Blood pressure elevation in the setting of acute ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage is common. Controversy exists as to the optimal management of elevated blood pressure in this patient population. This article reviews the available clinical data that guides acute blood pressure management and how this may affect clinical outcomes. Furthermore, it examines how these data have led to c...

BACKGROUND The management of tracheal tube cuff pressure in patients receiving mechanical ventilation is important for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Currently, cuff pressure is intermittently monitored with a pressure gauge and adjusted when necessary in a routine practice. However, this method results in wide variations in pressure, and adequate management is difficult due...

Arterial pressure optimization in septic shock is a critical, yet poorly understood component of resuscitation. New data suggest that, during the routine management of patients with severe sepsis, there is no association between mean arterial pressure achieved and outcome as long as the mean arterial pressure is maintained at or above 70 mmHg. Although these data add important new evidence to o...

most of the analyses and modeling concerning the mountain physical and human environmental changes have been based on theoretical speculation rather than scientific field observations. lack of standard observations and measurements in scattered and case specific monitoring programs offer only partially useful results for planning and management. all propositions and conclusions are hence mingle...

INTRODUCTION Food insecurity is associated with diet-sensitive diseases and may be a barrier to successful chronic disease self-management. To evaluate the impact of food insecurity on blood pressure reduction in a pilot clinical trial, we tested the effectiveness of 2 behavioral interventions for hypertension in people with and without food security. METHODS A group of 28 men and women with ...

218 iv. Use of alternating pressure mattresses and high-tech pressure-relieving systems for individuals with an elevated risk of developing pressure ulcers. v. Minimum provisions for individuals undergoing surgery. vi. The 24-hour approach to provision of care. vii. Assessment of support surfaces. viii. Management of patients in sitting positions. ix. The pressure ulcer reduction strategy—which...

ABSTRACT- Sustainability and environmental management are the most cited ideas linking the environment and development. The sustainability of natural resources depends upon our paradigm and related approaches to the relationship between society and the environment. Efficient management is a primary task due to the pressure on nature. Ecological footprint analysis has been intro...