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D Gorman

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PubMed1983

The effects of hemoglobin supplements on maximal oxygen uptake in females.

There was no significant change in the maximal oxygen uptake for either the experimental or the control group from the pre-test to the post-test. Five blood chemistry measures were unable to predict the post-maximal oxygen uptake scores using the procedure of stepwise regression. An examination of the blood chemistry profiles indicated that sports anemia did not occur. The factorial breakdown was unable to produce any significant insight into the changes in hemoglobin concentration and oxygen consumption. Heme-iron supplementation was unable to override the regulatory system of the body and allow the hemoglobin level to become elevated.

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Assessment of pentachlorophenol-exposed timber workers using a test-of-poisoning model.

Sixty-two former New Zealand timber workers who were exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP) at work were interviewed, examined, and assessed both by laboratory investigations and psychometrically for clinical syndromes that could be related to PCP exposure. Three such syndromes were identified: an acute complex of fever, headaches, upper and lower respiratory tract and eye irritation, skin disease, and foul smelling and discolored sweat; a chronic fatigue syndrome, beginning while still at work and frequently persisting; and a delayed encephalopathy. Neither of the sustained syndromes was considered characteristic of PCP poisoning, and many confounders were identified. An exposure index and a test-of-poisoning score had a statistically insignificant correlation.

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Psychiatric nursing with Australia's multicultural patients.

Despite Australia's officially acknowledged multicultural society, its health care system is monocultural; Anglo-Celtic and non-English-speaking background (NESB) clients are disadvantaged in terms of access and quality of service. To address this problem, current services need to be developed in a way that enables the system to be accessible and sensitive to the needs of NESB clients. One of the factors essential to the achievement of this goal is the education of psychiatric nurses. This article looks at the multicultural society, government policy and initiatives, and the education of psychiatric nurses to provide care to NESB clients in Australia.

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Intravenous conscious sedation in children.

More and more children undergoing both invasive and noninvasive procedures are receiving intravenous conscious sedation (IVCS). Medications including midazolam and fentanyl are used to provide both anxiety and pain relief, whereas barbiturates such as pentobarbital induce sleep for more sensitive studies including diagnostic imaging. An emphasis on proper staff education regarding airway management, medication delivery, patient assessment, and monitoring is essential for safe administration and care. In addition, planning should include preparation time for the patient and family. Adequate patient education as well as proficiency of the clinician enables IVCS to be delivered safely and effectively to achieve the desired outcome with limited risk to the patient.

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