A 42-year-old male presented with back pain and an infected wound, later developing symptoms of fatigue, difficulty drinking water, muscle spasms, behavioral changes, and phobias. Concerns of possible Rabies led to admission, treatment with fluids, antivirals, and sedatives. Tetanus immunization was

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Tranquillizer-sedatives are drugs used in veterinary medicine to reduce mental tension, induce calmness, and manage behavioral disorders in animals. The chapter covers the classification, therapeutic uses, mechanisms of action, and adverse effects of various tranquillizer groups such as phenothiazin

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This chapter discusses the classification, salient features, and uses of sedatives and hypnotics in veterinary pharmacology. Sedatives subdue excitement and induce calmness without necessarily causing sleep, while hypnotics induce and maintain sleep. Both classes of drugs act as CNS depressants and

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Delve into the origins and significance of words such as sed, sid, sess, and their relation to concepts like settling, meetings, sedatives, residences, and sedentary lifestyles. Uncover how these roots play a crucial role in describing aspects of sitting, settling, and inactivity in various contexts

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Perpetrators use alcohol and drugs to facilitate sexual assault, exploiting victims' vulnerability. This includes providing substances to create vulnerability deliberately. Participants learn defense strategies and trauma-informed investigation techniques for such cases. Recognizing what consent is

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The Central Nervous System (CNS) plays a crucial role in coordinating the body's functions and responses to the environment. Drugs acting on the CNS can be classified into CNS stimulants and CNS depressants. CNS stimulants include spinal, medullary, and cortical stimulants, with various direct and i

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This comprehensive guide delves into the use of sedatives, analgesics, and paralytics in the intensive care unit (ICU). It covers various medications like Etomidate, Propofol, Ketamine, Benzodiazepenes, and Dexmedetomidine, detailing their indications, dosages, and effects. Understanding the role of

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Effective management of pain, sedation, and delirium is essential in critical care settings to optimize patient comfort, facilitate recovery, and ensure better outcomes. The goal is to control pain adequately, minimize sedative use, and address indications for analgesia and sedatives while being min

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