women are surviving into their reproductive years. Stuff you already know: Normal heart compensates for increased workload Major cardiovascular changes during pregnancy are: Increased intravascular volume – 1500 cc’s Decreased systemic vascular resistance d/t peripheral vasodilation Cardiac output changes during labor and birth – During each contraction‚ an average of 400 ml of blood is emptied from the uterus into the maternal vascular system increases cardiac output
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HICKENPOX RUTA TIMARKY GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Monday‚ March 11‚ 13 DESCRIPTION OF CHICKENPOX CONTAGIOUS BLISTERS/RASHES ITCHINESS/REDNESS TIREDNESS/MILD HEADACHES FEVER/GENERAL MALAISE Monday‚ March 11‚ 13 Usually occurs in children 1 year to 14 years of age. Chickenpox is a very contagious disease that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Initially it starts out red‚ it itches‚ it can resemble an insect bite: it starts on the face‚ scalp‚ chest and back and can spread
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HYPONATRAEMIA IN THE NEUROSURGICAL PATIENT INTRODUCTION Sodium the most abundant electrolyte in the human body‚ and therefore the osmolality of body fluids is strongly dependent on its concentration. Osmolality in turn is important in maintaining homeostasis within the brain. Ironically‚ dysfunction of the brain can cause changes in sodium homeostasis. To avoid neurological deterioration‚ morbidity or mortality the sodium level must be corrected promptly. The two most common causes of hyponatraemia
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Research Summary Hunter Jones MICT III Clinical Johnson County Community College Research Summary Heat stroke is defined by Knochel and Ouchama (2002‚ p. 1978) as “a core body temperature that rises above 40°C (105°F) and that is accompanied by hot‚ dry skin and central nervous system abnormalities such as delirium‚ convulsions‚ or coma.” Heat stroke can be the result of either exposure to a high environmental temperature or from an elevated core temperature due to strenuous exercise
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The major attribute of the SCD is chronic haemolytic anaemia and vaso-occlusion. Although it is a blood disease‚ SCD affects the whole body with the pathophysiology beginning at a young age among the patients. Therefore‚ the Paediatricians and family practitioners have a critical role that requires managing the pain‚ which is the hallmark of this disease in children (Quinn‚ 2013). Generally‚ SCD is a result
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cash needed to establish a partnership with a large-capitalization pharmaceutical firm. Gilad Harpaz‚ Purinex’s chief financial officer believes a partnership deal could bring the company to execute its mission‚ developing drugs for the treatment of sepsis and diabetes. However‚ the problem facing Purinex is that—while there is a chance for Purinex to secure a partner in the next four to twelve months‚ Purinex just has available cash to last around 11 months; furthermore‚ there is still a very strong
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differences and similarities by way of talking about the aetiology‚ pathology and pathophysiology of the two diseases; also how they present themselves‚ their signs and symptoms‚ the diagnosis‚ both differential and definitive‚ the treatment and the prognosis of them. Also some contemporary research findings and some population health statitistics will also be discussed. AETIOLOGY PATHOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS NATURAL HISTORY PROGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT
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Asthma can be genetic‚ therefore‚ no way to prevent a genetic predisposition. There are ways to try to prevent increased incidences of asthma symptoms by decreasing or controlling Case Study on Asthma/Pathophysiology certain risk factors that could decrease the rising occurrence of asthma in the population (Peat‚ J. K. 1996). Treatment: There are several ways to treat asthma. Some involve medication and some involve decreasing the risk factors and minimizing exposure to triggers. The ways
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ADN nurses also develop critical thinking skills but do not delve as deeply into the process during their education. BSN programs have classes specializing in community and public health‚ nursing management‚ and pathophysiology in order to better prepare their nurses for the challenges they will face as opposed to many associate programs (Forster‚ RN). It is also much easier to attain a management position when you have a baccalaureate degree as opposed to an associate’s
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accurately referenced using the APA referencing style. The questions are to be answered using correct sentence structure‚ paragraphs‚ grammar and spelling. Your answers must be accurately referenced using the APA referencing style. Details Length: Pathophysiology template 400 words Answers to questions 850 words Date due: Friday 31st August‚ 2012 at 17.00 hours. CASE STUDY Mr Lewis White‚ a 67year old man‚ is brought to the emergency department by his son. he presents with worsening dyspnoea‚ cough
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