Commentary The novel is most fascinating in its characterization of Dyer as the stereotypical surgeon‚ a study in clinical detachment taken to its logical and self-destructive conclusion--he is a superbly efficient but unfeeling machine‚ performing amputations‚ caesarean sections‚ and even brain surgery‚ in record time‚ with little or no care for the patient--and in his learning to be a normal man‚ one capable of empathy and thus of suffering. The consequences of Dyer’s emotional and physical numbness
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just how savage these young boys were living at the time. The interview topics range from before the war‚ being forced into service‚ drug factors‚ atrocities‚ life after and future goals. The now teenage boys reminisce on their crusades of murder‚ amputations‚ tortures and rape in their younger days. This article is filled with individual stories of unthinkable evils these boys committed in a corrupted
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Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is associated with high rates of limb loss due to amputation; usually within six month of the presentation of symptoms. CLI presents as the result of a chronic total occlusion (CTO) which can lead to lower revascularization rates. A clear majority of patient with CLI present with symptoms of ischemic rest pain‚ lifestyle-limiting claudication or CLI with tissue loss. PCI in the Cath Lab is a favored minimally invasive approach to address CTOs. However‚ this procedure
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Goals Provide an overview of Dr. Jean Watson ’s caring theory to the nursing community. Facilitate the understanding of her work allowing nurses to readily apply this knowledge within their practice. Objectives Describe the general aspects of Watson ’s caring theory. Describe how Watson ’s caring theory can be applied to clinical practice. Describe the person through Watson ’s caring lens. Describe the person ’s health through Watson ’s caring lens. Describe nursing through
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A relatively common term often used in random conversations‚ pain and suffering serves as a crucial component in many personal injury cases. It is important that once is aware of its legal perspective and measurement tools when it comes to filing a personal injury lawsuit. What is "Pain and Suffering"? In most legal cases‚ Pain and suffering can be classified under two main domains: Physical pain: The pain of the plaintiff’s physical injuries that includes not just the pain caused by the defendant’s
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Alyssa Prusik H block 5-22-17 Impacts of hospitals‚ medicine‚ disease‚ and nurses in the civil war 474‚000 men wounded and 620‚000 killed in the civil war. It was the bloodiest war in history of the United states. Wounds‚ sickness‚ deaths were all shock factors at the start of the war. How was the shock resolved? During the civil war many advancements were made within the medical fields. These advancements varied between knowledge and actions to be taken in a medical crisis. A big uprising in this
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United Front) was established in Sierra Leone with the intent to change the government‚ but the only motivations it seemed to have were loot‚ power‚ and glory. The RUF’s fighting quickly became extremely violent. Using child soldiers‚ torture‚ and amputation the government responded with the same tactics. Abu grew up in the village of Kuiva‚ in eastern Sierra Leone; kidnapped with around thirty other boys in 1991‚ Abu was a thirteen year old boy who was forced to fight with the rebels. Abu fought
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from the Greek word‚ plastikos‚ which means to mold or form. The history of plastic surgery is much older than assumed. Plastic surgery began in ancient India; noses were considered symbols of pride‚ so they cut opponents’ noses during warfare; and amputation of the nose was allowed regally as punishment for a multitude of offenses‚ including adultery (Sexton). Plastic surgery was‚ at first‚ operated to reconstruct their noses. At that time‚ it was just on the level of reconstructing tissue‚ but its
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421) The blockage of coronary artery causes heart attacks‚ and blockage of cerebral artery (leading to the brain) causing a stroke. The blockage of an artery in a limb causes peripheral arterial disease‚ a condition that causes pain and may require amputation of the affected limb.(pg. 421) Furthermore‚ the main risk factors atherosclerosis are tobacco use or abuse‚ physical inactivity‚ high blood cholesterol levels‚ high blood pressure‚ and diabetes. Another thing that is interesting is that atherosclerosis
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Chapter 63: Nursing Management: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When teaching seniors at a community recreation center‚ which information will the nurse include about ways to prevent fractures? a. Tack down scatter rugs in the home. b. Most falls happen outside the home. c. Buy shoes that provide good support and are comfortable to wear. d. Range-of-motion exercises should be taught by a physical therapist. ANS: C Comfortable shoes with good support will
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