The Benefits of the Myers Cocktail The name “Myers Cocktail” is the colloquial version for an IV nutrition method developed by Dr. John Myers. Myers was a physician in Baltimore‚ Maryland‚ and had pioneered the use of intravenous vitamins and minerals as a treatment for various medical problems. His cocktail was a combination of: • Magnesium chloride • Calcium gluconate • Thiamine • Vitamin B6 • Vitamin
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On my trip to the operation room‚ I observed a craniotomy. The purpose of the procedure was to remove a tumor from the left lower hemisphere of the brain in hopes that the removal of the tumor would fully restore the vestibulocochlear nerve which would intern restore hearing to the patient’s left ear. Before the procedure had begun‚ the nurse and the surgical technician had started to prepare a sterile field for the equipment and a clean place for the patient to lay. Then the nurse had written
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Your answer for each question should be a minimum of 150 words (half page). Cite your sources after each question. 1. In 1835‚ Bassi showed that a fungus caused a silkworm disease‚ and in 1865 Pasteur discovered that a protozoan caused another silkworm disease. Why do we use Koch’s postulates instead of Bassi’s or Pasteur’s postulates? Koch was the first scientist to prove that bacteria actually cause disease. He scientifically demonstrated that a disease is caused by a particular organism
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significant amount of blood loss. As a result‚ individuals affected often complain of dizziness and weakness and may appear pale. This can be a life-threatening condition and usually require an admission to a hospital‚ usually in an intensive care unit‚ intravenous hydration‚ transfusion‚ and measures to stop the source of bleeding. Chronic GI bleeding‚ on the other hand‚ is often insidious and may not be readily apparent. Individuals affected usually complain of fatigue‚ shortness of breath‚ and lack of
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In very severe cases‚ intravenous corticosteroids‚ magnesium sulfate‚ and hospitalization may be required. Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers‚ such as allergens and irritants‚ and by the use of inhaled corticosteroids. Long-acting beta agonists or leukotriene antagonists
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This portfolio will provide evidence of my experience in an acute care setting. I will provide an appendix giving a brief summary of a patient I cared for whilst undertaking a placement in an acute setting. This portfolio of evidence will be based on a patient diagnosed with sepsis secondary to her chest infection. I will discuss extensively the aetiology‚ pathophysiology and clinical features of a patient presenting with sepsis treated in an acute care setting. I will explore the role of the different
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Unit 4222 - 232 Moving and Positioning Individuals in Accordance with their Care Outcome 1 1)When you are required to assist people to move or help to reposition people it is important to understand the related anatomy and physiology‚ anatomy being the physical structure of the body and physiology the normal functions of the body. When a muscle contracts it pulls the bones at a joint in the direction that it is designed to move‚ when supporting moving and positioning activities it is important
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of the heart. This purpose is so that whatever is being inserting into the line can make it into the bloodstream as quickly as possible. A PICC line can be used for several different reasons. Typically they are used to administer medications‚ intravenous fluids‚ and blood transfusions. They are also utilized if the patient needs a blood sample or draw‚ or if they can’t eat. The health care team administers liquid fluids through the line to help the client meet their nutritional needs. PICC lines
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Anatomy and Physiology Assignment Research project: The role of calcium and vitamin D in the development and maintenance of bone structure What is Parathyrin? Parathyrin is a substance made by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. A higher than normal amount of parathyrin causes high levels of calcium in the blood and may be a sign of disease. Parathyrin is also sometimes known as Parathormone‚ parathyroid hormone and PTH. What is Calcatonin? Calcatonin is a hormone
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cardiology dept consulted on the pt. they felt that his hypoxia and breathlessness wer not secondary to his cardiac status. He had super ventricular cardiac arryhtmias‚ including atrial fribulation and atrial flutter. The cardiology staff utilized intravenous medication that controlled the cardiac rage‚ adequately resolving these cardiac issues. I managed the pt ventilator in intensive care status along with my respitory theraoy team. Unfortunately the pt developed multiple infections‚ hospital acquired
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