Module 6 – Written Assignment – A Broken Heart There are multiple functions of hemoglobin. The aim of this is to focus and discuss several parallel biological functions of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin has a molecular heat transducer through it oxygenation deoxygenation cycle. Hemoglobin has a modulator of erythrocyte metabolism. Hemoglobin oxidation as an onset of erythrocyte senescence. Hemogloblin and its implication in genetic resistance to malaria. The enzymatic activities of hemoglobin and
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A stroke occurs when the blood flow to a particular area of the brain is cut off‚ depriving the brain cells of oxygen and glucose. If the brain doesn’t receive oxygen for a period of time it can result it permanent brain damage or even death. There are two different specific types of strokes‚ an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke. There is also a type of minor hemorrhagic stroke called a transient ischemic stroke. Specifically an Ischemic stroke is the most common‚ they are very similar to
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Aneurysm ABG – Arterial Blood Gas(test) ABDI- Ankle Brachial Pressure Index ACBT-Active Cycle of breathing technique ACT-Activated Clotting Time AF – Atrial Flutter/Fibrillation ALs- Activities of Living AMI-Acute Myocardial Infarction APR- Abdominal Perineal Resection APTT – Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time AS-Added Sounds ASD-Atrial Septal Defect ASL-Alternate Side Lying AVR-Aortic Value Replacement AW – Awaiting AXR-Abdominal X-ray BBS-Bronchial Breath Sounds BC – Blood culture
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Introduction At the conclusion of this case study‚ the learner will be able to: Identify two common treatment modalities for Second degree heart block Identify a list of uses of‚ doses and contraindications for giving Beta Blockers. Recognise a Mobitz II heart block rhythm. Over the path of the paper‚ a definition of Mobitz II heart block will be given a long with what can happen to the rhythm if beta blocker medications are taken at the same time and its treatment. The intensive care unit
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determine risk for falls using the evaluation tool | | | | |which includes client history of atrial fibrillation. | | | | | |
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Case Study 5: Cerebrovascular Accident Situation: It is early morning and the client‚ an 80-year-old woman‚ is getting out of bed. She has a mild headache over the right temple‚ is fatigued‚ and feels slightly weak. She calls for her husband to let him know she will be going back to bed for a while. When her husband comes in to check on her‚ he finds that she is having trouble saying words and has a slight left-sided facial droop. When he helps her up from the bedside‚ he notices weakness in her
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Point of Care testing (POCT) may be defined as the rapid specific testing of body fluids‚ used at the patient bedside. POCT is very useful in situations where production of results quickly is of prime clinical importance. Multiple POCT-guides have been developed for various devices and when used correctly may decrease inappropriate transfusion and product wastage‚ making these tests cost-effective. The use of POCT in coagulation testing in particular has been a huge breakthrough for patients in
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TLa G.R. No. 181995 BIBIANO C. ELEGIR‚ petitioner‚ v. PHILIPPINE AIRLINES‚ INC.‚ respondent. July 16‚ 2012 Doctrine: The Court ruled that both Article 287 and PAL’s retirement plans are alternative in nature and the retired pilot only is entitled to which have the superior benefits. Article 287 of the Labor Code is applicable only to a situation where: there is no CBA or other applicable employment contract providing for retirement benefits for an employee‚ or if there is a CBA or other
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Title: A case of colonic stricture secondary to recurrent ischemic colitis Author: Faisal Mehmood‚ M.D.1‚ Harshraj Leuva‚ M.D.1 and Anshu Taneja‚ M.D.1‚ 2 1. Internal Medicine Residency Program‚ Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Bronx)‚ NY. 2. Department of Internal Medicine‚ North Central Bronx Hospital‚ Bronx‚ NY. Introduction: Colonic ischemia is the most common form of gut ischemia‚ frequently affecting older population. Colonic ischemia may be more prevalent in women. The diagnosis
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About Wockhardt Hospital Group Wockhardt hospital‚ a subsidiary of Wockhardt ltd.‚ is India’s leading super specialty hospital chain with branches in Mumbai‚ Bangalore‚ Hyderabad‚ Kolkata‚ Nagpur‚ Nasik‚ Surat ‚ Rajkot‚ Kalyan and Bhavnagar. As associate hospitals of Harvard Medical‚ USA in India‚ Wockhardt hospitals benefit from the extensive learning and experience of Harvard Medical School and its affiliated institutions world-wide. This association helps Wockhardt Hospitals to stay at the
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