Gastroschisis Tanya Echeverria 10/13/14 Gastroschisis is a birth defect‚ a congenital condition where there is an incomplete formation of the abdominal wall‚ (Bucher‚ B. T.‚ Mazotas‚ I. G.‚ Warner‚ B. W.‚ & Saito‚ J. 2012‚ June). it results from herniation of the small intestines into the amniotic fluid through a small defect with the size of two to five centimeters in the right umbilical region. Rarely the opening will be located to the left umbilical region. It occurs between twenty-eight and
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is also known abdominal mesothelioma. The peritoneum has two layers‚ the visceral and the parietal peritoneum. The visceral peritoneum is the inner layer that envelops the abdominal organs and forms the periphery of the intestinal tract. On the other hand‚ parietal peritoneum is the outer layer that covers the abdominal cavity. The purpose of these layers is to protect the internal organs and to secrete a lubricating fluid that eases the movement of internal organs in the abdominal cavity. Causes
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Mr T presented with acute generalised abdominal pain and vomiting over 24 hours. During his treatment for gastroenteritis the appendix perforated‚ leading him to have laparoscopic appendectomy. Abscesses formed around the abdominal wall causing the patient to become tachycardic and pyrexic. Most patients are discharged 24 to 36 hours after the laparoscopy‚ however in this case Mr T was kept in for longer to control the infection and abscesses that formed in his abdomen. As well as affecting the health
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addition‚ there were two students who presented to the nurse’s office with abdominal pain that was not typical of how most of the students with abdominal pain typically presented. As a result‚ I was required to do a focused abdominal assessment on both of the students. One of the students were fine; he did not require any further treatment‚ as it was determined that he
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arm allows surgeons to perform surgeries in tight areas where other surgeons have refused to do the procedure. Areas of surgical procedures include urology‚ gynecology‚ and general surgery. Some of the subcategories are bladder diverticulectomy‚ hysterectomy‚ and ventral hernia repair. The robotic surgery offers a rapid recovery and less scarring because the surgery requires a smaller incision. Other robotic centers include the Hartford Hospital‚ and the Jackson
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the abdominopelvic cavity? Abdominal and pelvic g. What organs are found in the abdominal cavity? Stomach‚ intestines‚ spleen‚ liver‚ and others h. What organs are housed in the pelvic cavity? Urinary bladder‚ some reproductive organs‚ and the rectum i. What organ is housed in the cranial cavity? Brain j. What is the viscera? Internal organs k. What is the peritoneum? Serous membrane lining the interior of the abdominal cavity covering the surface of abdominal organs l. What are the mesenteries
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The appendix is a small‚ tube-like structure attached to the first part of the large intestine‚ also called the colon. The appendix is located in the lower right portion of the abdomen. It has no known function. Removal of the appendix appears to cause no change in digestive function. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Once it starts‚ there is no effective medical therapy‚ so appendicitis is considered a medical emergency. When treated promptly‚ most patients recover without difficulty
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1945‚ but he was mainly known for introducing the Heimlich Maneuver and many other innovative treatments. The Heimlich Maneuver‚ also called abdominal trust‚ was brought up by Dr. Heimlich in 1947 and was published in the Journal of the Medical Association (JAMA). A week later‚ the first victim of choking was saved by the Heimlich Maneuver. This abdominal thrust saves lives because of the artificial cough that comes from lifting the diaphragm and putting enough air in the lungs. This specific cough
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wound is irrigated‚ loosely packed and left open to heal. If necessary‚ a drain is inserted. Incisional Herniorrhaphy- (Aka ventral hernia) Where fat or viscera may protrude through the scar of a previous abdominal surgical site. Inguinal Herniorrhaphy- The repair of a protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal canal. Insertion of Insfusion Cathethers/Ports- To access blood vessels for drawing blood or delivering drugs/nutrients quickly and effectively‚ a catheter is inserted into
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of this medication that concerns me is that is has the potential to cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. Two problems this patient does not need exacerbated. The use of Omeprazole should
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