Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to K Houghton.
Four observers estimated the weight and height of 38 patients who were lying covered on operating theatre trolleys. Regression analysis of the results was performed for each observer. The results showed marked variation in ability to assess these characteristics accurately.
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This report describes the successful use of ketanserin, a 5-HT2 receptor antagonist, for the acute control of systemic blood pressure in a patient with the carcinoid syndrome, undergoing hepatic artery embolisation. Serial measurements of plasma 5-hydroxyindoles, platelet 5-hydroxytryptamine and plasma catecholamines are also given.
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