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Subacute bacterial endocarditis

Infective Endocarditis: Classification

Subacute cerebellar degeneration

Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Neurologic paraneoplastic syndromes

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE)

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE)

  • measles infection and

  • Routine Vaccinations: Adverse effects

    Subarachnoid hemorrhage

    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
    Common Types of Traumatic Brain InjuryTables
    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Hematomas

  • in neonate

  • Birth Injuries: Intracranial Hemorrhage

    Subclavian artery

  • aneurysm of

  • Diseases of the Aorta and Its Branches: Aortic Branch Aneurysms

  • congenital abnormality of

  • Obstructive Disorders: Dysphagia Lusoria

    Subclavian steal syndrome

    Ischemic Stroke: Etiology

    Subclavian vein compression

    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Pathophysiology

    Subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy

    Vascular Dementia

    Subcutaneous fat necrosis

  • in neonate

  • Neonatal Hypercalcemia: Etiology

    Subdural empyema

    Subdural Empyema

    Subdural hematoma

    Spinal Subdural or Epidural Hematoma
    Common Types of Traumatic Brain InjuryTables
    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Hematomas
    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Symptoms and Signs
    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Surgery

    Subdural hemorrhage

  • in neonate

  • Birth Injuries: Intracranial Hemorrhage

    Subglottic stenosis

    Airway Establishment and Control: Complications of Tracheal Intubation

    Subjective Global Assessment

    Undernutrition: Physical examination

    Sublingual capnometry

    Monitoring and Testing the Critical Care Patient: Other Types of Monitoring

    Sublingual glands

    see also Salivary glands
    Dental Anatomy and Development: Mouth
    Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables

    Subluxation

  • spinal

  • Nontraumatic Spinal Subluxation
    Craniocervical Junction Abnormalities: Congenital

    Submandibular glands

    see also Salivary glands
    Dental Anatomy and Development: Mouth
    Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables

    Submandibular space

  • infection of

  • Submandibular Space Infection
    Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of InvolvementTables

    Subphrenic abscess

    Intra-Abdominal AbscessesTables
    Intra-abdominal Abscesses: Symptoms and Signs

    Substance abuse disorders

    see also Drug dependence (abuse, addiction, habituation)
    Drug Use and Dependence

    Substance P

    Neurotransmission: Other neurotransmitters

    Succimer

    Guidelines for Chelation TherapyTables
    Lead Poisoning: Treatment

    Succinylcholine

  • in endotracheal intubation

  • Airway Establishment and Control: Paralysis

  • malignant hyperthermia with

  • Malignant Hyperthermia

  • pharmacogenetics of

  • Examples of Pharmacogenetic VariationsTables

    Succinyl-CoA 3-oxoacid-CoA transferase deficiency

    Disorders of Fatty Acid, Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid, and Glycerol MetabolismTables

    Suck reflex

    Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: Neurologic system

    Sucralfate

    Drug Treatment of Gastric Acidity: Sucralfate

    Sucrose

  • diarrhea and

  • Dietary Factors That May Worsen DiarrheaTables

    Sudden death

  • in athlete

  • Sports and the Heart
    Causes of Sudden Cardiovascular Death in Young Athletes*Tables

  • hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and

  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms and Signs
    Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Prognosis

    Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
    Risk Factors for Sudden Infant Death SyndromeTables

  • opioid exposure and

  • Prenatal Drug Exposure: Opioids

    Sudomotor axon-reflex test

    Autonomic Nervous System: Laboratory testing

    Sugar-water test

    Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): Diagnosis

    Suicide

    Behavioral Emergencies: Consent and involuntary treatment
    Suicidal Behavior

  • assisted

  • Suicidal Behavior: Physician Aid in Dying
    Other Concerns Related to Dying: Legal and ethical concerns

  • attempted

  • Suicidal Behavior

  • in children and adolescents

  • Depressive Disorders: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
    Approach to the Care of Adolescents: Psychosocial Disorders
    Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents

  • depression and

  • Mood Disorders
    Depressive Disorders
    Suicidal Behavior: Prevention

  • prevention of

  • Suicidal Behavior: Prevention

  • risk of

  • Mood Disorders
    Suicidal Behavior: Etiology
    Risk Factors and Warning Signs for SuicideTables

  • schizophrenia and

  • Schizophrenia: Suicide
    Suicidal Behavior: Etiology

    Sulconazole

    Options for Treatment of Superficial Fungal Infections*Tables

    Sulcrafate

    Some Oral Drugs for DyspepsiaTables

    Sulfa

  • crystal formation and

  • Drugs That Cause Crystal FormationTables

    Sulfacetamide

    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

    Sulfadiazine

    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

  • in congenital toxoplasmosis

  • Congenital Toxoplasmosis: Treatment

  • in toxoplasmosis

  • Toxoplasmosis: Treatment

    Sulfadoxine

    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

  • in malaria

  • Adverse Reactions and Contraindications of Antimalarial DrugsTables

    Sulfamethizole

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

    Sulfamethoxazole

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

    Sulfanilamide

    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

    Sulfapyridine

  • in dermatitis herpetiformis

  • Dermatitis Herpetiformis: Treatment

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables
    Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

    Sulfasalazine

    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

  • in ankylosing spondylitis

  • Anklyosing Spondylitis: Treatment

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

  • folate deficiency and

  • Potential Vitamin-Drug InteractionsTables
    Folate: Etiology

  • in inflammatory bowel disease

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): 5-Aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA, mesalamine)
    Crohn Disease: Mild to moderate disease

  • in juvenile idiopathic arthritis

  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Treatment

  • in reactive arthritis

  • Reactive Arthritis: Treatment

    Sulfasalazine in rheumatoid arthritis

    Other Drugs Used to Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisTables
    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)

    Sulfatide lipidosis

    Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    Sulfides

  • occupational exposure to

  • Irritant Gas Inhalation Injury

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Sulfinpyrazone

    Gout: Lowering the serum urate level

    Sulfisoxazole

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

  • during breastfeeding

  • Some Drugs Contraindicated for Breastfeeding MothersTables

  • in otitis media

  • Antibiotics for Otitis MediaTables

    Sulfite oxidase deficiency

    Molybdenum Deficiency and Toxicity
    Disorders of Amino Acid and Organic Acid MetabolismTables
    Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders: Sulfite oxidase deficiency

    Sulfonamides

    Usual Doses of Commonly Prescribed AntibioticsTables
    Sulfonamides
    SulfonamidesTables

  • in pregnancy

  • Some Drugs With Adverse Effects During PregnancyTables
    Infectious Disease in Pregnancy: Antibacterials

    Sulfonylureas

    Characteristics of Oral Antihyperglycemics Tables
    Combination Oral Antihyperglycemics by ClassTables
    Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Oral antihyperglycemic drugs

  • in elderly

  • Drug Categories of Concern in the Elderly: Antihyperglycemics

  • poisoning with

  • Common Specific AntidotesTables

    Sulfosalicylic acid test

    Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Other urine tests

    Sulfur dioxide

  • occupational exposure to

  • Irritant Gas Inhalation Injury

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Sulfur ointment

    Scabies: Treatment
    Treatment Options for ScabiesTables

    Sulfur oxides

    Air Pollution–Related Illness

    Sulindac

    NSAID Treatment of Rheumatoid ArthritisTables
    Nonopioid AnalgesicsTables

    Sumatriptan

    Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*Tables
    Drugs for Migraine and Cluster Headaches*Tables

    Sumithrin poisoning

    Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Summation gallop

    Cardiovascular Examination: Diastolic heart sounds

    SUNCT (short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform heachache with conjunctival injection and tearing)

    Cluster Headache: Diagnosis
    Cluster Headache: short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT)

    Sundowning

    Behavioral and Psychologic Symptoms of Dementia

    Sun exposure

    Reactions to Sunlight
    Some Substances That Sensitize the Skin to SunlightTables
    Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables
    Hyperpigmentation: Lentigines

  • allergy to

  • Photosensitivity: Polymorphous light eruption

  • drug reactions and

  • Causes of Allergic Contact DermatitisTables
    Contact Dermatitis: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)
    Photosensitivity: Chemical photosensitivity
    Some Substances That Sensitize the Skin to SunlightTables

  • pellagra-related skin lesions with

  • Niacin: Symptoms and Signs

  • porphyria and

  • Acute Porphyrias: Skin symptoms in VP and HCP
    Overview of Cutaneous Porphyrias
    Porphyria Cutanea Tarda: Symptoms and Signs

  • skin cancer and

  • Chronic Effects of Sunlight: Skin cancers ()
    Cancers of the Skin

  • sunburn with

  • Reactions to Sunlight: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
    Sunburn
    Burns: Etiology

  • sunscreens for

  • Reactions to Sunlight: Sunscreens

  • vitamin D deficiency and

  • Vitamin D: Inadequate exposure or intake
    Hypocalcemia: Vitamin D deficiency and dependency

    Sunitinib

    Commonly Used Antineoplastic DrugsTables
    Renal Cell Carcinoma: Palliative treatments

    Sun-tanning lamps

    Reactions to Sunlight: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation

    Superficial venous thrombosis

    Superficial Venous Thrombosis

    Superior vena cava syndrome (superior mediastinal syndrome)

    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Pathophysiology

  • lung cancer and

  • Lung Carcinoma: Regional spread
    Lung Carcinoma: Complications

  • non-Hodgkin lymphoma and

  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas: Symptoms and Signs

  • pleural effusion and

  • Causes of Pleural Effusion Tables

    Superwarfarins

  • poisoning with

  • Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons Tables

    Supplements

  • dietary

  • Dietary Supplements
    Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*Tables

    Supraglottitis

    Sore Throat: Epiglottitis
    Epiglottitis

    Supraventricular rhythms

  • ectopic

  • Ectopic Supraventricular Rhythms
    Atrial premature beat (APB). Figures
    True atrial tachycardia. Figures

    Supraventricular tachycardia

  • post-resuscitation

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Adults: Dysrhythmia treatment

  • reentrant

  • Reentrant Supraventricular Tachycardias (SVT, PSVT)
    Narrow QRS tachycardia: Orthodromic reciprocating tachycardia using an accessory pathway in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Figures
    Atrial fibrillation in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Figures

    Suramin

    African Trypanosomiasis: Without CNS involvement

    Surfactant

    Perinatal Physiology: Pulmonary function
    Premature Infant: Lungs

  • deficiency of

  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  • induction of

  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Prevention

  • pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and

  • Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: Pathophysiology

  • in respiratory distress syndrome

  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Treatment

  • for ventilated infant

  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: Treatment

    Surgery

    Care of the Surgical Patient

  • antimicrobial prophylaxis for

  • Antimicrobial Preoperative Prophylaxis GuidelinesTables

  • bariatric

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.Figures
    Adjustable gastric banding.Figures

  • in cancer

  • Modalities of Cancer Therapy: Surgery
    5-Yr Disease-Free Survival Rates by Cancer TherapyTables

  • deep venous thrombosis prevention in

  • Pulmonary Embolism: Choice of prevention
    Peripheral Venous Disorders: Prevention

  • in diabetes mellitus

  • Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Surgery

  • liver dysfunction after

  • Postoperative Liver Dysfunction

  • outpatient

  • Outpatient Procedures

  • pneumonia after

  • Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

  • pregnancy and

  • Disorders Requiring Surgery During Pregnancy
    Risk Factors for Complications During Pregnancy: Acute surgical problems

  • prophylactic antibiotics for

  • Infective Endocarditis: Prevention
    Recommended Endocarditis Prophylaxis During Oral-Dental or Respiratory Tract Procedures*Tables

  • prophylactic anticoagulants for

  • Peripheral Venous Disorders: Prevention

  • respiratory failure after

  • Other Types of Respiratory Failure

  • risk factors with

  • Preoperative Evaluation: Surgical risk factors
    Cardiac Risk Index in Noncardiac SurgeryTables

    Surrogate decision making

    Consent and Surrogate Decision Making

    Sutton's disease

    Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: Symptoms and Signs

    Sutures

    Lacerations: Materials and methods
    Suture MaterialsTables
    Simple deep dermal suture.Figures
    Simple cutaneous suture.Figures
    Suture spacing.Figures
    Vertical mattress suture.Figures
    Running suture.Figures

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