Health Concerns Name of health problem that you are researching: ASTHMA Complete the following questions in your own words and in sentence form unless otherwise directed. 1. Briefly describe this disease. Asthma is a lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. 2. Name the human system(s) this health concern affects. Respiratory system 3. A) List the organ(s) and/or tissue(s) this health problem affects? B) Describe how the organ(s) and/or tissue(s) are affected by this health
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Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A. This virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affect your liver’s ability to function. Hepatitis A You’re most likely to contract this virus from contaminated foods or water or from close contact of someone else who is already infected. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is primarily found in the feces of an infected person. Symptoms It is spread from infected food workers to
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Pathologic Mechanisms of Septic Shock Kenneth J. Goodrum‚ Ph.D. OUCOM Topics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Definitions: SIRS‚sepsis‚shock‚MODS Morbidity/mortality of Sepsis/Shock Pathogenesis of shock Microbial triggers(endotoxin‚ TSSTs) Cytokine and non-cytokine mediators of SIRS and shock Pathophysiology of shock Therapy Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) ● ● ● ● ● Systemic inflammatory response to a variety of severe clinical insults manifested by ≥ 2 of the following conditions
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stress and certain foods can also make heartburn worse. Other factors include‚ smoking‚ coffee‚ alcohol‚ soda or carbonated drinks‚ citrus fruits‚ tomato products‚ chocolate‚ mints‚ peppermints‚ fatty foods‚ onions‚ being overweight‚ and aspirin or ibuprofen. One can take some simple steps to prevent and treat heartburn. Tips on preventing heartburn are‚ place 6 to 9 inch blocks under the legs at the head of your bed to raise it‚ try to eat at least 2 to 3 hours before lying down‚ if you smoke quit‚
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Burns can have different causes which are scalding from boing hot liquids‚ Chemical burns‚ and electrical burns‚ fires from matches or lighters‚ and excessive sun exposure. First degree burns are the least severe form of burns‚ it only effects the outer most layer of the skin‚ the epidermis. After a first degree burn the skin appears red and a bit inflamed‚ there is usually some pain and the skin turns dry and begins to peel. Because the burn only the epidermis of the skin the symptom of the burn
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Six steps to effective handwashing Step 1 Wet hands and apply soap. Rub palms together until soap is bubbly. Step 2 Rub each palm over the back of the other hand. Step 3 Rub between your fingers on each hand. Step 4 Rub your hands with the fingers together. Step 5 Rub around each of your thumbs. Step 6 Rub in circles on your palms. Then rinse and dry your hands 4-9. REASONS FOR CHANGING THE POSITION OF A PATIENT The following are reasons for changing a patient’s
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Concussions: Most Common Type of Traumatic Brain Injury How many teens and adults have ever experienced physical contact during a sport or in their daily lives? Slight dizziness‚ severe headache‚ and even loss of balance are simple signs all people need to be aware of. A concussion is one of the most common types of a traumatic brain injury today. Individuals who suffer from this type of injury can have life long effects‚ consequences‚ and health risks that can be debilitating. Thus‚ concussions
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Act 1974 Data Protection Act 1998 COSHH Regulations 1999 Mental Capacity Act 2006 There are many types of medication that carers will come across across‚ below are a few examples. Analgesics (painkillers) Examples of analgesics are paracetamol and ibuprofen used to relieve pain. Analgesics work by blocking pain signals going to the brain or by interfering with the brains interpretation of the signals. Side effects may include nausea‚ vomiting‚ drowsiness‚ dry mouth‚ postural hypotension and constipation
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Redding. This case was argued from April 21rst‚ 2009‚ to June 25th‚ 2009. During this case‚ a 13 year old girl named Savana Redding was thought to be in possession of prescription grade ibuprofen. Another student attending the school was alerted of weaponry such as knives and pills located in Savana’s day planner. This student reported this to a teacher and the teacher alerted the assistant principal. The assistant principal removed Savana
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Boaters‚ when is the last time you checked your first aid kit? If you can’t recall‚ then it’s time to make sure that your first aid kit is waterproof and fully stocked with fresh supplies. You want to be prepared to deal with common medical issues ranging from sunburn and insect bites‚ headaches and nausea‚ and cuts and fishhook injuries. Feeling ill or getting hurt on the water is bad enough. Not having anything on hand to treat the problem can turn a manageable issue into a more serious situation
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