Training, medical professionals

The parenteral route of administration is associated with several major disadvantages (see Section 3.5.2). Parenteral administration is invasive and may require the intervention of trained medical professionals. Strict regulations for parenteral formulations govern their use and generally dictate that they are as simple as possible and the inclusion of excipients in the formulation is kept to an absolute minimum. Furthermore, developing a DDTS requires an enormous amount of R D investment in terms of cost, effort and time,... 

Of the various types of record-keeping, health care facilities frequently use a problem-oriented format. Developed first in medical settings, this type of record-keeping was used to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and to train medical professionals (Weed, 1969). Working in interdisciplinary health care and mental health settings, social workers find that problem-oriented record-keeping enables them to comply with the facility s documentation requirements. 

Integral to the conventional approach to chemical agent casualty management is that any medical assistance will be provided by appropriately trained medical professionals. In contrast, the approach proposed by the ICRC states that not only is medical care possible in a contaminated or potentially contaminated environment but also that non-medical emergency responders could provide some effective first aid. 

St. John s wort, an herbal nonprescription medication containing hyperi-cum, may be effective for mild to moderate depression, but it is associated with several drug-drug interactions. Its potency, purity, and manufacture are not regulated by the FDA. As depression is a potentially life-threatening disease, all antidepressant treatments should be overseen by a trained healthcare professional. 

Contamination assessment of an injured individual should be performed by a trained health professional under the supervision of on-the-scene medical personnel. This assessment should include collecting radiation and chemical agent measurements using instrumentation identified in Section 6.12, nasal wipes, and collection of saliva, blood, and other samples for laboratory testing. The distribution of contamination and locations of wounds on the body should be recorded. 

Pharmaceutical companies have recourse to aU the art of sophisticated advertising, promotion, public relations and specialist agencies, as well as having their own trained marketing professionals. Consequently written, documentary and published promotional items are usually reviewed and scrutinised by the company medical advisers for conformity with the known data and the ABPI Code of Practice, while the regulatory affairs professionals usually ensure conformity with the product licence. A pharmaceutical... 

The example of other health workers in the USA nurse practitioners, physician assistants and optometrists demonstrates that non-medical professionals can be trained to adequately prescribe drugs within their area of expertise. Pilot projects, e.g. in the state of California, with psychologists prescribing psychopharmaceuticals with appropriate training and supervision were successful in that both the patients and supervising physicians were comfortable with the clinical performance of the trainees (De Leon and Wiggins, 1996, p. 226). 

Recruiting more public health and medical professionals who can be credentialed, trained, and prepared for future disasters that may affect their hometowns or other communities. 

The preferred way for patients to receive their medicines is for a trained healthcare professional to examine them and then prescribe on an individual patient basis. However in some circumstances it may be advantageous for patients to receive medications from other specially trained healthcare professionals, for example, paramedics. 

Overall, there is a general agreement that local preparedness of medical professionals for chemical terrorist incidences, as well as the levels of organization and systemic preparedness required and available are nominal. Although there are some highly trained personnel available and excellent capabilities in many consequence management organizations to respond to a domestic chemical disaster, chemical response personnel and equipment are everywhere limited compared to the potential threat, and there is still much room for improvement. 

NOTE Use of a respirator to reduce exposure to a HAP to below the Toxic Exposure Guideline requires professional expertise to determine the choice and effectiveness of the respirator. The use of a respirator can place strain on respiratory and cardiac systems. A medical exam by a specially trained health professional is needed prior to the use of a respirator to determine if the use of a respirator poses a risk to the health of the wearer. 

When anti-ChEs are to be used, there should be provision for a trained medical or nursing professional to be on site during the application phase. They should have access to necessary emergency first aid and treatment needs (e.g., airways, oxygen, and antidotes). When there are no local health facilities nearby, there should be arrangements for transporting overexposed and poisoned workers to the nearest capable hospital. 

This publication is intended to provide educational information for the reader on the covered subject. It is not intended to take the place of personalized medical counseling, diagnosis, and treatment from a trained health professional. 

CHEMTREC is a 24-hour resource center that provides technical and emergency response information, shipper contact, and medical assistance for incidents involving chemicals and other hazardous materials to first responders, the transportation industry, medical professionals, and others. The Center also provides access to industry mutual aid programs and is involved in prevention by providing training assistance and materials and educational programs. 

Orthopedics is the science that studies the bones, muscles, and joints in the human body, collectively referred to as the musculoskeletal system. Medical professionals who specialize in this branch of medicine treat a wide variety of conditions. Some of the many conditions that are treated by orthopedic physicians are arthritis, sports injuries, back pain, and leg and foot disorders. Orthopedic surgeons are specifically trained to deal with conditions and disorders associated with the musculoskeletal system and to perform surgical repair when necessary. 

The most direct route to achieve a career in pattern recognition would be to receive advanced training in electrical engineering. Professional statisticians, mathematicians, neurobiologists, and physicists also participate in pattern research. Alternatively, some medical professionals work with pattern recognition, most notably radiologists who participate in CAD research and development. 

Training and Provision of Expertise.Telemedi-cine technology allows experienced medical practitioners to train and observe medical professionals in a variety of specialties. The implementation of... 

To select the proper respirator for use in an environment, the constituents of that environment must be determined as acciuately as possible. The different types, concentrations and toxic effects of this environment must be analyzed carefully by a trained industrial hygienist, safety engineer or medical professional. These professionals depend on... 

Sufficient labeling and training information is included with the medical device to enable a medical professional or patient to use the device safely. 

K the facility does not have a nurse or medical professional handy, someone must determine what type of medical attention the injury warrants. K a co-worker or nearby team member is first-aid trained, we should... 

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