How is a depressant different from a stimulant?

Burns are devastating and debilitating because of loss of fluids and electrolytes from the body. how do physicians estimate the extent of burn damage associated with such dangerous fluid loss?

One hospital ceo insists on including performance data in the hospital’s annual report. “we do very well on most measures, except for one or two, but we put those in anyway,” she says. “we want to hold ourselves accountable.” does this practice demonstrate effective or ineffective leadership?

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery