This document provides brief definitions and information about various medical terms and conditions, including decerebrate posturing resulting from upper brain stem injury, common side effects of laxatives, potential causes of hypotension, uses of protamine sulfate and streptomycin, and complications that can arise from acute appendicitis, acute pancreatitis, and other conditions.
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Decerebrate Posturing is the Extension of the Extremities After a Stimulus Which Can Occur With Upper Brain Stem Injury
This document provides brief definitions and information about various medical terms and conditions, including decerebrate posturing resulting from upper brain stem injury, common side effects of laxatives, potential causes of hypotension, uses of protamine sulfate and streptomycin, and complications that can arise from acute appendicitis, acute pancreatitis, and other conditions.
This document provides brief definitions and information about various medical terms and conditions, including decerebrate posturing resulting from upper brain stem injury, common side effects of laxatives, potential causes of hypotension, uses of protamine sulfate and streptomycin, and complications that can arise from acute appendicitis, acute pancreatitis, and other conditions.
Decerebrate posturing is the extension of the extremities after a stimulus which can occur with upper
brain stem injury.
The most frequent side effects of laxatives are abdominal cramps and nausea Hypotension may indicate shock or hemorrhage Protamine sulfate- used to control bleeding Endocarditis can be caused by dental procedures/care Myoclonic seizure- experience a seizure and then have uncontrollable jerking movements Raynauds disease- vasospasms of the small arteries that supply the fingers and toes Osmosis- area of lesser concentration to a greater concentration (ALBUMIN) Ascites is caused by increased pressure in the portal vein GERD- sit up after eating Hepatic obstruction- clay colored stools Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside and can damage the 8 th cranial nerve. Ototoxicity is a complication of aminoglycosides. Most peptic ulcers are caused by H.pylori which is a gram negative bacteria Complications of acute appendicitis includes peritonitis, perforation, and abscess development Acute pancreatitis can cause respiratory complications Excess bilirubin causes sclera and skin to turn yellow Steroids prevent inflammation Lumbar pain is a sign of blood transfusion reaction Used to diagnose HIV- Elevation of uremic waste causes irritation of the nerves