoglobin 12. Platelet count 422‚000. Westergren sedimentation rate was mildly elevated at 36mm per hour. Serum cholesterol 120mg per deciliter. Albumin 3. Total protein 6.6. Liver enzymes were in normal limits. Disposition: Patient was discharged in improved condition taking p.o. well. Discharge medications included folic acid 1mg p.o.q.d.. Prednisone 10mg p.o.q.d. and
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urine: RBCs‚ WBCs‚ nitrite‚ bacteria a. pyelonephritis 4. Why is albumin the first protein to be detected in tests for renal failure? b. its molecular size is smallest 5. Cortisol excess will result in _____ a. hypernatremia c. elevated glucose levels in blood 6. What is the reason for this discrepancy or What would you do to resolve this discrepancy? Patient cells Patient serum anti-A anti-B A cells B cells
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class II 35.0 – 39.9 Obesity class III (extreme‚ morbid) ≥ 40.0 Table 2: Common Blood Chemistries Parameter Albumin (MCC 2012) SI Units (Canada) Traditional Units (USA) 35 – 50 g/L 3.5 – 5.0 g/dL 3 – 36 U/L 3 – 36 U/L (ALP serum) (MCC 2012) 35 – 100 U/L 35 – 100 U/L Ammonia – NH3 12 – 41 μmol/L 20 – 70 μg/dL Amylase (serum) (MCC 2012) < 160 U/L < 160 U/L Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (MCC 2012) 0 – 35 U/L 0 - 35 U/L Alanine
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treatment with methotrexate bit of a lower dose with concurrent use folic acid. DIAGNOSTIC DATA White blood cell count 50 to100‚ hemoglobin 12‚ platelet count 422‚000 Westergren some occasionally was mildly elevated at 36 mm per hour. Serum cholesterol 120 ng/dl‚ albumin three‚ total protein 6.6. Liver enzymes were within normal limits. DISPOSITION The patient was discharged in improved condition taking p.o. well. DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS Referral from the liver lability profile from the left ear ability
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with methotrexate albeit at a lower dose with concurrent use of folic acid. DIAGNOSTIC DATA: White blood cell count 5200‚ hemoglobin 12‚ platelet count 422‚000. Westergren sedimentation rate was mildly elevated at 36 mm per hour. Serum cholesterol 120 mg/dL. Albumin 3. Total protein 6.6. Liver enzymes were within normal limits. DISPOSITION: Patient was discharged in improved condition‚ taking p.o. well. (Continued) DISCHARGE SUMMARY Patient Name: Adela Torres Patient ID: 132463
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Undertake tissue viabillity risk assessments. 1.1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of healthy skin. Skin is the largest organ of the body‚ covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of skin is around 3000 sq inches or roughly around 19‚355 sq cm depending on age‚ height‚ and body size. The skin‚ along with its derivatives‚ nails‚ hair‚ sweat glands‚ and sebaceous glands forms the integumentary system. Besides providing protection to the body the skin has
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Kawasaki disease Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome; Infantile polyarteritis Last reviewed: June 20‚ 2011. Kawasaki disease is a rare condition in children that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors Kawasaki disease occurs most frequently in Japan‚ where the disease was first discovered. In the United States‚ after congenital heart defects‚ Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of heart disease in children. Most of these patients are younger than age
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