POLICE/FIRE LOG: Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2008 Nov 17, 2008
Patient is breathing, respiratory distress. 9 a.m. Fort Hill St., and West St., suspicious activity of persons. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Lung Injury Nov 13, 2008
Background Survival of patients with acute lung injury or the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been improved by ventilation with small tidal volumes and the use of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP); however, the optimal level of PEEP has been difficult to determine ... Methods We randomly assigned patients with acute lung injury or ARDS to undergo mechanical ventilation with PEEP adjusted according to measurements of esophageal pressure (the esophageal-pressure guided group)... (New England Journal of Medicine)
PEEP Guided by Esophageal Pressure — Any Added Value? Nov 13, 2008
Treatment of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) was introduced more than 40 years ago ... e., the ratio of the partial pressure of arterial oxygen [PaO2] to the fraction of inspired oxygen [FiO2]) or according to an algorithm such as the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network (ARDSNet) protocol. (New England Journal of Medicine)
FDA Establishes Target Action Date of April 17, 2009 for Potential Approval of Discovery Labs' Surfaxin(r) Nov 8, 2008
Nov. 7, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review Discovery Labs' Complete Response for Surfaxin(r) (lucinactant) for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants ... Discovery Labs' lead product from its SRT pipeline is SURFAXIN(r) for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome in premature infants. (Primezone Releases)
Airline loophole: What you can do about animal's death Nov 7, 2008
One dog, named Bonnie, died of asphyxiation; two others suffered respiratory distress. The cargo space lacked sufficient space and ventilation, the USDA found. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Discovery Labs Reports That It Has Not Yet Received FDA Notification Regarding Complete Response Nov 4, 2008
Nov. 4, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), reports that, as of the close of business on November 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had not yet notified Discovery Labs regarding the target action date and review classification of its Complete Response to the May 2008 Approvable Letter for Surfaxin(r) (lucinactant) for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants ... Surfaxin(r), the Company's lead product from its SRT... (Primezone Releases)
Discovery Labs Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Nov 4, 2008
On October 17, 2008, the Company submitted its Complete Response to the May 2008 Approvable Letter issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Surfaxin(r) (lucinactant) for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants ... Surfaxin(r), Discovery Labs' lead product from its SRT pipeline, is the subject of an Approvable Letter from the FDA for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome in premature infants. (Primezone Releases)
NASA-enhanced dust storm predictions to aid health community Oct 29, 2008
"The program has been successful in its work to improve dust storms predictions, which has important implications for air quality and respiratory distress warnings," said John Haynes, Public Health Applications program manager at NASA Headquarters in Washington ... The team is collaborating with physicians, public health experts and community leaders in Lubbock, Texas, to integrate the NASA dust storm predictions into a computer-based decision-support system called the Syndrome Reporting... (EurekAlert!)
POLICE/FIRE LOG: Oc.t. 6-12, 2008 Oct 27, 2008
9:51 a.m. Free St., medical, VNA reports respiratory distress ... 2:15 a.m. Richard Rd., medical, 911 caller reports son has respiratory distress. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Data Presented at European Academy of Pediatrics Meeting Oct 26, 2008
BPD most commonly occurs in pre-term (less than 30 weeks of gestational age) infants with birth weights less than 1,500 g. BPD is even more pronounced in very pre-term infants (less than 26 weeks of gestational age) with birth weights less than 1,000 g. and who have been treated for respiratory distress syndrome. "These results were quite unexpected based on prior evidence indicating the efficacy of inhaled nitric oxide in the prevention of BPD in pre-term infants," stated lead researcher... (PR Newswire)
The Marine Mammal Center begins new leptospirosis study in California Oct 23, 2008
If not treated, the patient can develop kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, and respiratory distress. The Marine Mammal Center advises beach goers and their dogs to stay away from marine mammals they may encounter on beaches and to call the Center's 24-hour response line at (415) 289-SEAL should they come across any marine mammal in distress. (EurekAlert!)
Mothers Launch National Petition for Preemies Oct 17, 2008
"This is a problem because babies born even a few weeks early are at greater risk of serious problems such as respiratory distress, delayed brain development, sudden infant death, jaundice, re-hospitalization and feeding problems." "Neonatologists and general pediatricians are very good at taking care of premature infants once they are safely delivered, but what we all want is to prevent prematurity from occurring in the first place," said Renee R. Jenkins, MD, FAAP, president of the American... (PR Newswire)
Court stakes claim in system Oct 16, 2008
The family accused doctors of ignoring respiratory distress, which cut off oxygen to the young woman s brain. Swain, a former gymast who studied engineering at Ohio University before becoming ill, can no longer walk or talk and requires 24-hour care. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Pockets Of Prosperity Oct 10, 2008
Pediatrix Medical Group helps staff the units that respond to pre-maturity, respiratory distress, infections or other conditions. Aerospace outsourcing firm AAR maintains fleets of jumbo jets for large commercial airlines and defense customers. (Forbes -- Business)
POLICE/FIRE LOG: Sept. 15-21, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
7:10 a.m. Condito Rd., 911 caller reports respiratory distress. 9:18 a.m. Beal St., broken window in the field house. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Bizarre medical condition Oct 3, 2008
Alam, a resident of Jharkhand, was admitted to Belona Nursing Home at Mominpore (in south Kolkata) Sept 21 with severe respiratory distress and increasing abdominal swelling since birth. After carrying out a series of medical tests, including an X-Ray, an ultrasonography and a CT scan, a giant tumour was detected in his abdomen, paediatric surgeon Praffulla Kumar Mishra, who operated on Alam, told IANS.. (Sify.com, India)
Discovery Labs Reports Technical Achievements Towards Gaining FDA Approval of Surfaxin Sep 24, 2008
Sept. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) announces that it has achieved technical success in addressing the key remaining requirements identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to gain marketing approval of Surfaxin(r) (lucinactant) for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants ... SURFAXIN(r), the Company's lead product from its SRT pipeline, is the subject of an Approvable Letter from the FDA for the... (Primezone Releases)
What I saw after Ike was revelation Sep 23, 2008
I SAW GOD'S patience displayed as our team watched a middle-aged man with severe emphysema travel outside in his wheelchair to smoke after presenting just an hour before to our treatment area blue and in severe respiratory distress. I saw God's love in family members who hovered protectively hour after hour over elderly parents incapacitated by Alzheimer's dementia. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cameron toddler home after brain injury, struggle to live Sep 18, 2008
His parents give him morphine for accelerated heart rate and respiratory distress, Valium to relax his muscles and Prilosec to control his stomach acids. Nebulizer treatments aid his breathing. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Crisis in the kennel: Is Crufts cruel? Sep 17, 2008
"Together with the help of breeders, we're working extremely hard to improve the health of pedigree dogs. For example, in the bulldogs at Crufts, we look for a smooth coat, and a head that is fairly large in proportion to the dog's overall size. While the face should be short with a broad muzzle, dogs showing respiratory distress are considered highly undesirable. This is a change we have introduced over the last five years. The RSPCA's decision to pull out of Crufts came after a documentary was... (Independent)
From coma to comeback Sep 10, 2008
He was suffering from congestive heart and respiratory distress syndrome. He flat-lined three times. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
More Than a Dozen Sickened by Toxic Gas in ... Aug 27, 2008
Farstad explains, "We check for this quite a bit when we go into hazardous atmospheres. It's one of the gases we check for because it can cause great respiratory distress.". One firefighter and one ambulance worker were treated for less serious exposures. (FOX23 News, NY)
EPA: 19 Indiana counties don't meet new soot standard Aug 21, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that 19 Indiana counties are among 215 counties in 25 states it plans to list as violating the new standard for pollution particles smaller than 2. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Medical measures Aug 21, 2008
They may throw up or have respiratory distress. This policy was approved at one of the final school committee meetings of the 2007-2008 school year and Safier stressed the importance of being careful on field trips. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
EPA plans to cite 5 Midwest states for pollution Aug 20, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that counties in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin have run afoul of rules demanding that outdoor pollution particles be no bigger than 2. 5 micrometers - one-30th the diameter of a human hair. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Nihon Kohden for Its Pioneering Prefense(TM) Early Detection and Notification System(TM) for the Wireless Patient Monitoring Market Aug 19, 2008
In addition to ECG and SpO2, the NTX measures respiration, giving the caregiver a quick indicator of the patient's entering into respiratory distress. Further, the NTX measures non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), thus giving mobility to patients whose blood pressure needs constant monitoring. (PR Newswire)
Hotel employee pushed off: Police Aug 12, 2008
He was put on ventilator because of acute respiratory distress. Midnapore, Aug. 11: Police have said Prasun Adhikary, the Midnapore hotel employee who dropped down four floors after a scuffle with a TV reality show team, was pushed off. (Calcutta Telegraph)
New drug targets main culprit in common colds Aug 12, 2008
In most people rhinovirus infections are a minor inconvenience and are self limiting, but 75% of common colds suffered by children under 5 years of age in the US, require a doctor's attention and HRV is a major cause of hospitalisation and respiratory distress in individuals with chronic underlying respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD sufferers. HRV is suspected to be a culprit in 70% of all asthma exacerbations and more than 50% of the hospitalised cases and contribute... (News-Medical.net)
North Iowa heroes join honorees at State Fair Aug 8, 2008
Upon their arrival, Barton was in severe respiratory distress. She was transported and hospitalized for approximately one week. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
911 delay frustrates police Aug 7, 2008
Dukes was in respiratory distress but was able to tell the 911 operator the name of her street and stayed on the line for 18 minutes before she fell silent. The first ambulance Fulton County dispatchers sent to help Dukes was sent to a wrong address inside Atlanta city limits, nearly 28 miles away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
911 Error Leads To Ga. Woman's Death Aug 6, 2008
Fulton County's 911 director, Alfred Moore, says it began Saturday afternoon when Darlene Dukes called 911 for help because she was "in respiratory distress.". Moore says the 911 operator misheard the address Dukes gave and sent crews to Wells Street in Atlanta when Dukes was actually at home on Wales Street in Johns Creek, north of Atlanta. (CBS News -- US)
Goodyear accidental chemical spray sends seven to hospital Aug 4, 2008
The explosion caused a pipe to burst, spraying Methylethyl Benzine, a chemical that may cause respiratory distress, into the air. Video Goodyear chemical spray sends seven to hospital August 3, 2008. (KHOU.com, TX)
Burn victim taken to SoCal burn center Aug 2, 2008
The man had burns all over his hands, face, legs, arms and torso and in respiratory distress, the official said. Apparently, the man and the friend who had accompanied him to the fire station had been working on a car at a residence on the 400 block of West Street which is directly around the corner from Station 2 when vapors from the car s gas tank caused the tank to ignite. (Santa Maria Times)
UCI proposes $125,000 to cover UCO fire, EMS Jul 28, 2008
in January, three occasions, including one respiratory distress call that resulted in UCI providing advanced cardiac life support for the patient to a hospital. in February, six calls, including one case of seizure and one case of chest pain that involved advanced cardiac life support transport to a hospital. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
600 evacuated from Towers Jul 26, 2008
Groups of cheerleaders carried their fellow athletes, who believed they were suffering respiratory distress from a serious irritant, away from the building. Vanessa Alvaiado, 14, said she and her roommates were preparing for bed when they were told to evacuate the building. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Tainted test had horse medication Jul 25, 2008
If U.S. anti-doping officials confirm a reported positive drug sample from former Cal swimmer Jessica Hardy, she will be left to explain how and why a stimulant designed to alleviate respiratory distress in horses got into her system. Hardy's attorney, Howard Jacobs, told NBCOlympics. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Knowing CPR is a lifesaver Jul 19, 2008
According to the AHA, the report said, conventional mouth-to-mouth breathing remains an important part of CPR for infants and children, largely because their breathing stops more often due to respiratory distress (in a near-drowning, for instance) than because of heart problems. Dallas emergency medical services chief Dr. Paul Pepe, who chairs emergency medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, said that he loves the new chest compression only CPR.. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Upbeat Morris grateful for second chance at life (68) Jul 16, 2008
"The teenager's lungs were in "total white-out," due to Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Most patients who suffer from ARDS hear grim prognoses.Making matters worse, Morris was also found to be suffering from pulmonary hypertension, causing her heart to beat nearly three times faster than normal."The doctors said it was like she was running a marathon," said Debbie, "and breathing through a straw. Her heartbeat was 158 beats, like you're on a treadmill. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Volunteer Firefighter Dies Battling Blaze Jul 4, 2008
Roland suffered respiratory distress Wednesday while working the Oso Fire and was brought to Ukiah Valley Medical Center, according to a news release. Ballantine said the all-volunteer squad of 41 firefighters is battling a 550-acre blaze, one of hundreds started by recent lightning storms. (KCRA 3, CA)
Promising Finding In Severe Lung Disease Jul 1, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 30, 2008) Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified a novel function for an enzyme that plays a role in the tissue injury in acute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as ARDS. ... In acute respiratory distress syndrome, they misfire and attack healthy tissue ... 20, 2007) In a large-scale, multicenter trial of patients with acute lung injury (ALI) or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), researchers showed that higher levels of nitric... (Science Daily)
UIC researchers make promising finding in severe lung disease Jun 30, 2008
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified a novel function for an enzyme that plays a role in the tissue injury in acute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as ARDS. ... In acute respiratory distress syndrome, they misfire and attack healthy tissue. (EurekAlert!)
The tiniest things Jun 27, 2008
Then, just before his third birthday in 2005, Mikey went into severe respiratory distress, unable to breathe. Again, he recovered, but no cause was found. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Potential Role Of Fish-based Fatty Acids In Resolving, Preventing Asthma Jun 26, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 25, 2008) In an ongoing effort to determine the anti-inflammatory value of diets rich in some types of fish, scientists studying asthma and allergic reactions have found that a molecule produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids helps resolve and prevent respiratory distress in laboratory mice. See also. (Science Daily)
Study further defines potential role of fish-based fatty acids in resolving, preventing asthma Jun 24, 2008
WHAT: In an ongoing effort to determine the anti-inflammatory value of diets rich in some types of fish, scientists studying asthma and allergic reactions have found that a molecule produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids helps resolve and prevent respiratory distress in laboratory mice. The research, supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, was led by a research team at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard... (EurekAlert!)
Monsoon illness claims 1 more life Jun 23, 2008
MUMBAI: The rush of patients with fever has begun to worry health officials, with one more person succumbing to febrile illness with acute respiratory distress syndrome on Sunday, taking the toll of monsoon-related illnesses to 10 in June. The 25-year-old victim was admitted to KEM Hospital on June 21 with fever and respiratory problems. (Times of India)
FDA Approves VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection for Patients with Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Jun 21, 2008
There have been reports of acute diffuse infiltrative pulmonary disease of unknown etiology such as pneumonitis, interstitial pneumonia, lung infiltration and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in patients receiving VELCADE. Some of these events have been fatal. There have been reports of Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS) in patients receiving VELCADE. RPLS is a rare, reversible, neurological disorder which can present with seizure, hypertension, headache, lethargy,... (PR Newswire)
A dose of summer precautions Jun 21, 2008
Medical examiners have found that as many as 15 percent of drowning fatalities are dry drowning victims those whose respiratory distress comes after an incident in the water. But it comes in different forms and from different causes. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Discovery Labs and FDA Meet to Clarify Limited Items in SURFAXIN Approvable Letter Jun 19, 2008
June 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) held a teleconference on June 18, 2008 with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss Discovery Labs' approach to addressing key remaining items identified in the May 1, 2008 Approvable Letter to potentially gain U.S. marketing approval of SURFAXIN(r) (lucinactant) for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants ... SURFAXIN(r), the Company's lead product from its SRT... (Primezone Releases)
Make Your Home Greener, Bit-By-Bit Jun 14, 2008
According to an article on Planet Green's Web site, "Most commercial paints release organic compounds that evaporate readily into the air. These volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which include benzene, toluene, naphthalene, methyl chloroform, and formaldehyde, have been fingered for contributing to sick building syndrome, as well as assorted short- and long-term adverse health effects, such as respiratory distress, birth defects, and cancer." To see the complete article. Use Green Insulations. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Experts to Develop National Response to Growing Crisis of Premature Birth Jun 9, 2008
Even infants born just a few weeks too soon have a greater risk for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), feeding difficulties, temperature instability (hypothermia), jaundice, delayed brain development and death. The plan of action will address key areas, including research, treatment, education and prevention. (PR Newswire)
Dry drowning claims 10-year-old boy's life Jun 6, 2008
He didnt show any immediate signs of respiratory distress, but the boy had an accident in the pool and soiled himself. Still, Johnny, his sister and their mother walked home together. (MSNBC -- Health)
K-9 officer Rasta dies (1289) Jun 5, 2008
Rasta was taken to the vet this weekend after going into respiratory distress. It was decided it would be best for him to be put to sleep. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Videos in Clinical Medicine: Cricothyroidotomy Jun 5, 2008
Indications Cricothyroidotomy is an emergent procedure performed on patients experiencing severe respiratory distress in whom orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation has failed. The procedure involves making an incision in the cricothyroid membrane, which lies between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages, followed by inserting a tracheostomy tube, which allows ventilation. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Lack Of Dental Care May Have Life-threatening Implications Jun 3, 2008
She was transferred to the Critical Care Unit for treatment and was diagnosed as having Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome. She spent 22 days on the Critical Care Unit and a further 22 days on the surgical ward. (Science Daily)
Man Picked Up 'Acting Strange' Dies At Hospital Jun 2, 2008
Glisson was transported to Putnam Community Hospital, where doctors said he went into respiratory distress and died. Because Glisson died after being in the custody of Putnam County deputies, the FDLE was asked to conduct the death investigation. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Profile: John Shine May 29, 2008
He co-founded a research company, California Biotechnology Inc, that grew to a couple of hundred scientists using gene cloning to research congestive heart failure, infant respiratory distress and wound healing. By 1987, however, Shine realised that the company needed a business person to lead it, not a scientist, and that his two young teenage children would grow up American if the family did not return to Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Austin fireman who stopped for burger on way to call fired May 29, 2008
AUSTIN A firefighter who stopped to pick up a hamburger before rushing to help a woman in respiratory distress has been fired ... Evans said in the memo that for a person in respiratory distress, two minutes can mean the difference between life and death or could lead to permanent brain injury. (Houston Chronicle)
Texas Firefighter Fired For Stopping For A Burger May 29, 2008
(May 28, 2008)--An Austin firefighter who stopped to pick up a hamburger en route to help a woman in respiratory distress has been fired. Officials say Michael Pooler's decision to stop at the Burger House next to his fire station before jumping onto a fire truck delayed the emergency response by two minutes. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cricothyroidotomy May 29, 2008
James Hsiao, M.D., and Victor Pacheco-Fowler, M.D.. Since this article has no abstract, below are the first 100 words from the narration of this and its chapter headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)
FDA Warns Mothers About Nipple Cream May 27, 2008
The cream, promoted to nursing mothers to help soothe dry or cracked nipples, contains ingredients that may cause respiratory distress, vomiting and diarrhea in infants, the agency said. The potentially harmful ingredients in the cream are chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol. (Fox News)
FDA Says Nipple Cream Could Harm Infants May 26, 2008
The product, marketed to nursing mothers to help soothe and heal their dry or cracked nipples, contains ingredients chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol that could cause respiratory distress or vomiting and diarrhea in infants, the FDA said. The agency said the company has stated it has discontinued marketing the product. (Newsmax)
Keeping Our Troops Alive May 24, 2008
The day 9NEWS NOW visited the training--Drennon and 2 of his comrades--were working on a "patient" who had just been hit by 00004000 an IED. He was in respiratory distress, with a severe leg wound, and he was losing blood quickly. While Drennon and the others worked on the "patient," cameras were rolling. (W-USA News, DC)
New Wrinkle In Study Of Materials Folding Under Pressure May 21, 2008
And in the biomedical arena, researchers may be able to develop a therapy for sufferers of Respiratory Distress Syndrome that mimics the physical properties, rather than the chemical composition of natural lung surfactant. "We might not necessarily have to use the particular lung surfactant components that nature uses," Pocivavsek said. (Science Daily)
Food Poisoning May 20, 2008
Severe symptoms may include blurry vision, respiratory distress, and swelling of the tongue and mouth. Symptoms typically last from four to six hours, and rarely more than one or two days. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Father held in assault on baby May 18, 2008
Paramedics found the baby in respiratory distress and took him to St. Peter's Hospital, where doctors got the baby breathing again before transferring him to Albany Medical Center Hospital. Detectives from the Children y Services Unit were called to St. Peter's. (Albany Times Union)
