Citation: Freitas DA‚ Dias FA‚ Chaves GS‚ Ferreira GM‚ Ribeiro CT‚ Guerra RO‚ Mendonça KM. Standard (head-down tilt) versus modified (without head-down tilt) postural drainage in infants and young children with cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Mar 10;3:CD010297. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010297.pub2. Review. PubMed PMID: 25756796. Brief Description of patient: The patient is a 5 year old female diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and presents with difficulty breathing and difficulty clearing
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which‚ when combined with effects on motility‚ accelerates gastric emptying and intestinal transit; little effect on gallbladder or colon motility; increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure | Indication: * For adults with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux‚ who fail to respond to conventional therapyContraindication: * Allergy to metoclopramide | CNS: restlessness‚ drowsiness‚ fatigue‚ extrapyramidal reactions‚ lassitudeCV: transient GI: hypertensionnausea‚ diarrhea | To treat nausea and vomiting
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pregnancy in particular‚ heartburn (reflux oesophagitis)‚ constipation‚ haemorrhoids‚ dermatoses and epistaxis. The major physiological reason for heartburn (reflux oesophagitis) in pregnancy is due to the relaxation of the LES(lower esophageal sphincter) and the decreased tone and mobility of the smooth muscles‚ which is caused from increased progesterone. As the fetus increases in size‚ pressure in the abdomen compounds‚ decreasing the angle of the gastroesophageal junction. This allows for oesophageal
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INTERNET Indigestion Articles‚ mayoclinic.com‚ medicinet.com‚ www.webmd.com www.allayurveda.com.asp CHAPTER I I – THE PROBLEM AND IT’S SETTING INTRODUCTION Indigestion is often a sign of an underlying problem‚ such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)‚ ulcers‚ or gallbladder
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Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM) is a condition characterized by occasional attacks of breathing difficulty in which one’s vocal folds involuntarily adduct during inhalation and/or exhalation‚ and therefore restrict the airflow to and from the lungs (Mathers-Schmidt‚ 2001). It is also referred to as Vocal Cord Dysfunction and although it is not necessarily a voice disorder‚ voice disorders often co-occur with it. This paper will look to explore factors influencing the differential diagnosis
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GERD Management Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common out-patient gastroenterology diagnosis in the United States‚ with a prevalence of 10% to 20% in the Western world and an annual incidence of 0.38% to 0.45%. In the United States‚ 20% of the adult population experiences GERD-related symptoms weekly and 7% daily. Erosive esophagi is accounts for up to 30% of the GERD population‚ while non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) can affect up to 70%
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from the intestines‚ and vomiting from the stomach. Vomiting is a forceful action accomplished by a fierce‚ downward contraction of the diaphragm muscle. At the same time‚ the abdominal muscles tighten against a relaxed stomach with an open gastroesophageal sphincter. The contents of the stomach are propelled up and out. As part of a bodily reflex‚ you may produce more saliva just before vomiting. Vomiting is a complex‚ coordinated reflex orchestrated by the vomiting center of the brain. It
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Symptoms of oesophageal cancer Difficulty in swallowing This is the most common symptom of oesophageal cancer. There may be some pain in the form of a burning sensation when swallowing food. Or you may feel that your food is sticking in your throat or chest and you can’t swallow it. A harmless narrowing of the oesophagus (called a stricture) may cause difficulty in swallowing. But these problems can be due to a tumour or swelling blocking the oesophagus. Either way‚ it is very important to
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antioxidant property. Reason: Researches are turning up new evidence of honey’s medical benefits such as antiseptic‚ antioxidant and cleansing properties for our used thousands of years ago and know to promote healing for cuts cure ailments and diseases. MAP 4 Honey can be easily digested. Reason: Due to sugary molecules‚ it can easily be broken by the stomach. MAP 5 Honey seems to be safe for most adults and children when taken by mouth.
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GASTROINTESTINAL NURSING Anatomy & Physiology Review Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small & large intestines Anus Diagnostic Tests & Procedures Gastrointestinal System Stool Specimens O&P OB Fecal Fat C & S RADIOLOGIC STUDIES 3 Most commom tests 1) Barium swallow or UGI 2) Small Bowel series 3) Barium Others: CTS‚US abd. X-rays ENDOSCOPIC TESTS Esophagoscopy Gastroscopy/gastroduodenoscopy EGD ERCP Esophageal Motility Studies ENDOSCOPIC TESTS (cont’d) Colonoscopy
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