Vasodilators
A. Sympatholytics 1. β-Adrenergic blockers are less commonly used as first-line agents in hypertension as other agents may have a better safety profile for this indication in those older than the age…
Intravenous Sedatives and Hypnotics
2. The context-sensitive half-time of propofol is only minimally influenced by the duration of the infusion (when used as a sedative for prolonged intensive care unit [ICU] care, the context sensitive…
Colon Diseases
9 Colon Diseases Anatomy of the Colon Viscera: Mucosa and Musculature of Large Intestine Parts and Landmarks • Cecum, appendix, and ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon ~150 cm total length…
Gastroduodenal Diseases
10 Gastroduodenal Diseases Anatomy of the Stomach and Duodenum Stomach in Situ Parts of the Stomach • Cardia(c) portion joins the abdominal esophagus. • Fundus: uppermost curvature to the left…
Hip and Thigh Fractures
24 Hip and Thigh Fractures Anatomy of the Hip and Thigh Hip Joint and Ligaments Femur Femur • Parts and landmarks: head; fovea (for round ligament); neck; greater trochanter; lesser…
Vertebral Fractures
3 Vertebral Fractures Anatomy of the Vertebral Column Vertebral Column and Spine Articulated Vertebrae and Spine • Number: 31 = C7 + T12 + L5 + S5 + Co4 •…
Liver Diseases
13 Liver Diseases Anatomy of the Liver Liver in Situ Surfaces and Bed of Liver Basic Gross Anatomy • Liver develops in ventral mesogastrium, surrounded by peritoneum, except for bare…
