Harlequin syndrome is characterized by unilateral hyperhidrosis and flushing, which are predominantly induced by heat or exercise. Usually, the sympathetic deficits confine to the face. Rarely, the autonomic deficits involve the arm or the parasympathetic neurons in the ciliary ganglia. We report a 43-yr-old woman who presented with facial flushing and sweating in the right side, which were mai...

UNLABELLED Cutaneous flushing-a common presenting complaint to dermatologists, allergists, internists, and family practitioners-results from changes in cutaneous blood flow triggered by multiple conditions. Most cases are caused by very common, benign diseases, such as rosacea or climacterum, that are readily apparent after a thorough taking of history and physical examination. However, in some...

Some rights reserved. For more information, please see the item record link above. Title Determination of flushing characteristics of the Irish Sea: A spatial approach Author(s) Dabrowski, Tomasz; Hartnett, Michael T.; Olbert, Agnieszka Indiana Publication Date 2011-12-08 Publication Information Dabrowski, T,Hartnett, M,Olbert, AI (2012) 'Determination of flushing characteristics of the Irish S...

The Water Department will open fire hydrants to flush out sediment that has collected in the water mains during the past year. This flushing program is a standard operating procedure for water departments. Flushing the mains may cause some slight but temporary reduction in water pressure and possible water discoloration. However, your water remains safe for drinking. We suggest you refrain from...

BACKGROUND Auriculotemporal nerve syndrome is characterised by recurrent episodes of facial gustatory flushing and/or sweating along the cutaneous distribution of the auriculotemporal nerve. The condition is rare in children and is normally a sequel of perinatal birth trauma. We report a case of a sixteen-month-old boy referred by paediatric oncology with recurrent, unilateral facial flushing o...

Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are the simplest and most frequently used method for drug, fluid, and blood product administration in the hospital setting. It is estimated that up to 90% of patients in acute care hospitals require a PVC; however, PVCs are associated with inherent complications, which can be mechanical or infectious. There have been a range of strategies to prevent or reduce ...