NURS 1202 Chapter 40 – Oxygenation YouTube videos 32bravo711. (2014‚ January 3). Brief Physiology of Oxygenation [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cie544oWvhY I really liked this video. It’s very thorough as far as it’s content. The video has great visuals‚ is easy to understand‚ and the speaker or creator of the video is knowledgeable and easy to listen to. The cons I would say about this video are that it is very lengthy for a YouTube video. It’s a lot
Premium Nursing
potassium. Why is it important Potassium is crucial in the transmission of nerve impulses‚ muscle contractions and the maintenance of a regular blood pressure. Potassium works with sodium to maintain the body’s water balance and it is an electrolyte in the body‚ which regulates blood pressure and muscle contraction‚ and to keep nerves and kidneys working properly. If you take too much If you take over 18‚000 mg of potassium‚ you may develop a condition called acute hypokalemia
Premium Potassium Muscle contraction Muscular system
Gastro/GI Interventions for GERD = low fat‚ no etoh‚ milk‚ tabacco‚ peppermint‚ carb beverage‚ avoid eating 2hours before bed‚ no tight clothes‚ elevate HOB. Meds are h2 antagonists famotidine (Pepcid)‚ nizatidine (Axid) or ranitidine. Proton Pump inhibtor: - decrease gastric acid – Prevacid‚ Pilosec (omeprazole) Prokinetic agents: accelerate Gastric emptying – i.e Reglan BMI = kg/ height ^2 or lbs x 703/height^2 Stoma assessment = check size‚ color‚ drainage‚ skin‚ should be shiny‚ moist
Premium Heart Pneumonia Pulmonary embolism
Two thirds of the fluid in the body is inside the cells this is called intercellular fluid. (ICF). With the other third being outside the cells‚ ECF (extracellular fluid). A body contains around 50-70 percent water which can be found in the blood‚ fat‚ bone and muscle tissue. Intercellular fluid allows the movement of important proteins‚ molecules and enzymes within a cell. Extracellular fluid contains a combination of interstitial fluid and plasma as well as transcellular fluid which makes around
Premium Negative feedback Feedback Cybernetics
no electricity can conduct through it‚ so it has to alter the pathway of the impulse after an MI * Hypoxemia * Electrolyte imbalance * Spiked T waves from potassium imbalance * Drug use or toxicity * Beta blockers can slow heart too much * Hypovolemia * Shock Labs and Diagnostic Tests * Labs * Electrolytes * K (important) and Na * Hemoglobin and hematocrit * BUN and creatinine * Kidneys – your kidneys
Premium Myocardial infarction Cardiology
hydrated‚ keeps the electrolytes balanced‚ and replenishes carbohydrates. However‚ Gatorade has several negative effects as well‚ which can be extremely toxic to the body. This very popular drink has both positive and negative effects that the consumer should be aware of. Proper hydration is a key aspect of keeping the body functioning at maximum efficiency. As the human body is composed mainly of water‚ one can imagine how necessary it is to maintain a proper balance of fluids. According to Dr
Premium
BASIC PATHOLOGY PAPER ASSIGNMENT HFS 3252 LECTURER’S NAME: DR ROCHMAN NAIM TITLE: METABOLIC STRESS‚ BURN AND SURGERY AND THEIR NUTRITION THERAPY PREPARED BY: LEONG SIM KIAN STUDENT NO.10 028112 SUBMITTED DATE: 31 MARCH 2011 1 1 2 3 4 5 In its never-ending quest to maintain homeostasis‚ the human body responds to stress‚ physiologic or psychological‚ with a chain reaction that involves the central nervous system and hormones that affect the entire body. Magnitude and
Premium Nutrition Metabolism Psychology
The pericardium surrounding the heart can also become inflamed‚ causing the client to have complaints of chest pain. The client may also present with muscle weakness due to the imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the circulatory system‚ such as with increases in serum potassium levels. If kidney injury progression cannot be successfully treated‚ slowed or reversed‚ permanent kidney damage can occur resulting in permanent loss of kidney function
Premium Nephrology Kidney Renal failure
Surgical Essay. Care of a patient undergoing TURP. Mr. Paul Fenech a 65 year old pensioner has been diagnosed with Prostatic Hypertrophy that requires surgery. a. Describe the Anatomy and Physiology of the prostate gland including its functions. b. Mention the disorders that could affect the prostate gland. c. Describe the clinical manifestations of prostate hypertrophy. d. Mention the investigations that are done to diagnose this condition. e. Describe the possible surgical approaches
Premium Hospital Anesthesia Physician
Fluid‚ Electrolyte‚ and Acid-Base Balance: Introduction to Body Fluids 1. a. Where are fluids absorbed? Intestine b. Where are excess fluids and electrolytes lost? Kidneys 2. Name four of the six functions of water. a. Temperature regulation b. Protective cushion c. Lubricant d. Reactant 3. a. The amount of water in the body depends on the amount of fat tissue. b. From the CD‚ list the person with the highest and lowest percentage of water and give the percentage. 1. Highest Newborn 73%
Premium Blood Potassium Water