...the brain. Symptoms include:[9] Headache Fever Disorientation Altered mental states, such as aggression and/or confusion Seizures Focal neurological deficits, such as difficulty walking, uncontrolled eye movements, paralysis, loss of reflexes...
...coordination and psychomotor skills Potential hypothermia Potential coma – usually BAC greater than 0.4 percent – loss of consciousness – lack of defensive reflexes – respiratory failure. In many cases,...
...the mouth to prevent the patient from reflexively closing the oral cavity and biting down on the endoscope. The endoscope is then introduced and made to pass through the pharynx,...
...result from loss of a sense of the relative position of body parts and causes changes in movement and function Loss of reflexes Loss of bladder control Loss of sexual...
...reduce spasm and reflex muscle guarding, as well as prevent patient’s anxiety and discomfort. The choice of anaesthesia to use usually depends on the type and severity of the condition....
...is also performed on patients who suffer from a spinal injury that may have affected their micturition reflex. The normal result of a urinary bladder residual study is less than...
...the patient lie down to feel any tenderness or pain in the abdomen Check for reflexes or tenderness of the joints, especially those of the knee See if there are...
...response that causes rapid breathing, an increased heart rate, and elevated blood pressure. Cold shock can be exceptionally risky. It can cause an involuntary gasp reflex, which may lead to...
...passage may be applied with a local anesthetic spray or the patient may be asked to take a lozenge to prevent discomfort and gag reflex. If the endoscopy will be...
...slow reflexes may also be present. – In older children: growth failure, delayed motor development, and delayed mental development. **Q: How is CH treated?** **A:** Treatment for CH involves taking...
