An ampule (amp, ampoule) is not necessarily a standardized measurement of volume. Instead, it refers to a single dose of medication pre-packaged in an injectable glass or plastic vessel. For reference, one ampule of bicarbonate is 50 meq (4.2 grams) in 50 mL and one ampule of D50 is 25 grams dextrose in 50 mL.
Month: August 2010
I have a pain in my left eye that’s been on and off for a few weeks. It feels as if there is a bump stuck under my eyelid. I can’t see anything on my eyelid, my eye isn’t swollen or red, it just hurts sometimes. What do I have and what can I do?
It sounds as if you either have a Stye or a Chalazion on your left eyelid. Styes and chalazions are both caused by the clogging and inflammation of the sebaceous glands that line the inside surface of the eyelid. Styes resemble a pimple and are painful, usually self limited to 1-2 weeks, resolve spontaneously, and… Continue reading I have a pain in my left eye that’s been on and off for a few weeks. It feels as if there is a bump stuck under my eyelid. I can’t see anything on my eyelid, my eye isn’t swollen or red, it just hurts sometimes. What do I have and what can I do?
I have rosacea and sometimes get acne pretty bad on my cheeks, especially if I drink the night before or get stressed out. I use gentle soap and lotion on my face, but acne cream makes my face turn really red. is there anything I can use to clear up the acne?
Rosacea is a chronic acne-like skin condition that predominantly affects adults with fair skin. It can present with red discoloration, dry cracking skin, visible blood vessels, and/or pimples over the nose and cheeks. For treating mild acne with rosacea, topical metronidazole is usually the first line treatment and has proven to be a very effective… Continue reading I have rosacea and sometimes get acne pretty bad on my cheeks, especially if I drink the night before or get stressed out. I use gentle soap and lotion on my face, but acne cream makes my face turn really red. is there anything I can use to clear up the acne?
Which country has the longest life expectancy?
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s 2006 conference, the nation with the longest life expectancy for men is Iceland at 79.7 years and for women is Japan at 85.3 years.
I had chinese food last night and this morning, my eyes were really puffy and my face looked swollen. Is this because the chinese food was really salty?
Most likely, in the absence of other symtpoms, you are experiencing swelling around the eyes (periorbital edema) and face because of your salty dinner. The sodium load causes you to retain excess free water, and with the aid of gravity, it pools in the dependent parts of your body. During the day, it would be… Continue reading I had chinese food last night and this morning, my eyes were really puffy and my face looked swollen. Is this because the chinese food was really salty?