In the clinical evaluation of the patient who has presented a transient loss of consciousness, do not leave out the measurement of blood pressure in the supine and standing position (horizontal and upright position) in order to exclude a condition of persistent orthostatic hypotension.
Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a reduction in systolic pressure higher than 20 mm Hg or in diastolic pressure higher than 10 mm Hg compared to supine (horizontal position) after 3 minutes of standing (standing position) This condition is not always poorly...
In the anamnestic reconstruction of a possible transient loss of consciousness, do not fail to clarify whether the characteristics of the suspension of consciousness actually occurred and to draw up a list of all drugs in use.
The loss of consciousness must be adequately witnessed, or the patient must be able to state that for a certain interval of time he has not perceived himself or the surrounding environment; it is common that the diction loss of consciousness is used inappropriately to...
Do not forget to indicate in the patient health documentation (discharge letter or document for transfer to another healthcare facility) any positivity to alert microorganisms *
The indication of the positivity to alert microorganisms in the letter of discharge or in the transfer document to another healthcare facility represents an essential information to ensure the correct patient management both at home and in healthcare facility. The...
Do not open the doors of the operating room during the surgical activity, except where necessary for the passage of patients, staff and equipment.
The prevention strategies for Surgical Site Infections (SSI) are focused on three areas: patient, surgical technique and environmental conditions of the operating room. Among the latter, it is important to refer to the air quality (particle and microbial...The campaign DOING MORE DOES NOT MEAN DOING BETTER – CHOOSING WISELY ITALY is promoted by Italy’s Slow Medicine
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