1. Provide a description of the disability and its causes. Include any relevant information such as statistics and diagnosis procedures. Paraplegia is a permanent paralysis of the body caused by injury or disease affecting the spinal cord. Paraplegia is paralysis below the chest or waist. It involves the trunk and lower limbs; with quadriplegia the upper limbs are also affected. Spinal cord injuries quite often are caused by a severe accident. Statistics show that like the majority of people with
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Bell’s palsy is a disease that causes paralysis in the muscles in the face. It affects the seventh cranial nerve that travels through a narrow canal in the skull which becomes inflamed‚ swollen or compressed. Typically subsides within one to nine weeks. When Bell Palsy occurs‚ the function disrupts the facial nerve‚ causing an interruption in the messages the brain sends to the facial muscles. The affected nerve causes weakness or paralysis on one side of the face‚ which leads the mouth to droop
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sleep that occur at inappropriate times or places‚ which can last from a few seconds to several minutes and happen multiple times a day. Narcolepsy’s most common major symptom‚ other than excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)‚ is cataplexy. Sleep paralysis and hallucinations are also common. About 25% of narcoleptics suffer from all four symptoms. Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 7-25. Excessive daytime sleepiness is the most consistently experienced symptom of narcolepsy. People with
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1. Poisonous/Toxic Substances 2. Hit by Car 3. Bleeding/Lacerations 4. Fight Wounds 5. Seizures 6. Limping 7. Prolonged Labor 8. Vomiting/Diarrhea 9. Bloat 10. Allergic Reaction/Facial Swelling/Anaphylaxis 11. Vaccine Reaction 12. Paralysis 13. Urinary Problems 14. Broken/Ripped/Bleeding Toe Nail 15. Nail Clipped Too Short 16. Dog Got Skunked 17. Dog Ate Bones How To Check Vital Signs Adminstering Over-The-Counter Drugs Hit by Car. Any animal that is hit by a car should be evaluated
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Overview Snake venom is the poison fluid normally secreted by venomous snakes when biting. It is produced in the glands‚ and injected by the fangs. Snake venom is used to immobilize and/or kill prey‚ and used secondarily in defence. It is a clear‚ viscous fluid of amber or straw colour. There are two main types of venom produced by snakes‚ containing primarily either: *Neurotoxins - these attack the nervous system. *Hemotoxins - these attack the circulatory system. While most snakes’ venom contains
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toxic venom. If you have the bad luck to get stuck with one of the stonefish’s venomous fins‚ you’ll find yourself in a world of hurt. The venom hurts so much that some people who’ve been stung have wanted the limb amputated. It can cause shock‚ paralysis‚ tissue death‚ and even fatalities if not treated within a few hours. The stonefish has at least one beneficial use. It’s a very expensive sashimi called okoze in
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weakness that moves down the body‚ usually affecting the shoulders first‚ then the upper arms‚ lower arms‚ thighs‚ calves‚ etc. Paralysis of breathing muscles can cause a person to stop breathing and die‚ unless breathing assistance is provided (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1). The severity of Botulism ranges from little involvement of the cranial nerves to full paralysis requiring mechanical ventilation and reflects the amount of toxin in the bloodstream. In order to diagnose Botulism‚ careful
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A piece of work that defined modernism‚ even today. Joyce also wrote a volume of short stories known as Dubliners. These pieces of realism and life stories are awe inspiring. One in particular is called‚ Araby. This is a story that explores the themes of frustration and escape. In the story the narrator remains nameless‚ he is a young boy who lives with his
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called polio. There was hope however; the polio vaccines developed in the 1950’s ended the terrifying period of mass infantile paralysis that had been haunting Americans and had claimed countless lives. Poliomyelitis in itself is a very unique virus because it comes in three different forms each of which directly attack the central nervous system and cause death or paralysis. The virus is contracted by contact with feces that is already infected with the virus. Polio can only enter the body by way
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Hazards: Adults (NPIC) Excessive perspiration Pupil constriction Increased tear production Increased salivation Abdominal Cramping Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Tightness of the chest Difficulty Breathing Muscle Weakness‚ cramping‚ twitching‚ spasms Ataxia Paralysis Rapid/Decreased heart rate Headache Confusion Insomnia Decreased respiration rates Convulsions
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