The name of the disease is Elephantiasis. The enlargement of the limbs and other areas of the bodies are caused by obstruction of lymph flow and possibly blood circulation. The blockage can be due to recurrent attacks of a bacterial infection which causes inflammation of the lymphatic vessels. This continues and causes swelling‚ then without medical help the problem gets worse and becomes extremely enlarged. The death of surrounding tissues may also occur from an obstructed blood supply. Elephantiasis
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The characteristics of this phase is diffused alveolar damage and lung endothelial injury. The increased capillary permeability of the epithelial barrier leads to an influx and accumulation of fluid in the alveolar and interstitial space. Alveolar edema leads to atelectasis and poor aeration. The reduction of lung compliance causes intrapulmonary shunting and hypoxemia. 2). The proliferative phase lasts 7 to 21 days‚ patients often make rapid recovery. This phase is characterized by reorganizing of
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water retention) can predispose to infection. Skin integrity can be injured by direct trauma‚ heat‚ and moisture or persistent water in the ear canal. Such damage is thought to be necessary for initiation of the inflammatory process. Subsequently‚ edema may result‚ followed by bacterial inoculation and overgrowth. In Otitis Externa‚ the infection is caused by bacteria or fungi. Scratching‚ inserting objects into the ear canal‚ or moisture (from swimming‚ for example)‚ can make the ear canal vulnerable
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Generic Name: meperidineBrand Name(s): Demerol | Pregnancy Category: C | Route of Administration: IM‚ SUBCUT | Drug Category: opioids analgesic | Indication: labor analgesia | Normal Dosage:Labor analgesia Adult: 50-100 mg given when contractions regularly spaced repeat q1-3h prn | Side Effects:CNS: drowsiness‚ dizziness‚ confusion‚ HA‚ sedation‚ euphoria‚ increased intracranial pressure‚ seizures‚ respiratory depression‚ anaphylaxis | Nursing Considerations/Teachings/Interventions: Nursing
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the lack of hemolysis on blood agar can also be used to diagnose anthrax. The main virulence factors are it’s polypeptide capsule and what is referred to as a tripartite toxin which is composed of three separate proteins. One protein is called edema factor the second protein is protective antigen‚ and the third is lethal factor which causes massive inflammation and shock. There is a vaccine that contains live spores and a toxoid prepared from a special strain of B anthracis used to protect
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Case Study #2 Mr. P is a 76-year-old male with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure who has been hospitalized frequently to treat CHF symptoms. He has difficulty maintaining diet restrictions and managing his polypharmacy. He has 4+ pitting edema‚ moist crackles throughout lung fields‚ and labored breathing. There is no family other than his wife‚ who verbalizes sadness over his declining health and over her inability to get out of the house. She is overwhelmed with the stack of medical bills
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functions greatly in water balance 11. Know what the mechanism of action of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is and what triggers its release (see Figure 26.6 on page 996 and Figure 26.10 on page 1002) 12. Know what dehydration‚ hypotonic hydration‚ and edema are‚ what causes them‚ and their major symptoms 13. Know what electrolyte balance is referring to 14. Know which electrolyte is central to fluid and electrolyte balance 15. Know how aldosterone influences sodium balance (see also Figure 26.8 on page
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Kayla Burkette The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is one of the most important systems in our body. It is critical to our body’s ability to detoxify‚ nourish and regenerate tissue‚ filter out metabolic waste and inorganic material‚ and maintain a healthy immune system. The system is a vascular network of tubules and ducts that collect‚ filter‚ and return lymph to blood circulation. Lymph is a clear fluid that comes from blood plasma‚ which exits blood vessels at capillary beds. This fluid
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flexion is mildly restricted. Hip flexors are slightly weak on the left side. Sensation is intact overall except lower portion of the left leg to light touch and pinprick. She is able to toe and heel walk with a slight unsteady gait. Lower extremity edema is noted‚ more on the left side than the right side. Impression is chronic low back and radiating left thigh/hip pain‚ likely multifactorial in origin including lumbosacral spondylosis with mostly some facet joint disease and increased lumbar lordosis
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clear think moderate amount. Cardiovascular: his heart rhythm is normal signs with occasion atrial pace. Normal first heart sound (S1) and a second heart sound (S2) without out murmur or gallop heard on cardiac examination. He has plus one pitting edema on his lower extremity. Pulses were strong in all his extremities. Abdomen. Mr. P last bowel movement was POD 3‚ bowel sound appreciated in all quadrants. His abdomen appears soft and non-distended with incisions that are healing without any signs
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