Flaccidity

Pipera2ine causes flaccid paralysis of Jiscaris by blocking the worms abiUty to respond to acetylcholine, thus dislodging the worms from thek... 

Weldonschlamm, m. Weldon mud. welk, a. withered, faded flaccid languid. Welkboden, m. (Brewing) withering floor, welken, v.i. wither, wilt, fade, decay. — v.t. wither, wilt, dry. 

Botulism is a disease caused by ingestion of foods contaminated with Clostridium botulinum (food-borne botulism) or, very rarely, by wound infection (wound botulism) or colonization of the intestinal tract with Clostridium botulinum (infant botulism). The toxins block the release of acetylcholine. Botulism is characterized by generalized muscular weakness, which first affects eye and throat muscles and later extends to all skeletal muscles. Flaccid paralysis can lead to respiratory failure. 

The nurse must report symptoms of succinimide overdosage immediately. Symptoms of overdosage in dude confuson, sleepiness, unsteadiness flaccid muscles slow shallow respirations nausea, vomiting, hypotension, absent reflexes nd CNS depression leading to coma. It is important to report symptoms to the primary health care provider immediately. Therapeutic serum blood levels of ethosuximide (Zarontin) range from 40 to 100 mcg/mL... 

Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, mental depression, confusion, delayed or impaired thought processes, drowsiness, abdominal distention, decreased bowel sounds, paralytic ileus, muscle weakness or fatigue, flaccid paralysis, absent or diminished deep tendon reflexes, weak irregular pulse, paresthesias, leg cramps, ECG changes Hyperkalemia... 

Irritability, anxiety, listlessness, mental confusion, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal distress, gastrointestinal hyperactivity, paresthesias, weakness and heaviness of the legs, flaccid paralysis, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, ECG changes... 

Suberitine, a small protein from the sponge Suberites domcuncula, has a variety of actions. It is not very toxic but causes hemolysis in human erythrocytes, flaccid paralysis in crabs and depolarization of squid axon and abdominal nerve of crayfish. A variety of extracts from Porifera have been shown to be toxic to fish and generally have cytotoxic and hemolytic actions (62,63). As discussed previously, a variety of sponges exude substances that are toxic to fish. 

CMV polyradiculopathy AIDS Acute Lumbosacral pain saddle anesthesia rapidly progressive flaccid paraparesis CMV infection necrotizing neuropathy... 

PP characteristically presents with subacute lumbosacral pain, saddle anesthesia , a rapidly progressive flaccid paraparesis and urinary retention over a few days to weeks (Eidelberg et al. 1986 So and Olney 1994). The motor involvement may be asymmetric (So and Olney 1994). A thoracic sensory level may be found in some patients (Eidelberg et al. 1986), and upper extremities may be involved late in the course of disease (Said et al. 1991). The majority of untreated individuals die within a few weeks. Many patients with CMV-related PP have co-existing systemic CMV infection such as retinitis (Behar et al. 1987 Miller et al. 1990). 

At blood levels from 0.4g%-0.6g% (86.8 to 130.2 mmol/L) alcoholic coma often occurs, accompanied by decreased respiration, blood pressure, and body temperature Blood levels between 0.6 g% and 0.8 g% (130.2 to 173.6 mmol/L) are often fatal resulting from respiratory arrest, aspiration of gastric contents, or airway obstruction due to flaccid tongue... 

Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves innervate the penis. In the flaccid state, OC2-adrenergic receptors mediate tonic contraction of the arterial and corporal smooth muscles. This maintains high penile arterial resistance and a balance exists between blood flow into and out of the corpora. With sexual stimulation, nerve impulses from the brain travel down the spinal cord to the thoracolumbar ganglia.3 A decrease in sympathetic tone and an increase in parasympathetic activity then occurs, causing a net increase in blood flow into the erectile tissue. Erections may also occur as a result of a sacral nerve reflex arc while patients are sleeping (nocturnal erections). 

Penile prostheses are semi-rigid malleable or inflatable rods, which are inserted surgically into the corpus cavernosa to allow erections (Fig. 48-2). The malleable rods are rigid at all times, but may be bent into position by the patient when desired. The inflatable prostheses remain flaccid until the pump within the scrotum moves fluid from a reservoir to the cylinders within the penis. Detumescence is achieved when the fluid is then transferred back to the reservoir by activating a release button. 

Multiple factors play a role in the development of AOM. Viral infection of the nasopharynx impairs eustachian tube function and causes mucosal inflammation, impairing mucociliary clearance and promoting bacterial proliferation and infection. Children are predisposed to AOM because their eustachian tubes are shorter, more flaccid, and more horizontal than adults, which make them less functional for drainage and protection of the middle ear from bacterial entry. Clinical signs and symptoms of AOM are the result of host immune response and damage to cells caused by inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor and interleukins that are released from bacteria.4... 

Clostridium botulinum 18-24 Canned fruits, vegetables, meats, honey, salsa, relish Weeks Acute Gl symptoms followed by symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis death is possible Supportive (including mechanical ventilation) trivalent antitoxin... 

Detumescence Reduction or lessening of a swelling, especially the restoration of a swollen organ or body part to normal size the return of the penis to a flaccid state after an erection. 

Fresh leaf is brought to the factory with a few hours of harvesting. Careful handling prevents bruising and allows for the dissipation of heat generated by continuing respiration. It is then subjected to a withering step to reduce leaf moisture from 75-80% to 55-65%. Withered leaf is flaccid and can be worked further without excessive fracture. 

Delayed-action paralytic neurotoxins that block the release of acetylcholine causing a symmetric, descending flaccid paralysis of motor and autonomic nerves. Paralysis always begins with the cranial nerves. Toxins are obtained from an anaerobic bacteria (Clostridium botulinum). Toxin A is a white powder or crystalline solid that is readily soluble in water. It is stable for up to 7 days as an aqueous solution. All toxins are destroyed by heat and decompose when exposed to air for more than 12 h. 

Signs and Symptoms Symptoms include sudden onset of intense headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light (photophobia) followed by central nervous system abnormalities such as stupor, tremors, delirium, focal epilepsy and flaccid paralysis (especially in the shoulder), and coma. Recovery is prolonged. Sequelae may include paralysis of the upper extremities and back. 

Signs and Symptoms Most infections are asymptomatic or produce a nonspecific flulike illness. Symptoms include mild fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, mental confusion, tremors, and flaccid paralysis. Liver and/or spleen may be enlarged. A maculopapular rash may be present on the trunk of the body. May progress to encephalitis and/or meningitis (meningoencephalitis) producing changes in mental status, seizures, and coma. 

Metachromatic leukodystrophy is due to a defect in arylsulfatase A (ASA). There are three major forms late infantile, juvenile and adult. The overall incidence is 1 40,000. In the late infantile and early juvenile forms, which comprise about 80% of patients, the initial symptoms involve the motor system, with falls, loss of ability to walk, flaccid paralysis, difficulty in swallowing, loss of speech, vision, seizures, decerebrate state and death 1-7 years after onset of symptoms. In the adolescent and... 

Pemphigus Flaccid bullae, chest Present or absent Penicillamine,captopril, piroxicam, penicillin, rifampin Supportive0... 

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