Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms possible for parts of Southwest. The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening across portions of southern New Mexico and southwest Texas.
Autolytic debridement uses the bodyâs own processes (enzymes and moisture) to break down tough eschar and slough. It does not damage healthy skin, but breaks down dead and devitalized tissue over time quite effectively. The idea behind autolytic debridement is to keep wound fluids in constant contact with the wound. This is achieved with the use of semi-occlusive or occlusive dressings such as transparent films, hydrogels and hydrocolloids. This method can be used on stage ll or lll wounds that are not heavily exudative. Advantages.
Treatment of electrolyte disorders in adult patients in the intensive care unit. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2005; 62(16):1663-82 (ISSN: 1079-2082) College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan (UM), Ann Arbor, 48109, USA. PURPOSE: The treatment of electrolyte disorders in adult patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), including guidelines for correcting specific electrolyte disorders, is reviewed. SUMMARY: Electrolytes are involved in many metabolic and homeostatic functions.