46-year-old Caucasian male with a 3 day history of abdominal pain. However‚ over the past 24 hours his pain is located to the right lower quadrant and caused a significant amount of anorexia. He presented to the emergency department. CT scan of abdomen and pelvis revealed acute appendicitis. Lab showed a WBC count of 13. The laparoscopic appendectomy procedure was explained along with the risks‚ benefits and possible (Continued) Operative Report Patient Name: Benjamin Engelhart Patient
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nausea. It has become increasingly more severe over the past 3 hours so that the patient now cannot walk. He had one episode of vomiting‚ and has a low-grade fever of 100. On examination the patient was in acute distress due to pain. Palpation of the abdomen showed generalized tenderness with marked pain in the RLQ and rebound pain. STAT CBC showed leukocytosis of 21‚000. Abdominal ultrasound was ordered. 1. What do the results of the CBC tell you about this patient’s condition? 2. What structures
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forms within and around the appendix. The end result of the cascade is appendicular rupture causing peritonitis which may lead to septicemia and eventually death. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Dull pain in the navel or the upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen. Anorexia (Loss of appetite). Nausea and vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins. Abdominal inflammation. Fever of 990 to 1020F Painful urination Severe cramps. Constipation or diarrhea with gas. SIGNS Signs
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April Benson Anatomy and Physiology 1 Prof. Schneider January 11th‚ 2014 1. Describe how an early interest in the human body eventually led to the development of modern medical science. Changes in lifestyle were reflected in illnesses and early doctors began to learn how certain herbs and potions affected body functions. The idea that humans could understand forces that caused natural events led to the development of modern science. 2. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology. Anatomy is deals
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EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMISSION REPORT Patient Name: Benjamin Engelhart Patient ID: 112592 DOB 10/5/---- AGE: 46 SEX: Male Date of Admission 11/14/---- Emergency Room Physician: Alex McClure‚ MD Admitting Diagnosis: Acute Appendicitis HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: This 46-year old gentleman with past medical history significant only for degenerative disease of the bilateral hips‚ secondary to arthritis presents to the emergency room after having had 3 days of abdominal pain. It initially
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White Rat Dissection Lab Report Learn about the anatomy of the White Rat. Gain dexterity with instruments used in the dissection procedure. Compare and /or contrast the anatomy of the White Rat with that one of the Human body. Cadaver of a White rat‚ preserved in chloroform. A dissection pan‚ Butcher’s twine‚ Bounty paper towels‚ latex gloves. 3. Instruments used in the dissection kit: Scissors; Forceps; Scalpel; and the Probe The first step was to obtain the White Rat and
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like asthma‚ bone disease and etc. Introduction: Intestinal Obstruction is a blockage of your small intestine or colon that prevents food and fluid from passing through. Can be caused by many conditions‚ including fibrous bands of tissue in the abdomen (adhesions)‚ hernias and tumors. Alternative names: Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal; Colonic ileus. Etiology of bowel obstruction is pathological prevention of passage of gastrointestinal
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In Todays world‚ advertisements have made women want an idealistic body. We all are aware that plastic surgery is not the only way to get an idealistic body. Researchers have noticed that women are willing to try anything because to lose the weight the proper way is not convenient. Several women have become interested in other ways besides plastic surgery to get a toned body. Television and internet advertisements have been able to persuade ways to get a “perfect body” without plastic surgery that
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Yes? No? Subjective Data: 1. States sharp pain (7/10) in abdomen 2. “my stomach feels bloated and hurts” 3. “my stomach has never been this big” Increased amount of gas in intestines abnormal level of bacteria in intestines Increased perception and sensitivity to what is happening in digestive tract Acute Pain R/T abdominal distention As manifested by: 1. States sharp pain (7/10) in abdomen 2. “my stomach feels bloated and hurts” 3. kept demanding
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3. List 4 abdominal organs that you observed. Describe their position relative to each other using correct anatomical terms. (Rachel Mindel) The pancreas is located in the upper abdomen‚ is posterior to the stomach and some parts are in between both the stomach and the spine. The right side of the organ which is called the head‚ is nestled in the curve of the duodenum (juncture where the stomach meets the first part of the small intestine). The tapered left side of the organ is called the body
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