Primary signs

The primary signs and symptoms of all types of heart failure include tachycardia, decreased exercise tolerance, shortness of breath, peripheral and pulmonary edema, and cardiomegaly. Decreased exercise tolerance with rapid muscular fatigue is the major direct consequence of diminished cardiac output. The other manifestations result from the attempts by the body to compensate for the intrinsic cardiac defect. 

The primary signs of irritant dermatitis are erythema and edema, which are often localized to the skin of the eyelid, with associated symptoms of burning and stinging more common than itching. The skin usually is flat and dry, with scaling (Figure 27-10). 

About 15 to SO days of incubation arc required before the disease becomes clinically noticeable. The primary sign is jaundice. The disease lasts several weeks and is followed by complete recovery. Hepatitis A is transmitted when the virus is taken in by mouth. The fecal-oral route and elose conluct. unwashed food, and contaminated water account for most of the routes of transmission. The sexual anal-oral route is also u route of spread. Children under the age of 3 frequently have no symptoms but can transmit the diseo.se to adults in child care centers. An injection of hepatitis A immune globulin is one way of preventing the di.seu.se but is only effective for about 30 days. 

Exposure to chloropicrin causes eye and respiratory tract irritation accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. The primary signs and symptoms following... 

Primary signs and symptoms of CVD disease include chest pain, dyspnea with or without ortliopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, cyanosis, fatigue, palpitations, cough, edema, and syncope." During the interview and physical examination, identification and elucidation of the characteristics of and modulating factors for cardiac-related signs and symptoms are obtained. 

Effects SO2 forms sulfurous acid on contact with moist mucous membranes this acid is responsible for most of the pathologic effects. Conjunctival and bronchial irritation (especially in asthmatics) are the primary signs of exposure. Five to 10 ppm in the air is enough to cause severe bronchospasm. Heavy exposure may lead to delayed pulmonary edema. Chronic low-level exposure may aggravate cardiopulmonary disease. 

Perimeter fences that block sidewalks must contain adequate signs directing pedestrian traffic to a safe walkway. Place primary signs on the perimeter fence. However, use other signs to conununicate other safety-related information to pedestrians. Inform contractors to keep all corridors and exit doors clear at aU times. Keep all external exit ways, walks, and drives free from debris, material, tools, and vehicles. Contractors mnst conduct all safety training and education of their employees. Many healthcare organizations may reqnire some construction workers to attend facility-conducted sessions. 

Hepatic encephalopathy secondary to liver damage in small animals, primary signs are depression, disorientation, mild tremors... 

The primary signs and symptoms of methylmercury poisoning in adults are listed in Table 3. Central nervous system... 

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