Anticholinergic therapy for acute asthma in children. [PDF]
Inhaled anticholinergics as single agent bronchodilators (or in combination with beta(2)-agonists) are one of the several medications available for the treatment of acute asthma in ...
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Abstract Background Pregabalin reduces excitatory neurotransmitter release and is used for anxiolysis in humans, cats, and horses. The effects of pregabalin on equine recovery following isoflurane anaesthesia are unknown. Objectives To determine if pre‐anaesthetic oral pregabalin influences recovery time and/or quality from isoflurane anaesthesia in ...
Abigail Blanton +8 more
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Inhaled corticosteroids versus long-acting beta -agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review). [PDF]
Long-acting beta(2)-agonists and inhaled corticosteroids can be used as maintenance therapy by patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These interventions are often taken together in a combination inhaler.
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Abstract Background Flow‐controlled expiration (FLEX) has been shown to significantly enhance oxygenation in horses under laboratory conditions. Objective This study aims to corroborate these findings by evaluating the effects of FLEX on gas exchange in a randomised clinical trial involving a large population of clinical horses undergoing orthopaedic ...
Klaus Hopster +5 more
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Using an Audience Response System Smartphone App to Improve Resident Education in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. [PDF]
In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), most teaching occurs during bedside rounds, but technology now provides new opportunities to enhance education. Specifically, smartphone apps allow rapid communication between instructor and student.
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ABSTRACT Aim To explore challenges parents of children with cancer encounter while providing complex medical care at home. Methods Design: Cross‐sectional convergent mixed‐methods study. Instruments: Questionnaire and open interviews that mirrored and complemented each other.
Rachel Klausner Shyman +5 more
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Holding chambers (spacers) versus nebulisers for beta-agonist treatment of acute asthma [PDF]
Background In acute asthma inhaled beta₂-agonists are often administered by nebuliser to relieve bronchospasm, but some have argued that metered-dose inhalers with a holding chamber (spacer) can be equally effective.
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Pediatric Drug Adherence and Parental Attention: Evidence From Comprehensive Claims Data
ABSTRACT Using comprehensive U.S. drug claims data, we show that adherence to asthma control medication declined during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We find that young children exhibited a 40 percent decrease in adherence by the end of 2020. The responses were less negative for older children and positive for adults.
Josh Feng +2 more
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A Case Report of Angioedema and Anaphylactic Shock Induced by Ingestion of Polyethylene Glycol [PDF]
Introduction: We report one of few documented cases of a severe anaphylactic reaction with angioedema to polyethylene glycol (PEG).Case Report: The patient presented 30 minutes after onset of his symptoms and quickly developed hypoxia and hypotension ...
Osborn, Lesley, Rossi, Amy
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Ipratropium/Salbutamol Comparator Versus Originator for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations : USA Observational Cohort Study Using the Clinformatics™ Health Claims Database [PDF]
Acknowledgements The authors wish to thank Priyanka Raju Konduru of Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute Pte Ltd (OPRI) for assistance with data extraction.
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