Search results

• Sinus
  ...a chronically infected tract such as a passage between an abscess and the skin. It is however distinct from a fistula, which is a tract connecting two epi Home care can help open the sinuses and alleviate their dryness.
  5 KB (834 words) - 20:35, 16 January 2010
• Things That Disappear First In an Emergency
  * Feminine Hygiene/Hair care/Skin products
  3 KB (442 words) - 15:13, 13 June 2010
• Soap
  ...nonpolar [[fat|grease]] molecules. Although grease will normally adhere to skin or clothing, the soap molecules can form micelles which surround the grease ...if too much fat is added, it can leave users with a "greasy" feel to their skin. Sometimes an emollients such as jojoba oil or shea butter is added "at tr
  20 KB (3,140 words) - 22:41, 17 June 2010
• Hectograph
  ...e. This also removed ink from the surface, but took many hours to do so. Care needed to be taken that the gelatin surface was kept clean, and not damaged ...encils to draw pictures on paper and then transfer them to the recipient's skin.
  5 KB (808 words) - 18:22, 20 June 2010
• Lidocaine
  ...Lidocaine is used [[topical]]ly to relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations, injected as a dental anesthetic or as a local anesthetic for ...administered intravenously as an antiarrhthymic agent in critical cardiac care situations.<ref>R. Baselt, ''Disposition of Toxic Drugs and Chemicals in Ma
  15 KB (2,006 words) - 16:41, 27 September 2010
• Calcium gluconate
  ...tal hydrofluoric acid skin burns by 2.5% calcium gluconate |journal=J Burn Care Res |volume=27 |issue=6 |pages=889–94 |year=2006 |pmid=17091088 |doi=10.1
  6 KB (752 words) - 16:42, 27 September 2010
• Carbamazepine
  The FDA informed health care professionals that dangerous or even fatal skin reactions ([[Stevens Johnson syndrome]] and [[toxic epidermal necrolysis]])
  16 KB (2,164 words) - 16:42, 27 September 2010
• Clindamycin
  ...aerobic]] [[bacteria]], including infections of the [[respiratory tract]], skin and [[soft tissue]] infections, and [[peritonitis]].<ref name=RxList1>{{cit ...damycin) to significantly increase the penetration of clindamycin into the skin, which may enhance efficacy.<ref name="Jain">{{cite journal |author=Jain GK
  25 KB (3,261 words) - 14:17, 11 September 2010
• Vancomycin
  ...William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0721629210.</ref>{{rp|1
  31 KB (4,198 words) - 16:43, 27 September 2010
• Pyrazinamide
  | journal=Am J Respir Crit Care Med | journal=Am J Resp Crit Care Med
  12 KB (1,557 words) - 16:44, 27 September 2010
• Atropine
  ...Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system.<ref name="essentialWHO">{{cite web ...Richard A. Cherry | year = 2004| month = | title = Intermediate Emergency Care | chapter = Ch. 3| editor = | others = | edition = | pages = 260 | publishe
  16 KB (2,198 words) - 16:46, 27 September 2010
• Ciprofloxacin
  *Skin and skin structure infections ...date= March 8, 1997 | doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(96)07585-X | title=Primary-care-based randomised placebo-controlled trial of antibiotic treatment in acute
  88 KB (11,930 words) - 16:46, 27 September 2010
• Methylene blue
  | • Staining of skin<br />• Injection site [[necrosis]] (SC) | title = Adult toxicology in critical care: Part II: specific poisonings
  27 KB (3,650 words) - 16:46, 27 September 2010
• Aspirin
  ...by most muscle [[cramp]]s, [[bloating]], [[gastric distension]] and acute skin irritation.<ref name=pmid14592563>{{Cite pmid|14592563}}</ref> The most stu ...ite web|title= Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: Information for Health Care Practitioners|url = http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/dvbid/dengue/dengue-hcp.htm|
  78 KB (10,918 words) - 16:52, 27 September 2010
• List of World Health Organization Essential Medicines
  ==Antineoplastic, immunosuppressives and medicines used in palliative care== ===Medicines used in palliative care===
  16 KB (1,353 words) - 21:21, 3 October 2011
• Atenolol
  ...ated-NICE-guideline-on-the-management-of-hypertension-in-adults-in-primary-care/ | date=2006-06-30 | publisher=[[National Institute for Health and Clinical *skin reactions, e.g. [[rash]], hives, flaking of skin, worsening of [[psoriasis]]
  12 KB (1,720 words) - 16:48, 27 September 2010
• Acetic acid
  ...and must, therefore, be handled with appropriate care, since it can cause skin burns, permanent eye damage, and irritation to the mucous membranes. These
  41 KB (5,915 words) - 16:49, 27 September 2010
• Ibuprofen
  ...Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system.<ref name="essentialWHO">{{Cite web ...uprofen can be available in topical gel form which is absorbed through the skin, and can be used for sports injuries, with less risk of digestive problems.
  29 KB (3,955 words) - 22:17, 21 September 2010
• Mercury (element)
  ...Bans on Mercury Blood Pressure Devices|date=June 2, 2003|publisher=Health Care Without Harm|accessdate=May 1, 2007}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H [[Image:Mercuryvaporlamp.jpg|thumb|Skin tanner containing a low-pressure mercury vapor lamp and two infrared lamps,
  69 KB (10,077 words) - 21:35, 20 September 2010
• Morphine
  '''''[[Ear]], [[nose]], [[throat]], and [[human skin|skin]]:''''' *for [[palliative care]] (i.e., to alleviate pain without curing the underlying reason for it, usu
  87 KB (12,376 words) - 16:51, 27 September 2010
• Amoxicillin
  ...ety, sensitivity to lights and sounds, unclear thinking. Immediate medical care is required upon the first signs of these side effects. ...itial onset of such a reaction often starts with a change in mental state; skin rash with intense itching (often beginning in fingertips and around groin a
  11 KB (1,413 words) - 16:52, 27 September 2010
• Cicuta
  ...t medicine are often required to halt seizure activity and further medical care including [[intubation]] and [[mechanical ventilation]] may be required. ...case was reported where a family of five people rubbed the plant onto the skin and were poisoned, with two children dying.<ref name="Egdahl">{{cite journa
  29 KB (4,114 words) - 12:26, 7 July 2010
• Aconitum
  ...of trees. They are easily propagated by divisions of the root or by seeds; care should be taken not to leave pieces of the root where [[livestock]] might b ...long-continued anaesthetic action. Great caution was required, as abraded skin could absorb a dangerous dose of the drug, and merely tasting some of the c
  29 KB (4,043 words) - 12:26, 7 July 2010
• Nerium oleander
  ...otechnology]] company is researching oleander as a potential treatment for skin cancers and as well as an anti-viral treatment.<ref>http://www.nerium.com/i ...collapse, and even [[coma]] that can lead to death. Oleander sap can cause skin irritations, severe eye inflammation and irritation, and allergy reactions
  19 KB (2,832 words) - 12:27, 7 July 2010
• Poison ivy
  ...]]y [[vine]] that is well known for its ability to produce [[urushiol]], a skin irritant that causes an itching [[rash]] for most people (technically known ...comfort,<ref>Wilson, W. H. & Lowdermilk, P. (2006). Maternal Child Nursing Care (3rd edition). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.</ref> though recent studies have
  20 KB (3,132 words) - 21:27, 18 September 2010
• Narcissus (plant)
  ...ands, often accompanied by subungual [[hyperkeratosis]] (thickening of the skin beneath the nails). It is blamed on exposure to [[calcium oxalate]] in the *[[Marie Curie Cancer Care]] [http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/supportus/thegreatdaffodilappeal/ Daffodil
  24 KB (3,616 words) - 12:28, 7 July 2010
• Liquid bandage
  ...tures of chemicals which create a [[polymeric]] layer which binds to the [[skin]]. This protects the wound by keeping dirt and germs out, and keeping moist ...hes_skin_tags.asp | archivedate=2007-09-28 | title=Liquid Bandage Banishes Skin Tags | date=October 30, 2006 | work=Ask The People's Pharmacy }}</ref>
  4 KB (543 words) - 10:09, 20 September 2010
• Polyquaternium
  ...[polyelectrolyte|polycationic]] [[polymers]] that are used in the personal care industry. Polyquaternium is a [[neologism]] used to emphasize the presence ...air lie flat. Their positive charges also ionically bond them to hair and skin. Some have antimicrobial properties.
  3 KB (348 words) - 10:12, 20 September 2010
• Building insulation materials
  ...ll polyurethane foam) and therefore made from petrochemicals. Contact with skin, eyes, or respiratory system is hazardous during application.<ref>[http://w [[Structural insulated panel]]s (SIPs), also called stressed-skin walls, use the same concept as in foam-core external doors, but extend the
  49 KB (7,250 words) - 10:14, 20 September 2010
• Blanket
  ...ets were made of [[cotton]] or [[linen]], which are less irritating to the skin. These days, [[synthetic fiber]]s are frequently used for both. Throw blank == Use in horse care ==
  5 KB (699 words) - 10:14, 20 September 2010
• Textile preservation
  ...to serve as a jumping-off point for further research into more specialized care. Always contact a professional conservator if you are unsure of how to pro ...utnam and Finch 26</ref>. However, as this is impractical for display and care of the piece, knowing the limits of lighting as well as the safest amounts
  30 KB (4,909 words) - 10:15, 20 September 2010
• Bamboo textiles
  ...ure of the fibre makes it breathable and extremely comfortable against the skin. '''Thermo-regulating''' - Bamboo fibres expand when warm to let skin breathe, and contract when cool to trap heat close to the body.<ref>http://
  16 KB (2,606 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
• Dermotextile
  ...elements <ref>Jinlian Hu, Adaptive Polymers and Textiles Products for Skin Care Uses, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 2008</ref> to libera ...an, protect, preserve or modify the external aspect of the human body like skin or hair, dermotextiles confer a uniform and deep penetration into the tissu
  1 KB (158 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
• Lanolin
  ...roducts designed for the protection, treatment and beautification of human skin.<ref>The Lanolin Book, Edited by Udo Hoppe, Published by Beiersdorf AG, Ham ...d from these processes are used widely in both high-value [[cosmetic]] and skin treatment products.
  14 KB (2,180 words) - 10:17, 20 September 2010
• Beeswax
  As a skin care product a German study found beeswax to be superior to similar "barrier cre ...kontrollierte Feldstudie. Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians - a controlled trial.
  12 KB (1,864 words) - 10:17, 20 September 2010
• Carnauba wax
  ...]], eye shadow, foundation, deodorant, various skin care preparations, sun care preparations, etc.{{Citation needed|date=November 2007}} It is also used to
  6 KB (913 words) - 10:17, 20 September 2010
• Structural insulated panel
  ...is currently being used by [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] as a day care center. With the success of the stress skinned panels, it was suggested str ...evelopment began with corrugated paperboard cores were tested with various skin materials of plywood, tempered hardboard and treated paperboard. The buildi
  11 KB (1,663 words) - 10:21, 20 September 2010
• Bamboo
  ...boo is dried slowly and evenly in the shade to avoid cracking in the outer skin of the bamboo, thereby reducing opportunities for pest infestation. ...ornamental grasses. "Running" bamboos, on the other hand, need to be taken care of in cultivation because of their potential for aggressive behavior. They
  47 KB (7,158 words) - 10:22, 20 September 2010
• Concrete
  In all but the least critical applications, care needs to be taken to properly ''cure'' concrete, and achieve best strength ...permeability, and avoids cracking where the surface dries out prematurely. Care must also be taken to avoid freezing, or overheating due to the [[exothermi
  63 KB (9,167 words) - 10:23, 20 September 2010
• Solvent Violet 13
  ...[synthetic fiber]]. It is also used in [[cosmetics]], eg. in hair and skin care products. In [[pyrotechnics]], it is used in some violet [[colored smoke]]
  2 KB (264 words) - 13:12, 20 September 2010
• Fever
  ...pland KB |title=Fever in the critically ill medical patient |journal=Crit. Care Med. |volume=37 |issue=7 Suppl |pages=S273–8 |year=2009 |month=July |pmid ...pland KB |title=Fever in the critically ill medical patient |journal=Crit. Care Med. |volume=37 |issue=7 Suppl |pages=S273–8 |year=2009 |month=July |pmid
  27 KB (3,703 words) - 20:20, 20 September 2010
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
  ...under section 7 of the [[Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974]] to take care of safety. The [[Health and Safety Executive]] recommends that they report ...orption of any substance by [[inhalation]], [[ingestion]] or through the [[skin]]
  24 KB (3,474 words) - 21:31, 20 September 2010
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
  ...cidosis]], [[rhabdomyolysis|muscle necrosis]], [[acute kidney failure]], [[skin lesion]]s, and visual and auditory problems.<ref name="JKoreanMedSci2001-ch ...man WB |title=Carbon monoxide poisoning |journal=Anaesthesia and Intensive Care |volume=19 |issue=4 |pages=506–11 |year=1991 |month=November |pmid=175062
  71 KB (9,723 words) - 21:31, 20 September 2010
• Occupational asthma
  ...g/cgi/content/full/167/3/450/ American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.] Vol 167. pp. 450-471, (2003). Proceedings of the First Jack Pepy ====Skin prick tests====
  26 KB (3,697 words) - 21:31, 20 September 2010
• Contact dermatitis
  '''Contact dermatitis''' is a term for a [[skin]] reaction ([[dermatitis]]) resulting from exposure to [[allergens]] ([[all ...s takes days to fade away. Even then, contact dermatitis fades only if the skin no longer comes in contact with the allergen or irritant.<ref>{{cite web|ur
  12 KB (1,701 words) - 21:31, 20 September 2010
• Laser safety
  ...ntially hazardous because they can burn the retina of the eye, or even the skin. To control the risk of injury, various specifications, for example ANSI Z1 ...ed lasers can cause injury to the eye. High power lasers can also burn the skin. Some lasers are so powerful that even the [[diffuse reflection]] from a su
  40 KB (6,222 words) - 21:31, 20 September 2010
• List of S-phrases
  *S18: Handle and open container with care *S24: Avoid contact with skin
  7 KB (1,014 words) - 21:31, 20 September 2010
• Cancer
  ...ng tissues may cause symptoms such as [[jaundice]] (yellowing the eyes and skin). ...ltraviolet radiation]] from the [[sun]] can lead to [[melanoma]] and other skin malignancies.<ref>{{cite journal |author=English DR, Armstrong BK, Kricker
  94 KB (13,321 words) - 21:32, 20 September 2010
• Workplace stress
  ...rman J [1998]. The relationship between modifiable health risks and health care expenditure: An analysis of the multi-employer HERO health risk and cost da ...s shunted to the brain and large muscle groups, and away from extremities, skin, and organs that are not currently serving the body.
  16 KB (2,309 words) - 21:32, 20 September 2010
• Nosocomial infection
  ...μείον) meaning hospital (''nosos'' = [[disease]], ''komeo'' = to take care of). This type of infection is also known as a '''hospital-acquired infect ...ibiotic]]s, is also considered vital.<ref>{{cite book |title=Making Health Care Safer: A Critical Analysis of Patient Safety Practices |author=Lautenbach E
  25 KB (3,322 words) - 21:32, 20 September 2010

View (previous 50 | next 50) (20 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500)