American family physician
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Routine laryngoscopy can be performed easily and quickly utilizing a right-angle telescope with a specially designed holder. In 1,000 consecutive laryngoscopies done on patients without laryngeal symptoms, abnormalities were found in 173 patients (17.3 percent). Among the abnormalities was an asymptomatic carcinoma which, thanks to early detection, was successfully treated by radiation.
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Axillary nerve block is a safe and reliable method of providing anesthesia for the upper extremity. It is particularly useful because it can be applied in cases of traumatic injury where general anesthesia might present particular hazards. The use of a large volume of anesthetic solution is important, particularly when it is essential to block the musculocutaneous or axillary nerve.
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Diazoxide is a potent and safe antipressor agent for parenteral administration in hypertensive emergencies. Its rapidity of effect provides distinct advantages. Drug resistance does not develop in responsive patients and adverse effects are mild and infrequent. The minor changes in blood urea concentration, despite a marked reduction in blood pressure, enhance the usefulness of diazoxide in azotemic hypertensive patients.