shortness of breath‚ a low oxygen saturation‚ tachypnea‚ tachycardia‚ anxiety‚ nausea and vomiting‚ crackles in both right and left lower lobes of the lungs‚ pain‚ a low grade fever and was considered a fall risk. Her diagnosis was pneumonia. Pathophysiology Pneumonia is an acute inflammation of the lungs that causes the alveoli and bronchioles of the lungs to become clogged with thick exudate (Smeltzer‚ Bare‚ Hinkle‚ & Cheever‚ 2010). The inflammation can be caused by various organisms‚ bacteria
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present to the office at different times today‚ each with documented heart failure: one diastolic and the other systolic‚ and both are hypertensive. First‚ discuss the difference between systolic and diastolic heart failure‚ providing appropriate pathophysiology. ACEI/ARBs are the only medications prescribed for CHF that have been found to prolong life and improve the quality of that life. EXPLAIN the mechanism of action of ACEI/ARBs and how they affect morbidity and mortality in CHF. Be specific. Diuretics
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Definition of the health condition Stroke also known as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is the disruption of blood supply which damages the brain and causes sudden onset of neurological deficits (Lundy-Eckman‚ 2013). Classification of the health condition: Strokes are classified by two broad categories‚ hemorrhage and ischemia which differ by the incident of the cerebral blood flow. Hemorrhage stroke is characterized by a rupture or leaking of a cerebral artery causing damage to the surrounding
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This finding is consistent with the theory of the functions of naïve and memory B cells in autoimmune exacerbations and remissions. Moreover‚ the efficacy of anti-B cell therapies in treating MS further indicate a role of these cells in the pathophysiology. Notably‚ the patient presented was receiving Rituximab‚ an anti-B cell therapy‚ with clinically significant
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newborn care to minimize the risk of illness and maximize their growth and development. This care will also prevent many newborn emergencies. For example‚ the umbilical cord may be the most common source of neonatal sepsis and also of tetanus infection‚ and good cord care can dramatically reduce the risk s of these serious conditions. Exclusive breast feeding has a significant protective effect against infections. Early breast feeding and keeping
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AEF symptoms are not specific which can lead to a delay in diagnosis. Patients often present with hemoptysis and sepsis. The median time for presentation is between day 6 and 59 post-ablation. The reported fatality rate is between 67-100%. As per the literature‚ there are three strategies that have been attempted in treating AEF - conservative management‚ esophageal
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medication errors and adverse drug reactions. Another study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine‚ showed that sepsis and pneumonia caused by hospital acquired infections killed 48‚000 patients in 2006 alone. Both of these infections are mostly preventable through better infection control. This study also found that 20 percent of people who developed sepsis while admitted in a hospital died and 11 percent of patients who developed hospital acquired pneumonia also died. The
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· Glucose‚ ATP · Sugar converted from the foods we eat (mitochondria is the responsible cell). · Basic nutrient of the cell. · Building blocks for energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). · Process known as metabolism – the cellular function of converting nutrients into energy. · EMT · Min. lv. Of cert. for ambulance personnel. · Provide basic lv. Medical and trauma care & trans. to medical facility. · Responsibility: · Personal safety · Safety of the crew‚ patient‚ and bystanders
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BLEEDING DISORDERS OF LATE PREGNANCY PLACENTA PREVIA * placenta develops in the lower part of uterus versus the upper part * There are 3 degrees of previa: * Marginal – reaches within 3cm of cervical opening * Partial – placenta partially covers the cervical opening * Complete/ Total – completely covers opening * Observe bleeding during contraction Manifestations: * bright red‚ painless vaginal bleeding * risk of hemorrhage increases with nearing of labor *
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understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and the pathophysiology of LVF‚ discussing compensatory mechanisms‚ the development of pulmonary oedema and how this related to his clinical symptoms of dyspnoea and the involvement of the MDT. Those who did not do the question well: showed a lack of understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and /or did not discuss correctly and with detail‚ the pathophysiology of LVF and the development of dyspnoea and tachycardia. It is advisable
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