Treatments for DiGeorge's syndrome
Treatments for DiGeorge's syndrome
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for DiGeorge's syndrome
includes the following list.
Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment
or change in treatment plans.
- IVIG
- Treatments for heart problems
Buy Products Related to Treatments for DiGeorge's syndrome
Book Excerpts: Treatment of DiGeorge's syndrome
Treatments of DiGeorge's syndrome: Online Medical Books
16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE!
Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration,
for more information about the treatments of DiGeorge's syndrome.
Gag reflex abnormalities [Pharyngeal reflex abnormalities]:
Emergency interventions
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
If you detect an abnormal gag reflex, immediately stop the patient’s oral intake to prevent aspiration. Quickly evaluate his level of consciousness (LOC). If it’s decreased, place him in a side-lying position to prevent aspiration; if not, place him in Fowler’s position. Have suction equipment at hand.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), 2006
DiGeorge syndrome:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Life-threatening hypocalcemia must be treated immediately, but it’s unusually resistant and requires aggressive treatment, for example, with a rapid I.V. infusion of 10% solution of calcium gluconate. During such an infusion, monitor heart rate and watch carefully to avoid infiltration. Remember that calcium supplements must be given with vitamin D, or sometimes also with parathyroid hormone, to ensure effective calcium utilization. After hypocalcemia is under control, a fetal thymus transplant may restore normal cell-mediated immunity. Cardiac anomalies require surgical repair when possible.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Pharyngitis:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Treatment for acute viral pharyngitis is usually symptomatic and consists mainly of rest, warm saline gargles, throat lozenges containing a mild anesthetic, plenty of fluids, and analgesics as needed. If the patient can’t swallow fluids, I.V. hydration may be required.
Suspected bacterial pharyngitis requires rigorous treatment with penicillin or another broad-spectrum antibiotic because Streptococcus is the chief infecting organism. Antibiotic therapy should continue for 48 hours until culture results are back. If the culture (or a rapid strep test) is positive for group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, or if bacterial infection is suspected despite negative culture results, penicillin therapy should be continued for 10 days. This is to prevent the sequelae of acute rheumatic fever.
Chronic pharyngitis requires the same supportive measures as acute pharyngitis but with greater emphasis on eliminating the underlying cause, such as an allergen. Preventive measures include adequate humidification and avoiding excessive exposure to air conditioning. In addition, the patient should be urged to stop smoking.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Gag reflex abnormalities [Pharyngeal reflex abnormalities]:
Emergency interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
If you detect an abnormal gag reflex, immediately stop the patient’s oral intake to prevent aspiration. Quickly evaluate his level of consciousness (LOC). If it’s decreased, place him in a side-lying position to prevent aspiration; if not, place him in Fowler’s position. Have suction equipment at hand.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Pharyngitis:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
The focus of treatment for acute and chronic pharyngitis varies.
Acute pharyngitis
With acute viral pharyngitis, treatment is usually symptomatic and consists mainly of rest, warm saline gargles, throat lozenges containing a mild anesthetic, at least 2 qt (2 L) of fluid daily, and analgesics as needed. If the patient can’t swallow fluids, hospitalization may be required for I.V. hydration.
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial pharyngitis, which is diagnosed by a culture (or rapid strep test) that’s positive for group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. If bacterial infection is suspected despite negative culture results, antibiotic therapy may be indicated in select patients (those who are immunosuppressed or otherwise at high-risk) to prevent the sequelae of acute rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis, bacteremia, or streptococcal shock syndrome.
Chronic pharyngitis
Treatment for chronic pharyngitis requires the same supportive measures as that for acute pharyngitis but with greater emphasis on eliminating the underlying cause such as an allergen. Preventive measures include humidying the air and avoiding excessive exposure to air conditioning. In addition, the patient should be urged to stop smoking, if appropriate.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Gag reflex abnormalities [Pharyngeal reflex abnormalities]:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Frequently assess the patient's ability to swallow.
▪ If his gag reflex is absent, provide tube feedings.
▪ If the gag reflex is diminished, provide pureed foods.
▪ Stay with him while he eats and observe for choking.
▪ Keep suction equipment handy in case of aspiration.
▪ Maintain accurate intake and output records.
▪ Assess the patient's nutritional status daily.
▪ Refer the patient to a speech therapist to determine his aspiration risk and develop an exercise program to strengthen specific muscles.
▪ Prepare the patient for diagnostic studies, such as swallow studies, a computed tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging, EEG, lumbar puncture, and arteriography.
Patient teaching
▪ Advise the patient to eat small amounts slowly while sitting or in high Fowler's position.
▪ Teach him techniques for safe swallowing.
▪ Discuss the types and textures of foods that reduce the risk of choking.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
"I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary to process this claim." Do you recognize these words? You should, if...
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by...
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can...
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get...
See full list of 4 related videos
» Next page:
Prevention of DiGeorge's syndrome
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
