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Ireland women to play Great Britain in Dublin - 25 Mar 2008
International Hockey Federation,...trip due to surgery on her wrist and Jo Ellis will also return to action after missing all of the test matches in Australia with a pneumothorax.
Opinion: Dad's ICU Wake-up Call a Reminder of PTSD's Impact - Mar 24, 2008
Nurse.com,He had suffered a pneumothorax, and try as they might, they could not wean him off the ventilator. He woke up every morning during that stressful time to
Pneumothorax-Diseases - Mar 2, 2008
American Chronicle,A pneumothorax occurs when air gets into the pleural space between the two layers, and separates them. Part of the lung, sometimes the whole lung,
Visiting Veterinarian - Addison's attacks - Mar 12, 2008
Martha's Vineyard Times,The heart looked small and was elevated off the sternum in a way consistent with pneumothorax, which means free air trapped between the body wall and the
Ask Dr. H: Cough that won't quit? Check for a hair in your ear - Mar 24, 2008
Philadelphia Inquirer,The dangers include a predisposition toward hernia or urinary incontinence, spread of infection to noninfected lung tissue, a collapsed lung (pneumothorax),
Kiwanis donates to NHTI Department of Paramedic Emergency Medicine - Mar 3, 2008
Laconia Citizen,This year's donation, for example, will purchase four new pieces of equipment: an advanced infant airway head, an adult intubation trainer, a pneumothorax
Collapsed lung - Feb 24, 2008
TamilStar.com,A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, involves the collapse of the tissues of part or all of one lung so that oxygen cannot be absorbed into the blood stream
Treatment of Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocation With Locking ... - Mar 10, 2008
Ortho SuperSite,An intraoperative chest radiograph and postoperative CT demonstrated stable reduction with appropriate position of hardware and no evidence of pneumothorax.
Healthy Alexis dominating on the track - Mar 19, 2008
Central Maine Morning Sentinel,Alexis was unable to compete his sophomore season because of health issues, including surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax, which is described by the
Minimally Invasive Cryoablation Successful in Killing Localised ... - Mar 19, 2008
DG NewsThere were no renal failures and no cases of pneumothorax, according to the researchers. One patient developed cryoshock (5 probes) but made a full recovery
Prisoner ‘denied’ vital medication in days before death - Mar 14, 2008
Camden New Journal,Over three days, the inquest jury has heard that Mr Lawrence was rushed from prison to the Whittington and successfully treated for pneumothorax – a
Hemodynamic Management After Spinal Cord Injury - Mar 13, 2008
Ortho SuperSite,Hemodynamic instability in spinal cord injury is associated with multiple causes, including hemorrhage, tension pneumothorax, myocardial injury,
Treatment of Akinetic Mutism with Intramuscular Olanzapine: A Case ... - Feb 27, 2008
Journal of Neuropsychiatry (subscription)Despite multiple fractures and a pneumothorax, the patient was ultimately admitted to the physical medicine unit for impaired mobility.
Waiting for water to boil - Mar 5, 2008
DVM,Radiographs revealed a pneumothorax and a diaphragmatic hernia. Suturing the leg earlier in the day was like throwing an eyedropper's worth of water on a
MCI on the High Seas - 20 Feb 2008
EMS Magazine,...of chest pain and exhibiting signs of a myocardial infarction, and a patient complaining of shortness of breath secondary to a possible pneumothorax.
Runaround at the walk-in centre - Feb 19, 2008
Pulse,...‘First, I’d like to exclude a condition called spontaneous pneumothorax. I’d like you to go back to casualty for an X-ray.’ And off he went, for his fifth
Lung ultrasound can detect occult traumatic pneumothorax in the ED - Jan 31, 2008
Medicexchange,...in the emergency department may be nearly as accurate as computed tomography (CT) in detecting occult traumatic pneumothorax (PTX) and its size.
Leaking air - Feb 2, 2008
Malaysia Star,Now if air should enter your pleural space in any way, that is when you get a pneumothorax. Why is air in the pleural space dangerous?
Mortality in CPAP and Intubation Similar For Very Early Preemies - Feb 13, 2008
MedPage Today,On the other hand, the rate of pneumothorax was 9% in the CPAP group, compared with 3% in the intubation group (P<0.001). Almost half the CPAP group
Nasal CPAP or Intubation at Birth for Very Preterm Infants - Feb 13, 2008
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),The incidence of pneumothorax was 9% in the CPAP group, as compared with 3% in the intubation group (P<0.001). There were no other serious adverse events.
Bronze Star to be awarded for action that saved life - Feb 15, 2008
El Paso Times,Pippin correctly diagnosed the condition as tension pneumothorax, in which air enters the chest cavity with each breath, but can't escape.
Women in M40 crash taken to hospital - Feb 14, 2008
Buckinhamshire Free Press,Central Ambulance Service, said that ambulance crews suspected that one of the women was suffering from a "tension pneumothorax", or collapsed lung.
Early Nasal CPAP May Not Improve Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants - Feb 13, 2008
Medscape (subscription)Pneumothorax occurred in 9% of the CPAP and in 3% of the intubation group (P < .001), but there were no other serious adverse events.
I thought it was just a winding, admits Tindall - Feb 13, 2008
Independent,..."I did have some difficulty breathing, that is because of a small pneumothorax, but I wasn't in any great pain, and you usually judge these things on the
SCCM: Bedside Tracheostomy Safe for Obese ICU Patients - Feb 7, 2008
MedPage Today,All patients had a chest radiograph after the procedure to check for pneumothorax. Among the 175 of 252 patients with body mass index (BMI) information
Complete Guide to Women's Health - Feb 8, 2008
MSNBCAfter listening to her, I asked her if anyone had said the word “pneumothorax.� When she said yes, I was able to tell her that her mother’s lung had
Full Veterans Health Administration report on Marion VA - Jan 28, 2008
The Southern,The physician placed a central line, and the patient, who was receiving mechanical ventilation at the time, developed a tension pneumothorax.
Newer ICU Ventilation Strategies Hold No Survival Benefit - Feb 12, 2008
MedPage Today,Barotrauma was more common in the open lung ventilation group (11.2% versus 9.1% had pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum, or subcutaneous
Simulator baby adds realism to training - Feb 7, 2008
Deseret News,...medical tools like positive-pressure airway devices, tubes and intravenous lines — even use of needle decompression to deal with a pneumothorax.
Results of a prospective algorithm to remove chest tubes after ... - Feb 7, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryTubes remained on water seal unless symptomatic pneumothorax and/or subcutaneous emphysema developed. 6 The amount of chest tube drainage was recorded every
Radiologists Take FDA Warning on Lung Ablation in Stride - Feb 1, 2008
MedPage Today,..."The only real statistic that you can glean from the literature is the rate of pneumothorax, which tends to be higher in the multi-tined array devices," he
From stretcher to breakthrough season - Jan 30, 2008
Fox Sports,Petterd's left lung collapsed during play and he developed tension pneumothorax, which led to air being trapped in the lung causing an extraordinary amount
Breathing for Babies - Jan 23, 2008
EMS Magazine,...the sickest newborn without allowing a hard squeeze that might result in a pneumothorax or barotrauma to the baby's lungs during manual ventilations.
Lung collapse in healthy, young men is not unusual - Jan 21, 2008
Peterborough Examiner,MD Answer: Piecing your story together, I'd have to say you had a pneumothorax (NEW-moe-THOR-axe). Each lung is enclosed in a double-ply baggie called the
Loud music can cause lung collapse - Dec 23, 2007
Daily Times,They describe the cases of four young men who suffered a lung collapse technically called pneumothorax that appeared to be triggered by loud music,
Dr. Samuel Heiser: Sudden shortness of breath may indicate lung ... - Dec 7, 2007
Noblesville Daily Times,Spontaneous pneumothorax is a fairly common, but very unusual problem. It involves collapse of the lung from a spontaneous “pop� of a weak spot,
Lesbian mothers mark quads' first birthday - Dec 4, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,Soon after the birth Markus developed a pneumothorax, which affected his respiratory system. The condition meant that air regularly became trapped in his
LESBIANS WHO HAD QUADS - Dec 5, 2007
UK Express,Markus developed a pneumothorax condition which affected his respiratory system. Air became trapped in his chest and lungs. Lara also suffered the same
Birthday joy for lesbians’ quads - Dec 4, 2007
Metro,Markus, who was born first and was the heaviest at just 1.7kg (3lb 12oz), suffered from pneumothorax, which affects breathing, shortly after his birth.
Estate claims colon perforated during colonoscopy - Nov 29, 2007
St. Clair Record,...negligent acts caused her to develop peritonitis, abscess, sepsis, and other conditions including a pneumothorax which ultimately caused her death.
Breaking Studies at AARC Congress Show Masimo SET and Masimo ... - Dec 3, 2007
CNNMoney.com..."PVI may have significant value in the diagnosis and treatment of processes that produce increased intrathoracic pressure, such as pneumothorax,
Delhi Heart and Lung Institute - Dec 17, 2007
Express Healthcare Management,Medical thoracoscopy is done to accurately diagnose a variety of cases of pleural effusion and pneumothorax. The centre is equipped with a new generation
Transcervical intraluminal repair of posterior membranous tracheal ... - Dec 11, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery...rupture at the left posterolateral wall with subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum in the superior mediastinum, and pneumothorax on the left side.
Intrathoracic splenosis: A case report and an update of invasive ... - Dec 11, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryMedical history was unremarkable except for an injury that had occurred 43 years earlier with rib fractures, pneumothorax, and spleen rupture;
Need to know - Fitness to fly - Dec 4, 2007
Pulse,Air travel should be delayed for at least two weeks after uncomplicated chest surgery and a chest X-ray should confirm resolution of any pneumothorax or
Lesbian couple celebrate first birthdays of their IVF quadruplets - Dec 4, 2007
Daily Mail,Soon after the birth, Markus developed a pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition in which air becomes trapped in his chest and lungs.
cross-country athlete back in the running - Nov 19, 2007
GazetteLive,18, of ormesby, suffered setback after setback in his promising sporting career after being diagnosed with pneumothorax - a condition which caused his
percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for clinical stage i non ... - Nov 5, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery...of local progression. the outcomes of radiofrequency ablation were retrospectively evaluated. results: procedural complications included pneumothorax (n
$53000 to save baby kate’s life - Oct 30, 2007
Bunbury Mail,...kate developed a pneumothorax and doctors at lautoka hospital were forced to insert tubes into her chest to release the air caught in her chest cavity
ucla qb cowan diagnosed with collapsed lung - Nov 4, 2007
CSTV.com,...with a slightly collapsed lung. cowan underwent two sets of x-rays which revealed a small pneumothorax - or collapse - of his right lung. however,
ucla notebook: slater shows his versatility - Nov 3, 2007
Press-Enterprise,...where he was diagnosed with a small pneumothorax (collapsed lung) on his right side. cowan was slated to undergo a second x-ray late saturday night and
percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for clinical stage i non ... - Nov 5, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery9 the most common complication is pneumothorax, but the majority of patients are treated conservatively. 9,10 although mid- to long-term local control
aha: women have more complications than men with icd implants - Nov 8, 2007
MedPage Today,...perforation of the heart, heart valve injury, coronary venous dissection, hemothorax, pneumothorax, deep phlebitis, transient ischemic attack or stroke,
women more likely than men to have complications related to icd ... - Nov 7, 2007
DG News...valve injury, coronary venous dissection, hemothorax, pneumothorax, deep phlebitis, transient ischemic attack/stroke, tamponade, myocardial infarction,
howard's senior qb leads lions to victory over wildecats, 21-14 - Nov 1, 2007
Howard County Times,...called spontaneous pneumothorax, occurs in tall, athletic men between the ages of 20 and 40. kalski is listed at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds.
general thoracic surgery - Nov 5, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery...pulmonary embolism occurred in 1 patient, and pneumothorax occurred in 1 patient 8 days after the removal of chest tubes when stable lung expansion was
what's new in orthopaedic trauma - Nov 1, 2007
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)...and the rate of significant facial trauma was 55%. the rate of pneumothorax was 50%, and the rate of bilateral pneumothorax was 35%. the rate of
cardiac-resynchronization therapy in heart failure with narrow qrs ... - Nov 6, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),2 had a pneumothorax (1.2%), 2 had pericarditis (1.2%), and 1 had a coronary sinus perforation (0.6%). thirteen patients had lead dislodgement (7.6%),
TIME to DECOMPRESS? - Oct 16, 2007
EMS Magazine,In addition, a condition that directly affects the pulmonary structure or function-such as COPD, pneumothorax, pulmonary contusion or
Chest-Tube Insertion - Oct 10, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),Indications The most common indications for chest-tube drainage are: Pneumothorax that is recurrent, persistent, under tension, or bilateral;
Legendary doc Norman Bethune honoured - Oct 12, 2007
National Review of Medicine,He underwent an experimental artificial pneumothorax to cure his TB. The experience inspired him to devote his energy to eradicating the killer disease
General Thoracic Surgery - Oct 3, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryI cannot remember the percentages, but there is a significant incidence of pneumothorax with the placement of fiducials. For the more central lesions,
Over 2 decades experiences shows that ultrasound-guided liver ... - Oct 17, 2007
News-Medical.net,These complications included pneumothorax and bleeding around the liver capsule. This study confirms the safety and utility of the liver biopsy,
PRE-DEPLOYMENT Medic Training - Oct 16, 2007
EMS Magazine,If there are indications of tension pneumothorax, such as deteriorating respiratory status, needle chest decompression is performed without delay.
Radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of stage I non–small ... - Oct 3, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryRadiofrequency ablation resulted in pneumothorax requiring a pigtail catheter in 12 (63%) patients. An initial complete response was observed in 2 (10.5%)
61-year-old woman arrested on charges of running over dog - Oct 11, 2007
Reno Gazette Journal,He also was diagnosed with pneumothorax, a respiratory ailment. After Parker was struck, owner Denise Bonnet carried him in her arms while riding her horse
Brandon Rice Honors College Induction - Oct 11, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal,He enrolled at The Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking in 2003 then became ill and hospitalized for left-sided pneumothorax postponing his
CLS Training - More than Just Promotion Points - Oct 10, 2007
GX,...“The primary causes of preventable death on the battlefield are exsanguation hemorrhage [severe blood loss] from extremity wounds, tension pneumothorax [air
Breast Augmentation: What Is It? - Oct 10, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),...hematoma (excessive blood accumulation surrounding the implant), pulmonary embolism (blood clot to lung), collapse of a lung (pneumothorax), death.
Duffle bags offer tools of life - Oct 3, 2007
Albany Times Union,...reflective gear for safety, and a needle to aspirate a tension pneumothorax, a condition where air is trapped between the lung and chest cavity.
Air Guard mechanic's widow wins asbestos claim - Sep 26, 2007
Journal Inquirer,Pneumothorax - which John Fredette suffered in the last three days of his life, according to the death certificate - is a type of lung collapse caused by
Visual Loss after Povidone–Iodine Pleurodesis - Sep 19, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),...a 10% povidone–iodine solution, into the thoracic cavity for disinfection and to cause scarring of the pleura for prophylaxis against pneumothorax.
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