Barrett’s Esophagus
10. Barrett’s Esophagus Definition Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a peptic ulcer in the lower esophagus, often associated with stricture, caused by the presence of columnar-lined epithelium. The columnar-lined epithelium may…
Autonomic Hyperreflexia
9. Autonomic Hyperreflexia Definition Autonomic hyperreflexia is an imbalanced reflex sympathetic discharge that occurs in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) higher than the level of splanchnic sympathetic outflow. Autonomic…
Ankylosing Spondylosis
6. Ankylosing Spondylosis Definition Ankylosing spondylosis (AS) is rheumatoid arthritis of the spine found predominately in persons 20 to 40 years of age. It produces pain and stiffness as a…
Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
2. Achondroplasia (Dwarfism) Definition Achondroplasia is a hereditary, congenital autosomal dominant disorder that produces abnormalities in the growth and/or remodeling of cartilage and bone affecting the skull, spine, and extremities….
Acromegaly
3. Acromegaly Definition Acromegaly is the abnormal enlargement of limbs and facial features as a result of hypersecretion of growth hormone after maturity. The disease is usually the result of…
Acute Leukemia
4. Acute Leukemia Definition Leukemia is a progressive, malignant disease of the blood-forming tissues marked by a distorted proliferation and development of leukocytes and their precursors in the blood and…
Acute Porphyria
5. Acute Porphyria Definition Porphyria, in general, is a broad disease category that encompasses eight distinct, related disorders. The acute variants may be characterized by demonstration of abdominal pain, neuropathy,…
Principles of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia
CHAPTER 7 Principles of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia Vladimir Alexiev, Dominic Harmon The ability to use ultrasound guidance for regional anesthesia is achieved by systematic learning and maintained by regular practice….
Ankle block
CHAPTER 31 Ankle block Dominic Harmon, Jack Barrett Indications Surgical Surgical procedures on the forefoot, particularly the toes. Therapeutic Postamputation pain; diagnostic and therapeutic blocks for foot pain; postoperative pain…
