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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Avian Influenza Vaccine
  • Flu Medications

Treatments Overview Articles

Avian influenza
Different types of avian flu virus may cause different symptoms. Therefore, treatment may vary. In general, treatment with the antiviral medication oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) may make the disease less severe - if you start taking...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 17, 2007

Specific Treatments Articles

Mechanical Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs. Purpose Mechanical ventilation provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose own ventilatory abilities are diminished or lost.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Ventilation Management
Ventilation management involves providing optimal mechanical ventilation in order to promote the patient's recovery and to reestablish spontaneous breathing. Purpose Mechanical ventilation is used when a patient is unable to breathe adequately on their own.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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