Point: should continuous venovenous hemofiltration always be the preferred mode of renal replacement therapy for the patient with acute brain injury
She recommends polyethene glycol (MiraLAX), which helps draw water into the stool and make it easier to pass
Origin and Purpose Parent Hormone: MT-II is a synthetic analog of the naturally occurring alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) Development Goal: It was engineered to create a compound with greater potency and stability than the native alpha-MSH hormone, primarily to stimulate melanin production for skin tanning
Housset C, Chretien Y, Debray D, Chignard N
Iron deficiency can reduce VO max, impair oxygen utilization, and delay recovery
Patients should be educated on recognising and managing hypoglycaemia, and dose adjustments of concomitant diabetes medications may be necessary