rest‚ fluids and antibiotics given intravenously‚ and pain medicine. The main treatment for acute cholecystitis is a cholecystectomy which is the removal of the gallbladder. Frequently this surgery can be performed through small incisions in the abdomen‚ but
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Grinder’s testimony Lewis was shot in the back of the head and in the abdomen. The only way he could have successfully committed suicide was if he shot himself with two guns at the same time. This is very unlikely that that is what had happened to Lewis and if he had done that he would not be alive and definitely would not
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INTRODUCTION ACUTE APPENDICITIS Appendicitis (or epityphlitis) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. All cases require removal of the inflamed appendix‚ either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated‚ mortality is high‚ mainly because of peritonitis and shock.[1] Reginald Fitz first described acute appendicitis in 1886‚[2] and it has been recognized as one of the most common causes of severe acute abdominal pain worldwide. Location of the appendix in the digestive system
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mass with numerous cystic spaces‚ No fetus or amnionic sac seen. A 6 cm theca lutein cyst was seen at the left ovary. P.E. * BP- 120/70 mmHg. PR- 75bpm RR- 18 cpm wt.- 135 ibs * HEENT‚ Neck‚ Chest‚ Lungs‚ Heart‚ Breast –Normal * ABDOMEN- globularly enlarged‚ fundic height- 20 cms‚ fetal parts and fetal heart tones were not appreciated * Speculum exam- minimal to moderate bleeding * I.E.- Cervix was soft‚ closed‚ non-tender‚ uterus was enlarged to 20 weeks AOG. WORKING
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Explanatory Essay Everything has prepared me for this moment. All the pain‚ work‚ stress‚ and lack of sleep has led up to this. As I sit here staring at this hideous blue mat I can hear the crowd screaming‚ clapping‚ wooing‚ and cheering us on. My heart is racing as I wait for the music to start‚ it feels like time is slowing down‚ first seconds then minutes pass by. As my nerves finally get to me and I am about to look up to see what’s going on‚ the music starts‚ 5‚ 6‚ 7‚ 8…and I’m up dancing
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During the administration of a SQ medication‚ I exhibited safety by asking the patient the what quadrant of the abdomen was used the last time a SQ medication was administered. This prevents overuse of a particular quadrant of the abdomen and prevent tissue damage. I assisted my nurse and a team of nurses to restrain a patient. I participated as a team member by talking to the patient and calming her down whiles the other nurses worked on her. 06/11...There has been
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a role in causing diverticulitis by getting trapped in the diverticulitis but these foods aren’t associated with an increased risk of diverticulitis. People with diverticulitis can have many symptoms. Often pain is felt in the lower part of the abdomen. If you have diverticulitis‚ you may have fevers‚ feel sick to your stomach‚ vomit‚ or have a change in your bowel habits. Diverticulosis is very common. It is found in more than half of Americans over age 60. Diverticulitis is caused by small pieces
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History and Examination of the Reproductive System Female reproductive history: - Age‚ gravidity (no. of pregnancies‚ including miscarriages/ectopics/stillbirths)‚ parity (no. of livebirths)‚ LMP (last menstrual period) - History of presenting complaints: o Nature and duration o Relation to menstrual cycle o Vaginal discharge o Vaginal bleeding o Urinary symptoms (dysuria‚ frequency‚ urge/stress incontinence) o Bowel symptoms - Previous gynaecological history: o Periods – regular
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include blood in the stool‚ diarrhea‚ and rectal pain. Proctosigmoiditis: The inflammation affecting two parts of colon‚ the rectum and sigmoid. Symptoms include diarrhoea with blood‚ cramps‚ and tenesmus. Moderate pain on the lower left side of the abdomen sometimes will occur. Left-sided
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cavities: 1) Cranial cavity-consists of the brain and cranial nerves. 2) Spinal cavity –consists of the spinal and the spinal nerves. 3) Thoracic cavity-contains the lungs. 4) Abdominal cavity-within the abdomen; surrounded by muscles. 5) Pelvic cavity-continuation of the abdomen cavity; surrounded by pelvic and hip bones. Quadrants and regions: are used to study the human body. The abdominal pelvic area can be divided into four quadrants and nine regions. These quadrants include‚ left
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