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    Physical Assessment

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    efficiency particulate air Hand washing- most important control practice -alcohol-based and non-bacterial soap and water Atelectasis- lungs collapsed Emphysema-for chronic smokers; too much air in the lungs that caused the lungs to expand Pneumothorax- when air is in the nasal pleural ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUE (IPPA) 1. Inspection- using one’s own senses a. vision- fully expose a body part -overhead

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    Biology MCQ

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    pharynx c. trachea d. epiglottis Lower portion of the lung: a. apex b. base c. bronchioles d. alveoli Smallest branches of the bronchi: a. arterioles b. venules c. alveoli d. bronchioles Collection of pus in the pleural cavity: a. pneumothorax b. pleuritis c. hemoptysis d. pyothorax PMN is the abbreviation for: a. Premenstrual neurosis b. Polymorphonucler c. Plasma myeloid neutrophil d. Phagomononuclear _________ blood contains anti-A antibodies. a. Type A b. Type B c

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    Lung Syndrome

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    in the lungs of premature babies which is needed to help fill the lungs with air .without it the alveoli will fail leading to a risk of inflammation of the lungs usually with complicators leaving gas build up in the space surrounding the lungs(pneumothorax)‚the space between the lungs (pneumomediastinum) and the area between the heart and the thin sac that surrounds the heart. It wasn’t till the 1960s and 1970s that neonatal intensive care unit beds became filled with some survivors

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    Introduction Central venous cannulation is a routine procedure‚ which is safe in experienced hands‚ especially under ultrasound guidance. Central venous cannulation is associated with various complications‚ some being potentially dangerous like inadvertent arterial puncture. We hereby report a case of inadvertent cannulation of left subclavian artery during ultrasound guided placement of central venous catheter in left internal jugular vein(IJV). Case Report A 46-year-old female with no co-morbidities

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    Respiratory Physiology – outline notes By at September 15‚ 2011 | 6:43 am | Print Respiratory System I. Functions: A. Provides area for gas exchange between air and blood B. Moves air to and from area of gas exchange C. Protects gas exchange surfaces D. Sound production E. Provides olfactory sensations to the CNS F. Capillaries in lungs produce angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) II. 4 Respiratory processes A. Pulmonary ventilation (breathing) 1. Move air in and out of lungs B. External

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    Primary Hyperhidrosis

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    Hyperhidrosis is a disorder characterized by excessive sweating in amount greater than what is physiologically necessary to maintain homeostasis [1-5]. This condition may be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to an underlying disease or medication. Only primary hyperhidrosis (PHH) will be addressed in this work. Primary hyperhidrosis is a dermatological and neurological disorder caused by an abnormal activity of the eccrine sweat glands. A noteworthy portion of patients experiencing excessive sweating

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    88290212 Acute Asthma 2

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    MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE SEVERE ASTHMA Dr DHANNURAM MANDAVI INTRODUCTION Asthma is a chronic lung disease with airway obstruction‚ airway inflammation and airway hyperreactivity to various stimuli‚ often reversible with bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory drugs. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1)Extrinsic cause(IgE mediated/allergens) 2)intrinsic cause (non IgE mediated/Infection) Allergens leads to a) Early Reaction within 10 min Due to histamine; leukotriene- C;D;E ;PAF & bradykinin Mucosal edema; bronchoconstriction

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    Medical Terminology Notes

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    Medical Terminology 8/28/13 The ninth edition of the book is totally fine.YAY. But we need the book. Do a browser check. Blackboard specialist (561) 868-3100 Three things due for each chapter. 1. Upload the test yourself stuff.(try to save it as a pdf file.) 2. If you close a test‚ you cannot re-enter the test.(matching) 3. At the end of each chapter there are purple or yellow ‘fill-ins”. This is due 2:00pm at the NEXT class. Bring scantrons 9/4/13 Dx- Diagnosis Px- Prognosis

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    Cpc Icd-9-Cm Coding

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    Cope pleural biopsy needle was inserted into the space‚ and four quadrants were biopsied and sent for appropriate pathological specimens. Once that was accomplished‚ then using a small-caliber temporary chest tube from the Cope‚ as well as the pneumothorax set‚ the space was entered‚ and 1.5 liters of bloody fluid was removed. A small bandage was attached afterward. There was no pain involved‚ and the chest x-ray will be taken afterward to assure ourselves that we had a reasonable effect without

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    SCUBA Solving Injuries

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    1. Know different types of burns – Superficial (1st degree) o Involves only epidermis o reddening with minor swelling – Partial Thickness (2nd Degree) o Epidermis burned though‚ dermis damaged o Deep‚ intense pain o Blisters and mottling – Full Thickness (3rd Degree) o All layers of skin burned o Blackened areas surrounded by dry white patches – Electrical

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