Medical term:

calf


sura

 [soo´ra] (L.)
calf. adj., adj su´ral.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

calf

, pl.

calves

(kaf, kavz),
1. A young bovine animal, male or female. Synonym(s): sura
2. The posterior prominence of the leg, caused by the underlying triceps surae muscles (lateral and medial heads of gastrocnemius and soleus).
[Gael. kalpa]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

calf 1

(kăf, käf)
n. pl. calves (kăvz, kävz)
a. A young cow or bull.
b. One of the young of certain other mammals, such as moose, elephants, or whales.

calf 2

(kăf, käf)
n. pl. calves (kăvz, kävz)
The fleshy muscular back part of the human leg between the knee and ankle.
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calf

Anatomy
The fleshy part of the posterior lower leg, which is composed primarily of gastrocnemius muscle.
 
Veterinary medicine
A young cow from birth until it is weaned.
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su·ral re·gion

(sūr'ăl rē'jŭn) [TA]
The muscular swelling of the back of the leg below the knee, formed chiefly by the bellies of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.
Synonym(s): calf.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about calf

Q. I have just developed a pain in my calf - feels like it clicks when I walk, and is a sharp pain I first noticed this problem this morning. As I stepped out of my car, I felt a sharp pain in my left calf, and it has gone worse as the day has gone on. No pain until I walk.

A. hmmm...now as i think of it- fatman's answer seems more logical. but usually people can tell the difference between strained muscle and other stuff. if it was just a pulled muscle he would have thought of it and naturally massage the area. no?

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calfactant

 [kal-fak´tant]
a pulmonary surfactant from calf lung, used in the prophylaxis and treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome; administered intratracheally by instillation via the endotracheal tube.
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calfactant

Infasurf

Pharmacologic class: Natural lung surfactant

Therapeutic class: Lung surfactant

Pregnancy risk category NR

Action

Adsorbs rapidly to air: liquid interface of lung alveoli, stabilizing and modifying surface tension. Restores adequate pressure volumes, gas exchange, and overall lung compliance.

Availability

Suspension for intratracheal injection: 6 ml in single-dose vials

Indications and dosages

➣ To prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in at-risk premature infants; treatment of infants who develop RDS

Premature infants: 3 ml/kg at birth intratracheally q 12 hours, up to three doses. Initial dose must be administered as two 1.5-ml/kg doses.

Contraindications

None

Precautions

Use cautiously in:

• altered ventilation requirements

• risk of cyanosis, bradycardia, or airway obstruction.

Administration

☞ Know that drug is intended for intratracheal administration and should be given only by neonatologists or other clinicians experienced in neonatal intubation and ventilatory management in facilities with adequate personnel, equipment, and drugs.

☞ Don't dilute drug or shake vial.

• Be aware that drug must be drawn into syringe through 20G or larger needle, taking care to avoid excessive foaming. Needle must be removed before drug is delivered through endotracheal tube.

☞ Know that infant must receive continuous monitoring before, during, and after drug administration.

Adverse reactions

CV: bradycardia

Respiratory: requirement for manual ventilation or reintubation, airway obstruction, reflux of drug into endotracheal tube, cyanosis

Interactions

None significant

Patient monitoring

☞ Monitor infant's respiratory status continuously during and after drug administration.

Patient teaching

• Teach parents about treatment and assure them that infant will be monitored carefully.

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