ABSTRACT
Energy drinks have become very popular, yet they present health concerns and workplace safety issues related to mental and physical effects of the drinks, which are mainly related to the central nervous system and include heightened alertness, altered sleep patterns, arrhythmias and, rarely, seizures. In the workplace, any pharmacologic agent or substance, such as energy drinks, may present a risk to the delivery of health care, and the use energy drinks during pregnancy and lactation are a concern and patient education is warranted.
Subject(s)
Caffeine/adverse effects , Central Nervous System Stimulants/adverse effects , Consumer Product Safety , Energy Drinks/adverse effects , Caffeine/administration & dosage , Central Nervous System Stimulants/administration & dosage , Dietary Sucrose/adverse effects , Drinking , Female , Health Behavior , Humans , Male , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Complications/chemically induced , WorkplaceABSTRACT
Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:1. Differentiate between the two types of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)--HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA. 2. Describe evidence-based management of MRSA infections. 3. Describe the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of MRSA infections.
