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ATROPINE 

Name: ATROPINE Classification: Anticholingergic Used in the treatment of symptomatic sinus bradycardia (not recommended for bradycardias below AV node such as Type II 2 o , or complete AV block) Antidote for sinus bradycardia induced by drugs or toxic substances or neurological disorders (which may...

DIAZEPAM (Valium)

Name: DIAZEPAM ( Valium R ) Classification: Anxiolytic agent; sedative; anticonvulsant: Used in the initial control of seizures or in the treatment of status epilepticus Has no long-term anticonvulsant activity Useful in the management of alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens Muscle relaxant -...

ESMOLOL (Brevibloc)

Name: ESMOLOL (Brevibloc R ) Classification: Beta 1 selective receptor blocker; ultra-short acting Decreases HR Decreases AV conduction Decreases myocardial contractility to decrease myocardial oxygen consumption Ultra-short half-life beneficial to treat perioperative tachycardia and hypertension...

MIDAZOLAM (Versed)

Name: MIDAZOLAM (Versed R ) Classification: Anxiolytic agent; sedative; anticonvulsant used in the initial control of seizures or in the treatment of status epilepticus has no long-term anticonvulsant activity useful in the management of alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens muscle relaxant -...

LHSC receives hospital achievement award for sixth year

February 13, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been recognized by the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) for exceeding Ontario Health’s organ and tissue conversion target. “This award is a testament to our teamwork and dedication,” says Ines De Campos, Director of Critical Care and...

LHSC celebrates record number of babies born in 2022

February 14, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is celebrating an exciting milestone: last year, the hospital delivered a record number of babies between January 1 and December 31. In total, there were 6,139 births, a three per cent increase from LHSC’s previous record of 5,964 set in 2021...

CSTAR recognized for excellence with Accreditation from two organizations

February 15, 2023 Accredited by both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada, and the American College of Surgeons Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics (CSTAR) located at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) University Hospital has received five-year Accreditation...

A chance to create new memories: Heart transplant offers the gift of life

Jill Gyurindak recently received a heart transplant after being diagnosed with cardiac sarcoidosis - a rare inflammatory condition that can lead to cardiac issues, including heart failure. April 28, 2022 “I was just feeling a little off,” explains Jill Gyurindak as she begins to recount the health...