Understanding the Mallampati score - Clinical Advisor
WEBThe Mallampati score is a simple exam that can help identify patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Learn how to perform the test, see the diagrams of the different classes, and understand the ...
PA & NP Medical Guidance | Clinical Diagnosis & Treatment
WEBClinical Advisor provides evidence-based information and tools for physician assistants and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat common medical conditions. Find the latest news, features ...
Communicating Concerns About Nonspecific Changes on ECG
WEBJan 10, 2013 · Nonspecific ST-T wave changes on ECG are common but not benign. They may indicate or suggest various conditions, such as ischemia, infarction, or pericarditis. Learn how to explain these findings ...
INR Calculator - Clinical Advisor
WEBJun 30, 2010 · A calculator for determining international normalized ratio (INR). Want to view more content from Clinical Advisor?. Register now at no charge to access unlimited clinical news with personalized ...
Guidance for Antibiotic Use in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis
WEBLearn how antibiotics can exacerbate myasthenia gravis (MG) and how to balance infection treatment with MG management. Find out which antibiotics are safe and which ones to avoid in patients with MG.
Muscle pain in older adults may be polymyalgia rheumatica
WEBOct 9, 2014 · Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of PMR and GCA, two inflammatory diseases that affect older adults. PMR causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, thighs, and pelvic girdle ...
Magnet therapy for pain and muscle spasms - Clinical Advisor
WEBLearn about the science, safety, cost and effectiveness of magnet therapy for various types of pain. Find out how magnets can relax capillary walls, block nerve activity and promote healing.
A treatment approach for poison ivy - Clinical Advisor
WEBMay 1, 2015 · Learn how to manage contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy with decontamination, topical corticosteroids and anti-pruritic compounds. For severe or persistent cases, a short course of prednisone ...
Alternative treatments for patients with lidocaine allergies
WEBSep 8, 2016 · Learn how to use diphenhydramine or ester group anesthetics as alternatives to lidocaine for patients with allergies. The article explains the benefits, risks and dosing of these options for ...
Nonadherent vs Noncompliant: Patients Who Don't Follow …
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · Learn why the term nonadherent is preferred over noncompliant to describe patients who do not follow medical advice. Explore how nonadherence reflects the shared decision-making model and how to ...