Ugeskrift for laeger
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During the last two influenza seasons, one of the predominant influenza A types (H1N1) has developed complete resistance to oseltamivir, the primary treatment option. The virus does, however, remain sensitive to zanamavir and amantadine. ⋯ The best prevention strategy remains vaccination of the general population to avoid immunity. Future antiviral treatment calls for knowledge about resistance to existing types of influenza and the availability of all three types of antiviral medication.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Aug 2010
Case Reports[Compartment syndrome in upper arm in anticoagulant therapy after minor trauma].
Compartment syndrome can be a complication of warfarin treatment after a minor trauma. We report a case of an elderly woman who had an uncontrolled, high Internationalised Normalized Ratio (INR) level and had incurred a large haematoma on the left upper arm after a fall. ⋯ It is essential to be aware of symptoms and signs of compartment ischaemia, as early fasciotomy can prevent late complications such as muscle necrosis and contracture or at worst amputation. The patient should be hospitalized for observation for compartment syndrome and control of the INR level.