What is cholecystitis? Cholecystitis is caused by a blockade of the cystic duct‚ leading to distention of the gallbladder. This is also known as calculus cholecystitis‚ this caused by the reason of gallbladder‚ or cholelithiasis. There are many other cause of acute cholecystitis such as ischemia‚ allergic reactions infections with protozoa‚ and poisoning. When the gallbladder becomes distended‚ blood flow and lymphatic drainage are compromised in which it can lead to mucosal ischemia and necrosis
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Press release to include the following headline‚ key messages‚ lead paragraph‚ quote and boilerplates: HEADLINE: Intercept Pharma Canada receives Health Canada approval for Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) for the treatment of patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis BYLINE: Ocaliva represents first new treatment option for Primary Biliary Cholangitis in 20 years LEAD PARAGRAPH: Intercept Pharmaceuticals‚ Inc. (Nasdaq: ICPT)‚ a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization
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Acute Cholecystitis [pic] kulasekar Definition Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder‚ usually resulting from a gallstone blocking the cystic duct. • Gallbladder inflammation usually results from a gallstone blocking the flow of bile. • Typically‚ people have abdominal pain that lasts more than 6 hours‚ fever‚ and nausea. • Ultrasonography can usually detect signs of gallbladder inflammation. • The gallbladder is removed‚ often
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Medical Diagnosis: Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis Nursing Diagnosis: Activity intolerance r/t laparoscopic abdominal incisions AEB SOB during ambulation‚ increased respirations at 38‚ O2 sat 80% room air after walking 50 ft. Normal Physiology: The gallbladder is situated inferior to the liver. The gallbladder is a structure that functions as a storage space for bile that is produced in the liver. The liver produces and secretes bile
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Objectives: General Objectives: * This study aims to develop the knowledge‚ skills and attitudes of studentnurses through effective utilization of nursing process in dealing with the course treatment of patient with Cholelithiasis. Specific Objectives: * To interpret the pertinent data gathered from the patient and significant others. * To learn the detailed process of the disease associated with its prevention and treatment and somehow help the patient and her family promote
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Worst Leadership Experience My worst leadership experience occurred in a hospital when my mother was hospitalized in Bangkok for her liver transplantation in 2009. Due to liver failure‚ my mother felt breathless even after walking a short distance and tired after talking continuously just for a few minutes. As the eldest in the family‚ I had to take the leadership role by taking all the responsibilities of seeing out my mother’s various medical investigations in the hospital. Liver transplant
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CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE This chapter presents the written and published local and foreign materials used by the researcher in gathering information about the Durio zibethinus Linn. and hepatoprotective property determination. Family Name: Malvaceae Scientific Name: Durio zibethinus Linn. Common Name: Durian (Eng.) Duryan (Tag.) Botanical Description: Durian is considered as “King of Tropical Fruit” due to its high nutritional status and with its appearance that resembles
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Alagille Syndrome Abstract Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder passed either by the parents or due to a genetic mutation(s). The liver is the affected region of the body. The liver has a lower count of bile ducts within the liver resulting in liver damage due to buildup of bile. If the liver stops working a transplant is needed for the patient to survive. This disorder also affects many other systems of the body. Treatment options include either use drugs or a liver transplant. There is
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http://www.wilsonsdisease.org/ Wilson’s Disease is a genetic disorder that is fatal unless detected and treated before serious illness develops from copper poisoning. Wilson’s Disease affects one in thirty thousand people world wide. The genetic defect causes excessive copper accumulation. Small amounts of copper are essential as vitamins. Copper is present in most foods‚ and most people get much more than they need. Healthy people excrete copper they don’t need
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REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION case 7 PATIENT NAME: Janice McClure HOSPITAL NO.: 11049 CONSULTANT: Bernard Kester‚ MD‚ Surgical Services REQUESTING PHYSICIAN: Kenneth Shaker‚ MD‚ Primary Care Physician DATE: 03/12/---- REASON FOR CONSULTATION: Please evaluate acute abdominal pain for possible surgical intervention. I am asked to see this 62-year-old Caucasian female‚ who was admitted with abdominal pain‚ nausea‚ and vomiting. No melena or hematemesis. Pain is in the right epigastrium and
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