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By: Ian A. Reid PhD

• Professor Emeritus, Department of Physiology, University of California, San Francisco

https://cs.adelaide.edu.au/~ianr/

However , up to now , the identifcation of provides higher selectivity and confdence to confrm a body fuid [1]. For now, portable and miniaturized instruments have vibrational spectroscopy will not be used for the forensic identifcation been used for detection of drugs and explosives, thanks to the wide of body fuids beyond the academic and research feld. In fact, these portable instruments require a library containing spectra from standards to provide an accurate result of identifcation based on the Conclusions automatic matching between the measured spectrum and the spectra In forensics, spectroscopic techniques are being researched for the within the library. However, current libraries lack of spectral detection and identifcation of human biological fuids, important information concerning body fuids. Body fuids are challenging evidence to understand a crime scene and try to identify the forensic evidence because they do not appear as isolated particles like aggressors. Terefore, techniques in the laboratory and then the research concerning their this technique is exclusively used as a presumptive assay. Morgan S L, Myrick M L (2011) Rapid Visualization of Biological Fluids However, further research and comprehensive studies focused on at Crime Scenes using Optical Spectroscopy. De Forest P R, Bucht R, Kammerman F, Weinger B, Gunderson L (2009) Blood on Black-Enhanced Visualization of Bloodstains on Dark Surfaces. Finnis J, Lewis J, Davidson A (2013) Comparison of methods for visualizing blood on dark surfaces. Zapata F, Fernandez de la Ossa M A, Garcia-Ruiz C (2015) Emerging Diferentiation of body fuids stains on fabrics by external refectance spectrometric techniques for the forensic analysis of body fuids. Forensic Sci from laboratory testing to non-destructive rapid confrmatory Int 180: 37-42. Jackson A R W, Jackson J M (2008) The examination of body fuids, in: purposes using Raman spectroscopy combined with advanced statistical Jackson A R W, Jackson J M, Forensic Science, Pearson Prentice Hall, analysis. Li R (2012) Forensic serology, in: Kobilinsky L, Forensic Chemistry and animal blood traces via Raman spectroscopy. Stoilovic M (1991) Detection of semen and blood stains using polilight as Forensic Sci Int 181: e1-5. Vandenberg N, van Oorschot R A H (2006) The use of polilight in the its potential application to forensic body fuid identifcation. Anal Bioanal detection of seminal fuid, saliva, and bloodstains and comparison with Chem 396: 525-534. Santucci K A, Nelson D G, McQuillen K K, Dufy S J, Linakis J G (2002) Raman spectroscopic signature of saliva. Seidl S, Hausmann R, Betz P (2008) Comparison of laser and mercury Raman spectroscopic signature of sweat and its potential application to arc lamp for the detection of body fuids on diferent substrates. Sensors of Semen (Human and Boar) and Saliva on Fabrics by a Very High (Basel) 10: 2869-2884. Powers L S, Lloyd C R (2007) Method and apparatus for detecting and Raman spectroscopic signatures as a tool for forensic identifcation of imaging the presence of biological materials. Jobin R M, De Goufe M (2003) The persistence of seminal constituents and Near-Infrared spectrometers. Lien, Technical Leader, Serology Operations Working version as of 08/14/2015 Table of Contents General Guidelines. The procedures within this Serology Procedures Manual are intended to support the processes outlined in the Evidence Examination Procedure in the Evidence and Case Management Manual. In general, screening tests and/or confirmatory tests are used to identify physiological fluids such as blood, semen, and saliva prior to further analysis. All reagents are available pre-made and are quality control checked, where possible. Receipt of postmortem specimens this task should be performed reasonably soon after a batch of samples arrives in the laboratory. Specimens from all five boroughs are delivered to the laboratory in sealed red plastic containers. Note: if samples arrive late in the day, inventory red bins (Step 2) and store samples in a refrigerator. To inventory the contents of the red plastic containers proceed with the following: For discrepancies or problems with the inventory, refer to ?Section E: Troubleshooting? and proceed as specified. Once inventoried and processed, store samples in the appropriate storage area (See Table 2). The setup of the bloods and bloodstain cards must be witnessed by another laboratory staff member.

Males may also have to be added to breeding flocks if many of the original males die or have to be culled. The need for spiking is probably related to ability or willingness of males to mate successfully, rather than to the fertilizing capacity of those males that are maintaining fertility of the flock (Casanovas, 1999). The introduction of young males to the flock increases the mating frequency both through the mating activity of young males themselves and indirectly through stimulation of the resident, older males (Appleby et al. Young males have a lower percentage of complete mating when initially added to the flock, but show increased success over time (Appleby et al. The proportion of mountings that led to complete mating increased from 37% initially to 69% five wk after the males were introduced to a flock of hens (Kratzer and Craig, 1980). In naturally mated hens, about 4% of the hens were found to produce 40% of the unfertilized eggs (Leeson and Summers, 2000). This suggests that periods of infertility for individual hens are likely caused by hens not being sexually responsive to males or preferential mating of selected hens by the males (Leeson and Summers, 2000). Selecting breeding males that have a high fertilizing capacity is a matter of economic importance because it has been estimated that about 10 to 15% of all chicken eggs incubated are infertile (Parker, 1949). Rapid growth and large appetite are desirable traits in broilers being grown for their meat. In the parent stock, this can inhibit reproductive performance resulting in a requirement for some form of controlled feeding. The stocking density, sex ratio, and environmental conditions of the flock affect aggression, dominance and mating behavior. These factors can in turn affect the mating frequency of the flock altering the fertility of the hatching eggs produced. Shank length (Jaap, 1938) and more recently chest width, keel length and head width have 48 been associated with skeletal frame size. In some cases, broiler breeder males in typical housing systems are under-fed due to competition with large males. Broiler breeder managers have been searching for methods of assessing male reproductive performance. External characteristics such as comb height and shank color are easily observable and could be related to male reproduction. In the case of natural mating, the function of the male is to produce viable sperm in the testes and then to efficiently transport these to the cloaca of the hen during mating (Nishiyama, 1955). The breeder manager to some extent can manipulate reproductive processes in both sexes. Modifications of the social order in flocks of hens by the injection of testosterone propionate. Lessons for the poultry industry gleaned from experiences with other commodity species. Pattern of secretion of luteinizing hormone and testosterone in the sexually mature male turkey. Metabolic activity and behavioral adaptation of light-bodied chicks to meal feeding. Age effect of male and female broiler breeders on sperm penetration of the perivitelline layer overlying the germinal disc. Excitatory amino acids: Evidence for a role in the control of reproduction and anterior pituitary hormone secretion. Influence of spermatozoa numbers and insemination frequency on fertility in dwarf broiler breeder hens. Effects of dietary restriction on reproductive performance of broiler breeder males. Chicken gonadotrophins: Their effects on the testes of immature and hypophysectomized Japanese quail. The effect of feeding programs on reproductive traits and selected blood chemistries of caged broiler breeder males.

The drain is sutured to the skin of the free portion of the penis with 4 to 6 interrupted sutures of 0 to 00 absorbable suture material (making s ure to avoid the urethra and corpus spongiosum penis). A (perhaps less desirable) alternative is to use elastic tape to tape in the rubber or plastic urine drainage tube (described above) and change this ?bandage? at least once or twice weekly. Surgery might be necessary to remove the stenotic or fibrotic portion of the prolapse. If the longitudinal laceration has healed transversely, the prepuce will be shortened and have a pendulous portion. Removal of the excessive preputial mucosa on Bos indicus bulls or removing some skin to make their prepuce less pendulous may prevent recurrence, although breeders should be encouraged to select against bulls with very pendulous prepuces. Especially in Bos taurus bulls, one must be careful not to remove too much preputial mucosa or the penis will not extend far enough. One reference states that the remaining portion of the preputial membrane should be at least slightly longer than twice the length of the free portion of the penis. However, if there is severe edema, a deep laceration, or deep necrosis and fibrosis, the prognosis is guarded to poor. If the abscess cannot be drained from inside the preputial cavity, conservative therapy (systemic antibiotics, hydrotherapy, and rest from sexual activity) may be the best option for resolution of the scar tissue. Refer to Large Animal Urogenital Surgery, Bovine and Equine Urogenital Surgery, and other textbooks for further details on this condition. As he gets older, the abdomen becomes deeper and the bull less agile, and he is unable to breed. If this is not possible, it has been suggested that a general anesthetic or an internal pudendal nerve block (ref. If the length of the extended penis is < 25 cm from the tip to the preputial orifice, the penis of the bull is too short. Treatment analgesics, diuretics (if urine output is not compromised), and non steroidal anti-inflammatories. Sedatives should only be administered if they are essential to ensure operator safety. Some authors suggest repeatedly applying pressure bandages and massaging the penis through the bandages to reduce the edema before applying a longer-term bandage. The penis should be coated with an emollient to prevent drying and cracking of the epithelium. Alternatively, the penis can be retained in the sheath by a nylon net or panty hose that has been suspended at the preputial orifice by rubber tubing. If paralysis of the penis persists, amputation or surgical retraction may be necessary. Whenever possible, the stallion should be castrated and the castration incisions allowed to heal prior to amputation or surgical retraction of the penis. Circumcision (the reefing operation) may be required if there is excessive preputial scarring. These procedures are described in Current Therapy in Theriogenology 2, Equine Reproduction, Large Animal Urogenital Surgery, Bovine and Equine Urogenital Surgery, other surgery textbooks, etc. Persistent and extensive medical therapy s hould precede a decision to perform any of these surgeries. Reserpine has been reported to cause penile paralysis in a stallion when used for a prolonged period in order to modify his behavior. Etorphine has also been reported to be a cause of penile paralysis or 18 priapism in the horse. Pathogenesis and clinical signs of penile paralysis not well understood tranquilizers cause blood stasis in the corpus cavernosum penis (ccp) and may result in loss of vascular tone. Tranquilizers relax the smooth muscles of the ccp as well as the retractor penis muscles. Treatment benztropine mesylate (= Cogentin has anticholinergic and antihistaminic effects) @ 8 mg (0.

Typically awake prone ventilation is paired with high ow nasal cannula , but it could also be used with a standard nasal cannula . The pathology shows acute tubular necrosis , which appears to be a re ection of generalized multi-organ failure. Renal failure correlates with a poor overall prognosis (92% mortality with renal failure versus 9% without). Patients who survive the initial phases of the illness may still require prolonged ventilator support (possibly developing some radiographic elements of brosis)(Zhang 2020 link. As the epidemic progresses, an issue which may arise is a large volume of patients unable to wean from mechanical ventilation. The absolute numbers may vary depending on whether some cases were missed, but the relative impact of various risk factors is probably accurate. As shown in the second gure below, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratios >3 could suggest a worse prognosis. Other predictors of poor outcome include markers of in ammation (C-reactive protein and ferritin), lactate dehydrogenase, and D-dimer. D-dimer elevation over 1 ug/L was the strongest independent predictor of mortality in Zhou et al. Troponin is a prognostic factor, but it may be challenging to compare values obtained across different laboratories. Many centers have developed drive-thru testing, which avoids exposure of other patients in the emergency department. Patients with mild symptoms can generally be discharged home, with instructions to isolate themselves. These decisions should be made in coordination with local health departments, who can assist in follow-up. Features favoring home discharge may include: Ability to understand and comply with self-isolation. Lack of hypoxemia, marked chest in ltrates, or other features that would generally indicate admission. Be careful of making major changes to usual treatment approaches for viral pneumonia, based on limited evidence. Ultimately the key here is simply high quality supportive care for viral pneumonia. The Internet Book of Critical Care is an online textbook written by Josh Farkas (@PulmCrit), an associate professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Vermont. See our full disclaimer, our privacy policy, commenting policy and here for credits and attribution. Comparatively, preterm and low-birth-weight infants are born with lower iron stores and grow faster during infancy. Using anemia as an indicator, it has been found that at least 30% to 40% of children and pregnant 9,10 women in industrialized countries are iron deficient. For infants of 12 months of age, an Hb level less than 110 g/L is considered anemia. The physical signs of anemia 19 include pallor of the conjunctivae, the tongue, the palms and the nailbeds. When anemia is severe, children can also have signs of congestive heart failure with fatigue, tachypnea, hepatomegaly, and edema. Decreased brain iron stores may impair the activity of iron-dependent enzymes necessary for the synthesis, function and degradation of neurotransmitters, Iron-deficiency anemia in children (continued) such as dopamine, serotonin and noradrenaline, causing changes in behaviour and 21 lowering of development test scores in children. Of six randomized controlled trials in children less than two years old, only one showed a significant impact. Of eight double-blind, randomized controlled trials of iron therapy in children older than 22 two years, four reported significant outcome. However, the authors have cautioned on the results of these studies, as many suffered from lack of statistical power and also very few trials have followed the children after the 22 treatment stopped. Only one study has 24 demonstrated a significant effect of iron supplementation in these children. These interventions are only effective when they are available and affordable for all 25 children. The Nutrition and Gastroenterology Committee of the Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that assuming 10% of the iron in a mixed diet is absorbed, the required iron intake is approximately 7 mg/day for term infants aged five to 12 months, 6 mg/day for toddlers aged one to three years, and 8 mg/day for children 26 aged four to 12 years.

All patients received standard drug therapy for heart failure , frequently as multiple medications , which could include diuretics , digitalis, beta-blockers. Valsartan (n=3,282) Placebo (n=2,740) Dizziness 17% 9% Hypotension 7% 2% Diarrhea 5% 4% Arthralgia 3% 2% Fatigue 3% 2% Back Pain 3% 2% Dizziness, postural 2% 1% Hyperkalemia 2% 1% Hypotension, postural 2% 1% Discontinuations occurred in 0. Other adverse reactions with an incidence greater than 1% and greater than placebo included headache, nausea, renal impairment, syncope, blurred vision, upper abdominal pain and vertigo. From the long-term data in the Valsartan Heart Failure Trial, there did not appear to be any significant adverse reactions not previously identified. In post-myocardial infarction patients, doubling of serum creatinine was observed in 4. If co-medication is considered necessary, monitoring of serum potassium is advisable. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Most epidemiologic studies examining fetal abnormalities after exposure to antihypertensive use in the first trimester have not distinguished drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system from other antihypertensive agents. Published reports include cases of anhydramnios and oligohydramnios in pregnant women treated with valsartan (see Clinical Considerations). When pregnancy is detected, consider alternative drug treatment and discontinue Diovan as soon as possible. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk Hypertension in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, premature delivery, and delivery complications. Hypertension increases the fetal risk for intrauterine growth restriction and intrauterine death. Pregnant women with hypertension should be carefully monitored and managed accordingly. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Oligohydramnios in pregnant women who use drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy can result in the following: reduced fetal renal function leading to anuria and renal failure, fetal lung hypoplasia, skeletal deformations, including skull hypoplasia, hypotension and death. In the unusual case that there is no appropriate alternative to therapy with drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system for a particular patient, apprise the mother of the potential risk to the fetus. In patients taking Diovan during pregnancy, perform serial ultrasound examinations to assess the intra-amniotic environment. Patients and physicians should be aware, however, that oligohydramnios may not appear until after the fetus has sustained irreversible injury. Closely observe neonates with histories of in utero exposure to Diovan for hypotension, oliguria, and hyperkalemia. In neonates with a history of in utero exposure to Diovan, if oliguria or hypotension occurs, support blood pressure and renal perfusion. Exchange transfusions or dialysis may be required as a means of reversing hypotension and replacing renal function. In rats, oral valsartan administered at maternally toxic doses (600 mg/kg/day) during organogenesis or late gestation and lactation, resulted in decreased fetal and pup weight, pup survival and delayed developmental milestones. In rabbits administered maternally toxic doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg/day, fetotoxicity was observed. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from exposure to valsartan, advise a nursing woman that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Diovan. Data Valsartan was detected in the milk of lactating rats 15 minutes after oral administration of a 3 mg/kg dose. The pharmacokinetics of Diovan have been evaluated in pediatric patients 1 to 16 years of age [see Clinical Pharmacology (12. Diovan was generally well tolerated in children 6 to 16 years and the adverse experience profile was similar to that described for adults. In children and adolescents with hypertension where underlying renal abnormalities may be more common, renal function and serum potassium should be closely monitored as clinically indicated. Diovan is not recommended for pediatric patients under 6 years of age due to safety findings for which a relationship to treatment could not be excluded [see Adverse Reactions (6. No data are available in pediatric patients either undergoing dialysis or with a glomerular filtration rate < 30 mL/min/1.

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