Nursing Administered Questionnaire to Identify Pediatric Inpatients Eligible for Dose Graded Penicillin Challenge

Penicillin: meeting the challenge

never flagged and this brief book, comprising thirteen lectures that he gave during his career, indicates the depth and commitment with which he continued to study this ubiquitous and extraordinary microorganism , adding to the gift of medical knowledge that has come from detailed study of this pathogen. Yet, we must conclude with the paradox that despite the intensity and depth of our knowledg...

One solution to providing clinical coverage for pediatric inpatients.

Dose Reduction to the Thyroid Gland in Pediatric Chest Radiography

Background  It is remain a main concern that pediatric chest radiographies contribute to the significant radiation exposure to the thyroid gland as a more susceptible organ to radiation induced cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the entrance surface dose (ESD) of pediatric chest radiography compared to the diagnostic reference levels (DRL) and evaluation the efficacy of the lead (Pb)...

Can a self-administered questionnaire identify workers with chronic or recurring low back pain?

To verify if the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) and physical examination of the lumbar spine can identify workers with chronic or recurring low back pain, using health history for reference. Fifty office workers of both sexes, aged between 19 and 55 yr, were evaluated using a standardized physical examination...

Low-dose penicillin for recurrent cellulitis?

The incidence of cellulitis is 24.6 in 1000 person-years, according to a US population-based study of insurance claims for the years 1997 to 2002—the most recent data available. The lower extremities are most commonly affected, accounting for 70% to 80% of cases. Risk factors associated with recurrence include venous insufficiency, lymphedema, overweight, skin breakdown, and leg edema, which ar...