DISEASE SPECIFIC INFORMATION DISEASE/DEFINITION Thrombocytopenia- a reduction of platelets below 150‚000/uL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Thrombocytopenia can result from decreased production of platelets within the bone marrow or from increased destruction or consumption of platelets. Causes include: failure of production as a result of certain anemia’s‚ septicemia‚ and cytotoxic medications. Platelet disorders can be inherited (e.g.‚ Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)‚ but the vast majority are acquired. A common
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Obstetrician Gynecologist (OB-GYN) Ra’Shay Grays English 12 Mrs. Jane Smith Senior Research Project Sixth Period March 26‚ 2013 Healthy people are happy people. Keeping that statement in mind‚ practicing medicine seems to be a good career choice. For many young adults making the important decision of becoming a productive citizen in society is choosing the right career. This paper will focus in on the life of an Obstetrician Gynecologist better known as an OB-GYN. Some things that will
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Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Those cases with gross hemorrhages. A severe illness characterized by abnormal vascular permeability‚ hypovolemia and abnormal blood clotting mechanism Causative Agent * 4 serotype of the dengue virus (1‚2‚3 and 4 Group B Arbovirus) * the 4 viruses are antigenically close to each other however‚ they only give partial cross protection after being infected by any of them Aedes Aegypti Bite of the Female Aedes Aegypti (day biting‚ low flying‚ breeds in stagnant water
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Right now I am in college in hopes of becoming a great OB/GYN one day. According to occupational outlook handbook it falls under the category of Physicians and Surgeons but it didn’t give me a full outlook on my specific specialization. In a brief summary OB/GYN are specialists whose focus is women’s health. They are responsible for general medical care for women‚ but also provide care related to pregnancy and the reproductive system. Ob/GYN also specialize in childbirth‚ treating and counseling
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in association with the syndrome of pre-eclampsia. (Duley‚ L. (2008). Eclampsia‚ which is considered a complication of severe preeclampsia‚ is commonly defined as new onset of grand mal seizure activity and/or unexplained coma during pregnancy or postpartum in a woman with signs or symptoms of preeclampsia.
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The placenta separates from the wall and natural removal occurs by uterine contractions. The birth of the placenta takes place 5 – 30 minutes after the birth of the baby. The placental stage is crucial because of the possibility of maternal hemorrhage. Signs of the placental separation are as follows: a. The uterus becomes globular in shape and firmer. b. The fundus rises in the abdomen. c. Lengthening of the cord. d. Sudden gush of blood. There are two different placental mechanisms which
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NU 545 Unit 2 Study Guide ! 1. Review the anatomy of the brain. Which portion is responsible for keeping you awake‚ controlling thought‚ speech‚ emotions and behavior‚ maintaining balance and posture? - Ch. 15 p. 454 Box 15-3 - Brainstem- midbrain‚ medulla oblongata‚ and pons Reticular Formation-Collection of nuclei within brainstem that maintains wakefulness and works in conjunction with the cerebral cortex and together they are known as the reticular activating system. P. 454 -
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Postpartum Endometritis Evidence Based Paper March 13‚ 2012 Endometritis is the inflammation or irritation of the uterus‚ which is a common post partum complication that occurs in more than 15% of all pregnancies and is currently the leading cause of maternal mortality (Scott & Hasik‚ 2001). When endometritis is not related to pregnancy‚ it is referred to as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2010 sexually transmitted diseases treatment
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screened even during and after pregnancy. Thyroid hormone plays a critical role during pregnancy both in the development of a healthy baby and maintaining the health of the mother. With proper management‚ hypothyroidism‚ subclinical hypothyroidism and postpartum thyroiditis during pregnancy can prevent fetal birth defects and health complications to the mother by mandatory screening‚ education‚ diet‚ and medication treatment. Health care providers diagnose hypothyroidism in pregnancy through a careful
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35‚ and the majority are delivered without complications. "Women over 35 are at higher risk for developing high blood pressure and gestational diabetes‚ but with good prenatal care‚ they should be off to a healthy start‚" says Lynn Simpson‚ M.D.‚ an ob/gyn at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Here‚ a look at what older pregnant women should consider: General health Women this age need to eat properly‚ exercise‚ and attend all prenatal appointments. "Since older women tend to
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