Assessment and Management in Multisystem Failure Western Governors University Assessment and Management in Multisystem Failure Assessment of Patient Numerous patients present in an Emergency Department (ED) at a fast pace and nurses must be proficient triaging and prioritizing all patients based on their “medical condition and chance of survival” (Anderson‚ Omberg‚ & Svedlund‚ 2006). The primary assessment should identify the urgent issues and treat those that may become life threatening
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Multiple myeloma Multiple myeloma (also plasma cell myeloma also known as MM‚ myeloma‚ plasma cell myeloma‚ or as Kahler’s disease) is a progressive hematologic (blood) disease. It is a cancer of the plasma cell‚ an important part of the immune system that produces immunoglobulins (antibodies) to help fight infection and disease. The immune system is made up of several types of cells that work together to fight infections. Lymph cells (called lymphocytes) are the main type of cell in the adaptive
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Jahvantai Williams Debra Mcguigan Who is Lady X? The Great Debate The rich history of Ancient Egypt‚ many of the world’s best Egyptologists and scientists‚ have tried long and hard for the past six years to find out who “Lady X” starting with Joann Fletcher in 2003‚ she took part in a controversial expedition to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt‚ where they claimed to have found the mummy of Queen Nefertiti‚ among the cache in tomb KV35. Dr. Fletcher‚ with the Discovery Channel‚ was able
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Steve has a history of hypertension which is a common risk factor of haemorrhagic strokes. When hypertension is not managed well‚ can cause a lot of pressure to the muscles of the intracerebral artery walls as it responds by pushing back harder causing the walls to become thick. This leads to the intracerebral arteries to be narrow causing less space for blood flow. A lifestyle factor that can be a risk to Steve’s hypertension is the excessive alcohol intake and study shows that 74% drinkers will
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What is paresthesia? Paresthesia means abnormal sensation on the skin that has no apparent physical cause. The term originates from Greek: para = disordered; aisthesis = perception. The most common abnormal sensations are numbness and tingling. Types of Paresthesia - Anesthesia means absent sensation or complete numbness. - Hypoesthesia is decreased sensation or partial numbness. - Hyperesthesia is increased sensitivity. - Dysesthesia is abnormal sensation‚ such as tingling or "pins and
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was thought that Ozti died due to hypothermia. Later it was speculated that it was part of a sacrificial ceremony. These theories were put to rest after x-rays and CT scans revealed a flint arrow lodged in his left shoulder. Otzi died from a fatal shot approximately 30m away at a 25 degree angle from below. The x-rays and the CT scan also revealed deep cuts on both hands implying a struggle occurred before the final blow which was proved by multiple blood samples found on his equipment. This information
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[1‚2]‚ and with pneumotorax is extremely rare [3]. There are only sporadic cases reported in the literature on this condition. Therefore‚ we would like to report a case with epidural emphysema which was diagnosed with chest computed tomography (CT) and review the data reported in the literature. 2. Case A 21-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital who complained of a sudden onset of a
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xray------------------------------------------------- X-ray X-radiation (composed of X-rays) is a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays have a wavelength in the range of 0.01 to 10 nanometers‚ corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz (3×1016 Hz to 3×1019 Hz) and energies in the range 100 eV to 100 keV. The wavelengths are shorter than those of UV rays and longer than those of gamma rays. In many languages‚ X-radiation is called Röntgen radiation‚ after Wilhelm
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tell what they ate. Specialist also use the technique use of technology which includes CT scans‚ X-rays‚ and facial reconstruction.These techniques help the understanding of how they died and things that happened before that. To tell the social status‚ wealth‚ and occupation archaeologists examine his clothing‚ equipment‚ and age.To find the time and cause of death forensic pathologist examine the bones‚ CT scans and X-rays can also reveal broken or fractured bones which would help determining the
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Future is a ladder towards self – recognition and achieves goals in life‚ but what if there is no longer a future or ladder to climb? Then is a life worth living when you face death? A storm of questions in Paul’s head as he flipped through the CT scan of his lung. Paul was thirty-six years old neurosurgeon in his final year of residence when he was diagnosed with lung cancer in its final stage. When Breath Becomes Air‚ a memoir of Paul that takes the reader on a journey highlighting remarkable memories
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