She finds out that Kathy has haemorrhoids. Being a good neighbour‚ Janice goes to the pharmacy and buys Kathy some haemorrhoid ointment‚ which she takes to Kathy. Kathy is very embarrassed. Scenario 2 Jo has got an appointment for her varicose veins to be operated on at the local day surgery. Jo has to go for a pre-op appointment at the day surgery a week before the operation. While at the pre-op appointment‚ a letter is printed off with details of the operation and what Jo needs to do. The details
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out of the capillaries into interstitial space. Lymph fluid then flows to the lymph nodes‚ which act as filters. The fluid is transported to the circulatory system routed through the lymphatic duct and thoracic duct to the right and left subclavian veins. Lymphatic fluid is moved by intrinsic contractions of the lymphatic vessels or by extrinsic compression caused by skeletal muscle contractions. Lymphedema is an abnormal condition in which poor function of the lymphatic system allows fluid to buildup
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side of the spine. One kidney is located below the spleen on the left side of the body‚ whereas the other kidney is located just below the liver. The kidneys receive blood from the paired renal arteries and the blood is drained into the paired renal veins. In a human body‚ the kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water everyday. Kidneys also produce various hormones. The function as two main functions- excretion and osmoregulation. Excretion
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leg swelled and 3 weeks later it was not any better. My leg and foot swelled and I could not even wear shoes. The slightest movement or touch hurt No allergies to anything Warmth‚ tenderness‚ swelling and redness of the lower left leg Varicose veins in the lower leg The following tests were performed: CBC IgE levels An ultrasound of the leg The following drugs were administered: Ibuprofen Amoxicillin by mouth Lovenox (by injection) Heat was applied The attending physician
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Renal and Urinary Anatomy Type the number of the following structures using the numbered lines in the diagram in the lab book: _8__ abdominal aorta _2__ hilum of the kidney _3__ inferior vena cava _7__ kidney _6__ renal artery _1__ renal vein _9__ ureter _5__ urethra _4__ urinary bladder Type the number of the following structures using the numbered lines in the diagram in the lab book of a cross section of the kidney: _4__ capsule _3__ cortex _6__ major calyx _2__ medulla
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of body 14. What portion of the body drains into the lymphatic duct? Right arm‚ right side of head‚ thorax superior 15. Where does lymph from the thoracic duct enter the blood stream? Left Subclavian vein 16. Where does lymph from the lymphatic duct enter the blood stream? Right subclavian vein 17. What happens when a lymph channel is blocked? Fluid accumulates 18. Where will fluid accumulate in the case of blockage? Extremities 19. If lymphatic blockage occurred in the left leg‚ where would
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8546d_fm_i-iv 6/26/02 3:51 PM Page 1 mac62 mac62:1253_GE: CAT DISSECTION A LABORATORY GUIDE 8546d_fm_i-iv 6/26/02 3:51 PM Page 2 mac62 mac62:1253_GE: 8546d_fm_i-iv 6/26/02 3:51 PM Page 3 mac62 mac62:1253_GE: CAT DISSECTION A LABORATORY GUIDE CONNIE ALLEN VALERIE HARPER Edison Community College John Wiley & Sons‚ Inc. 8546d_fm_i-iv 6/26/02 12:17 PM Page 4 mac62 mac62:1253_GE: Senior Editor Associate Editor Production Editor Senior Marketing
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the herbal remedy to treat such diverse ailments as syphilis‚ gastric ulcers‚ mental fatigue‚ epilepsy‚ asthma‚ diarrhea‚ fever and hepatitis. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that gotu kola today is used most often to treat varicose veins‚ chronic venous insufficiency and psoriasis. However‚ modern research studies indicate the herb may have additional medicinal applications. Reduces Anxiety Indian researchers conducted a small-scale clinical trial to determine what‚ if any‚ effect
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anti-female. Because the story is told from Sammy’s point of view‚ the reader sees and hears the adolescent opinions/language- Demeaning?? comments about the three girls; calls the customer a witch; comments about the typical shopper: curlers‚ varicose veins‚ etc. On the surface‚ the reader may assume the story paints women in a negative light. However‚ Sammy’s discussion with the reader about the typical shopper develops into social commentary when he describes customers’ behavior that reflects conformity
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MI‚ and aortocoronary bypass grafting. DESCRIPTION The patient was brought to the heart cath lab. Left infraclavicular area was prepared and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Local anesthesia was achieved with 1% plain Xylocaine. Femoral vein was punctured with an 18-guage needle. A guide wire was advanced through the needle. Sterile technique was used throughout the entire procedure. Fluoroscopic guidance was employed for all internal manipulations. Afterward‚ about a 5-cm skin-entry
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