Friday, March 12, 2010
Lessening Stroke Risk in Hypertension
Less variability in systolic blood pressure is associated with better outcomes in stroke risk from hypertension. Which medication leads to less systolic variability?
Monday, March 08, 2010
Restoring Hemoglobin
One of the goals for a patient who has a large blood loss is the restoration of normal hemoglobin levels. This is partially done by blood transfusions, usually to a hemoglobin level of about 10g/dL. A hemoglobin level that low will leave the patient feeling fatigued, but should be high enough to protect the heart from anemic ischemia.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Renal Dysfunction
Mrs. Mersa is admitted with sepsis and hypotension. Her labs indicate:
BUN 58 mg/dl
Serum creatinine 2.1 mg/dl
Urine sodium 70 mEq/L
Urine specific gravity 1.010, with cellular casts and RBCs in the urine.
Based on these findings you would consider: