Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Oct 1992
Case Reports[Reversible pulmonary hypertension in a woman with connective tissue disease].
The present case report describes a woman with known MCTD, who developed acute pulmonary hypertension. She was treated with methylprednisolone and had fully recovered after five days.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Oct 1992
[Accidental falls in nursing homes. A study on the role of drugs in accidental falls in nursing homes].
The drug consumptions of 2228 residents in nursing homes aged 65 years and over were investigated and related to accidental falls during a period of seven months. 95% of the residents received treatment with one or more drugs and 33% with six or more drugs. The risk of accidental falls was significantly increased in persons receiving hypnotics, psychomarmaca and anti-Parkinson medicine. ⋯ This investigation revealed an increased risk of falls particularly when residents were receiving treatment with a short-term hypnotic (Triazolam). It is recommended that this finding should be investigated further.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Oct 1992
[Accidental falls in nursing homes. A study of the extent and circumstances of accidental falls in nursing homes].
Accidental falls in 54 nursing homes with 2228 elderly residents aged 65 years and over were registered during a period of seven months. During the seven months, 512 of the elderly residents fell on a total of 934 occasions. Forty-two fractures of the neck of the femur occurred. ⋯ All falls should be regarded as warnings and result in detailed investigation of the circumstances of the fall in view of prophylactic measures. Accidental falls are caused by a complex interaction between a series of health, therapy, furnishing and attitudes. Various circumstances are emphasized in this investigation which are connected with an increased risk of falling, e.g. vertigo, problems of balance, certain aids and activities in connection with toileting.