Biomedical subjects

J R Tucker

Publications and source records attributed to J R Tucker.

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PubMed2000

Indications for, techniques of, complications of, and efficacy of gastric lavage in the treatment of the poisoned child.

Gastrointestinal decontamination is central to the care of poisoned patients, and gastric lavage is one common method for gastrointestinal decontamination. Gastric lavage in pediatric patients should be limited to children who present shortly after a potentially life-threatening ingestion. The routine use of gastric lavage has recently been questioned because of limited outcome data and increased morbidity. If gastric lavage is deemed necessary, proper positioning of the patient and strict attention to appropriate technique are essential to avert complications.

Child↗

PubMed1999

Experimental and field evaluations of two acaracides for control of I. pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae) in northern California.

Use of acaricides for the control of Ixodes pacificus (Cooley & Kohls), the vector of Lyme borreliosis in the western United States, can be a beneficial component in a program to reduce the morbidity of Lyme borreliosis in California. Three commercially available acaricides, carbaryl, chlorpyrifos, and diazinon, were evaluated in laboratory bioassays for their effectiveness against I. pacificus adults. Based on bioassay results, chlorpyrifos and carbaryl were selected for field evaluations. Chlorpyrifos demonstrated the lowest LD50 in the laboratory and the best overall control in the field trials. Chlorpyrifos and carbaryl provided effective control with a residual effect on adult ticks up to 7 wk after a single treatment. A field application timed to coincide with the highest period of adult questing activity proved effective in the control of I. pacificus in a Sierran foothill habitat. Judicious use of either of the acaricides evaluated may help to reduce adult tick densities in a peridomestic environment and thereby reduce the risk of human exposure to Lyme borreliosis and other tick-borne agents.

Animals↗

PubMed1998

Alcoholic beverages: proof and flammability.

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Alcoholic Beverages↗

PubMed1998

Resource utilization.

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Child Abuse↗

PubMed1998

Late-presenting acute acetaminophen toxicity and the role of N-acetylcysteine.

NAC is an effective antidote for APAP toxicity. NAC has been shown to be effective for early toxicity and is gaining acceptance for late toxicity. As the knowledge of APAP toxicity advances, the duration and route of NAC administration may be clarified.

Acetaminophen↗

PubMed1994

Effective management of complaints in the emergency department.

Many of the causes of complaints can be reduced but not completely eliminated. Appropriate attention through education and quality management keeps the department's attention focused on increasing patient satisfaction.

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Complications of varicella: varicella-associated cerebritis in a child. Case report and review.

Chickenpox is a common contagious disease of childhood. Infection with varicella-zoster virus generally follows a benign course, but complications may occur. We report the case of a child with chickenpox who developed diffuse cerebritis with significant dehydration, azotemia, elevations in transaminases, and coagulopathy. The neurologic complications of varicella-zoster infection are reviewed.

Chickenpox↗