Results of pathologic-morphological researches of a myocardium and coronary vessels of the persons who have died of acute poisoning with drugs against chronic narcotic intoxication are presented in the article. Microscopic research of tissues of heart was conducted with application of passable light and polarizing microscopy, thus, the revealed pathologic-morphological changes of a myocardium a...

OBJECTIVE To check compliance of anaesthetist to current policies set for the use of medication within operation room and for induction room floor stock. METHODS The initial audit was conducted from 1st October to 31st November 2006 and reaudit after dissemination and sharing of results within the department repeated in July-August 2007. In each audit four operating rooms were visited twice a...

A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients with acute renal colic for the years 1993 and 1997, in order to compare analgesia ordering and administration practices before and after implementation of a nurse-managed, titrated intravenous (i.v.) narcotic policy. The study demonstrated a significant and sustained change in analgesia administration practices away from the intramuscular (...

INTRODUCTION: Post-operative pain control in pediatric patients has become a priority for all institutions. There is a paucity of literature on pain control following orthopedic procedures in the pediatric population. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of acetaminophen to narcotic analgesics, specifically, acetaminophen/codeine and morphine, for pain management after closed re...

Background: The problem of addiction is one of the four global crises. These patients are more vulnerable to mental disorders. This study aimed to examine the risk of suicide in drug dependent patients. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, patients who referred for addiction treatment were selected and the control group was chosen among their companions who did not have narcotic drugs depend...

OBJECTIVES In light of current FDA guidelines on opioid use in children, we sought to determine the risk of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) in children who received ibuprofen with acetaminophen versus those who received narcotic with acetaminophen for postoperative pain control. METHODS This was an IRB-approved retrospective chart review of patients at a tertiary-care pediatric center. Th...