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WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? Plato: For the greater good. Karl Marx: It was a historical inevitability. Machiavelli: So that its subjects will view it with admiration, as a chicken which has the daring and courage to boldly cross the road, but also with fear, for whom among them has the strength to contend with such a paragon of avian virtue? In such a manner is the princely chicken's dominion maintained. Hippocrates: Because of an excess of light pink gooey stuff in its pancreas.
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Ever wondered how to forecast the weather without actually using instruments? Check the Clouds: Clouds can tell us a lot about the weather. For example, they can tell us if it’s going to be warmer on a particular night by simply being there. That’s because they prevent heat radiation from escaping. Check the Humidity: If you’re one of those people whose hair gets all curly when it gets really humid out, you know exactly what this is about. Check the Animals: Birds only fly in the sky when they expect fair weather ahead. Look at the Rainbow (but only in the west) and look for a Red Sky: If you see one in the west, it means a major storm front is coming. Check the Air: If it smells like a compost heap, expect some rain soon. Check the Moon: Seen any red moons lately? Check the Wind: If you can tell which way the wind is blowing, you can tell if there is a storm approaching. A Few More Ideas: Make a campfire – If the smoke goes straight up, clear skies ahead.
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Diagnosis and Treatment: Basics and New Developments - Cardiac Rhythm Management: A CardioSource Clinical Community
Satish R. Raj, M.D., F.A.C.C. (Disclosure) Benjamin D. Levine, M.D., F.A.C.C. (Disclosure) February 07, 2013 Editor's Note: Please note this author will address off-label use in the following article. Diagnostic Criteria & Common Clinical Features of POTS POTS is defined as the presence of chronic symptoms of orthostatic intolerance (≥6 months) accompanied by an increased heart rate (HR) ≥30 bpm within 10 minutes of assuming an upright posture (Figure 1) and in the absence of orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure [BP] fall >20/10 mmHg).1,2 In children and adolescents, a higher threshold (≥40 bpm) should be used since they have a greater physiological orthostatic tachycardia.3 Morning postural assessments will optimize diagnostic sensitivity (at the expense of specificity) for POTS.4 Patients with POTS can often seem anxious in clinic. Investigation of POTS Other testing may be reserved for referral centers. Treatment of POTS Exercise Pharmacological Treatment of POTS Conclusions
2012 March 12 - The Scale of the Universe Interactive
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2012 March 12 The Scale of the Universe - Interactive Flash Animation Credit & Copyright: Cary & Michael Huang Explanation: What does the universe look like on small scales? Tomorrow's picture: dust before galaxies Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP)NASA Official: Phillip Newman Specific rights apply.NASA Web Privacy Policy and Important NoticesA service of:ASD at NASA / GSFC& Michigan Tech.
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Ambulance Safety Lessons from Europe - ambulance safety - jems.com
Home » ambulance safety » Ambulance Safety Lessons from Europe David J. Turner, NREMT-P, IC | Friday, July 9, 2010 European ambulances have long been known for their sleek lines, bright colors and familiar "high/low" siren, qualities deemed odd by most American observers. Why are European ambulances so different? Have they just evolved differently, or are they superior? On May 4, 2010, the EMS Safety Foundation embarked on an educational journey to Fulda, Germany. Rettmobil has been billed as Europe's largest exhibition of rescue and mobility vehicles and equipment. Safety Standards Unlike the U.S., Europe has ambulance safety standards. Vehicle Size Despite the popular notion that bigger is better, this isn't the case when it comes to safety. Vehicle Modifications Whereas most U.S. ambulances have extensive body modifications, the exteriors of most European ambulances remain as produced by the automotive industry, maintaining their structural integrity. References 1. Sections
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