1. Discomfort during Pregnancy Nausea ‚ Pyrosis and Vomiting Fatigue Breast Tenderness Palmar Erythema Constipation Muscle Cramps Hypotension Varicosities Hemorrhoids Heart Palpitations Frequent Urination Abdominal Discomfort Leukorrhea Backache Headache Dyspnea Ankle Edema Braxton Hicks Contractions 2. Definition: a. Amenorrhea - It is the absence of menstrual flow. b. Quickening - Is the first moment a woman feels fatal movement. - It is the first movement of the fetus
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Myocardial contraction plays an important role in phase _____‚ where an influx of _____ ions predominate. A. 1‚ Na B. 1‚ Ca C. 2‚ Na D. 2‚ Ca 9. A prolongation of the QT interval can lead to all of the following except A. Hypoglycemia B. Hypotension C. Fainting D. Ventricular arrhythmias 10. Beta blockers are mainly indicated for _____ and for prevention of recurrent _____. A. Supraventricular arrhythmias‚ ischemia B. Supraventricular arrhythmias‚ myocardial infarctions C. Ventricular
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REFLECTIVE ESSAY ON THE LEARNING CONTRACT CONSIDERING THE SURGICAL AND ANAESTHETICS ROLES OF ODP FOR AN ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY. By AKINYEMI AKINTARO 0711964 Dip of HE (ODP) Enhanced Theatre Practice OPE09-1 REFLECTION ON THE LEARNING CONTRACT. This is a reflective essay based on my experience of participating in delivery of anaesthetic and surgical care to a patient undergoing abdominal hysterectomy under general and regional anaesthesia. I will be describing the process
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Integration of biomedical devices for continuous‚ real time and automated patient monitoring emergency system System objectives Emergency medical situations require responders to effectively care for patients with limited personnel and medical infrastructure‚ often under intense time pressure. In large-scale medical emergencies‚ emergency medical service (EMS) officers coordinate ambulatory transportation for victims‚ while relying heavily on information from responders in the field. EMS may
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Seizures defined as… It is a neurologic disorder and is occur as a result of disruption in nerve cell activity in the brain causing seizure or unusual behavior‚ sensation and sometime loss on consciousness. Type of seizure: 1. Focal seizures: there is disruption in one area of brain. A. Simple partial seizure. B. Complex partial seizure. 2. Generalized seizure: there is disruption in all area of brain. A. Absence seizure. B. Tonic seizure. C. Atonic seizure. D. Clonic seizure. E. Myoclonic
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Positioning The patient is positioned supine with arms on the arm board and a wedge under the right hip to decrease the pressure on the vena cava which can lead to supine hypotension syndrome. Also‚ the table is tilted in the left lateral until the baby is delivered‚ because it is more comfortable for the patient. In a cesarean delivery‚ most of the time the patient has regional anesthesia such as spinal anesthesia and epidural
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Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from defects in insulin secretion‚ or its action‚ or both. Diabetes mellitus‚ commonly referred to as diabetes which was first identified as a disease associated with "sweet urine‚" and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of blood glucose lead to spillage of glucose into the urine‚ hence the term sweet urine. The most common form of diabetes is Type II‚ It
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Introduction The Drombeg Stone Circle‚ huts‚ and the Fulachta Fiadh are an important part of Ireland’s history. Locally known as the "Druids’ altar‚" the circle was radiocarbon dated to the Bronze Age‚ demonstrating respect through the times as it has remained preserved since then (2). While the circle’s uses have varied‚ radiocarbon dating suggests that the Fulachta Fiadh was active around 1100-800 BC to as late as the 5th century AD (7 and Fahy 1960). Despite it being open to the public‚ there
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TUTORIAL 5 HEART FAILURE Pathophysiology B. Left-sided HF SOB A. Right-sided HF Orthopnea Edema in the feet‚ ankles‚ legs‚ liver‚ & abdomen. If the amount of fluid is fluid accumulates in the abdomen. Fluid accumulation in the liver or stomach nausea & loss of appetite. Eventually‚ food is not absorbed well loss of weight & muscle. This condition is called Cardiac Cachexia Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea Tiredness & weakness A sudden accumulation of a high amount
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more time is needed to achieve the same effect. As far as treatment options‚ both have complications. Hemodialysis includes Disequilibrium syndrome‚ muscle cramps‚ hemorrhage‚ air embolus‚ cardiac dysrhythmia‚ and Hemodynamic changes such as hypotension and anemia. Peritoneal dialysis complications include
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