Online Medical Books for Anencephaly

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2. Anencephaly: Introduction
3. Anencephaly Prevention
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5. Anencephaly Overview
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Seizures, absence
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... Absence seizures are benign, generalized seizures thought to originate subcortically. These brief episodes of unconsciousness usually last 3 to 20 seconds and can occur 100 or more times per day, causing periods of inattention. Absence seizures usually begin between ages 4 and 12.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... READ EXCERPTS »

Seizures, absence
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Absence seizures are benign, generalized seizures thought to originate subcortically. These brief episodes of unconsciousness usually last 3 to 20 seconds and can occur 100 or more times a day, causing periods of inattention. Absence seizures... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »

Seizures, absence
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... Absence seizures are benign, generalized seizures thought to originate subcortically. These brief episodes of unconsciousness usually last 3 to 20 seconds and can occur 100 or more times per day, causing periods of inattention. Absence seizures usually... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »

Do not assume that patients have fractures without obtaining comparison views of thecontralateral body part
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Madan Dharmar, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data Fractures account for nearly 15% of all pediatric injuries. The anatomical, physiologic, and biomechanical differences in the bones make fractures in children different from adult... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Know the early signs of brain herniation
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Megha Shah Fitzpatrick, MD What to Do - Interpret the Data Herniation occurs when the brain shifts across structures within the skull, from one intracranial compartment to another, as a result of pressure gradients created by high intracranial... Central Herniation Syndrome ... Uncal Herniation Syndrome ... Cerebellar Tonsillar Herniation Syndrome ... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

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