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R Hemann

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PubMed2001

Superior vena cava syndrome.

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a relatively common occurrence in the oncology patient. Nurse practitioners should keep a high index of suspicion for the development of this condition. Early detection of signs and symptoms can lead to a more favorable patient response. Diagnostics and referral to an oncologist should be initiated immediately. Biopsy of a suspected lesion is now the standard of care. The standard of treatment remains localized radiation therapy and chemotherapy as appropriate. SVCS may be an oncological emergency, and it may be the presenting symptom of a malignancy. Identification of this potentially fatal circumstance may greatly improve the patient's outcome.

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PubMed2001

Help for colicky babies.

The topic of colic is not new, yet parents often receive little help during a very distressing time. Colic is a diagnosis of exclusion and the diagnosis is made only after a thorough work up to rule out pathological conditions. Several studies are summarized that address the cause and management of colic. One management method, behavioral modification, is described. This intervention uses the acronym REST for Regulate, Environment cues, Structure, and Touch and for Reassurance, Empathy, Support, and Timeout. This management strategy is helpful to decrease irritability, allowing infants to become better able to regulate their environments. In most babies, colic resolves gradually or in some cases dramatically by the age of four months.

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