| Esmarch bandage | A narrow hard rubber tourniquet with a chain fastener. Synonym: Esmarch bandage. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Esmarch tourniquet | A narrow hard rubber tourniquet with a chain fastener. Synonym: Esmarch bandage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Esmarch, Johann von | <person> German surgeon, 1823-1908. See: Esmarch tourniquet. (05 Mar 2000) |
| esmolol | <drug> A beta-adrenergic blocking agent with brief duration of action. Pharmacologic action: Short acting beta-blocker with rapid onset. Beta-1 selective at normal doses. Reduces heart rate, myocardial contractility, and blood pressure, but also reduces myocardial oxygen demand. Uses: Consider use of this beta-blocker for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. May also be used for PSVT after using adenosine and verapamil. Dose: Loading dose: 0.25 - 0.5 mg/kg. Maintenance: 50-100 mcg/kg per min Potential complications: bradycardia, worsened AV block, hypotension, congestive heart failure, bronchospasm (unusual at normal dose). Chemical name: Benzene propanoic acid, 4-[2-hydroxy-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]propoxy]-, methyl ester, hydrochloride. (15 Mar 2000) |