fluids are infused‚ osmosis pulls water out of the cells and causes the cells to shrink resulting cells to get rid of excessive free water. The side effect includes‚ when they shrink at the site of IV infusion‚ infection at the site of injection‚ venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection‚ extravasation and hypervolemia The primary intervention of SIADH includes fluid restriction. In case of acute episodes of SIADH‚ diuretics such as IV Mannitol and IV Furosemide may
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This care study aims to outline the care provided to a patient during one 12hour shift. It will present the patients cause and course of ICU admission‚ identify problems both potential and actual‚ focussing particularly and two main problems. The nursing interventions preformed will be critically analysed and supported with research. Finally the care will be critically evaluated areas of possible improvement will be outlined. Patient chosen is a 36yr old male pseudonym ‘Frank’ chosen for the purpose
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According to Peitzman et al.‚ 2008‚ a plain-film radiograph (i.e.‚ skull x-ray studies) has limited indications in patients with blunt head injury. Plain films are sometimes indicated for penetrating injuries of the skull to determinate the course‚ location‚ or a number of gunshots or foreign body fragment‚ as well as possible depressed skull fragment. Patient with a significant head injury‚ history of loss of consciousness (LOC)‚ or postconcussive sequelae required immediate evaluation by CT scan
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AAA- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ABG – Arterial Blood Gas(test) ABDI- Ankle Brachial Pressure Index ACBT-Active Cycle of breathing technique ACT-Activated Clotting Time AF – Atrial Flutter/Fibrillation ALs- Activities of Living AMI-Acute Myocardial Infarction APR- Abdominal Perineal Resection APTT – Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time AS-Added Sounds ASD-Atrial Septal Defect ASL-Alternate Side Lying AVR-Aortic Value Replacement AW – Awaiting AXR-Abdominal X-ray BBS-Bronchial Breath
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artery. The slide looks like a river with few whirlpools. And “whirlpools” has three layers they are: 1 Tunica intima. 2 Tunica Media. 3 Tunica Adventitia. B. How do arterial walls differ from venous walls? Arterial walls are made of elastic material and are always open. Venous wall are mainly smooth muscle‚ and are usually collapsed. C. What is the function of valves in the peripheral veins? The valves help the blood to go in one direction against gravity up towards the
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What is Statistics? "Statistics is a mathematical science pertaining to collection‚ analysis‚ interpretation and presentation of data" (Wikipedia contributors‚ 2006). Statistics are a valuable kind of information because they can provide data for making comparisons and determining trends. There are many uses for statistics‚ "but perhaps its most important purpose is to help us make good decisions about issues that involve uncertainty" (Bennett‚ Briggs‚ & Triola‚ 2003‚ p. 8). Kinds of Statistical
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Study guide for Lecture Exam II Bio 202 (Heart‚ BV’s and Respiratory system) 1. The pulmonary circuit is supplied by which ‘side” of the heart? The systemic circuit? The right atrium 2. What is the functional difference between desmosomes and gap junctions? Desmosomes prevent adjacent cells from separating during contraction and gap junctions allow ions to pass from cell to cell transmitting current across the entire heart 3. What are the different effects of the PNS and SNS on heart rate?
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This essay focuses on the nursing care received by a patient during practice placement in the community. The rationale for choosing this patient is because the author participated fully in providing care needs for this particular patient. A good nurse and patient relationship was developed which enabled the author to feel confident and at ease whiles providing care. The author learnt and developed new skills‚ which will be essential for future clinical practice. There will be a brief account of
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History of medicine Aviation medicine Safety is the paramount principle of aviation. Aviation medicine is a major element of aviation safety. In a regulatory context it has to make sure that pilots have the physical capacity to fly and that the risk of a medical incapacitation is neglectable. What constitutes medical fitness for flying is not as simple as mere absence of disease. Good health does not always mean fitness for flying‚ nor does bad health necessarily mean unfitness. Sometimes
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through________________________________________________________ Selected Answer: an increased left ventricular contractility‚ increase venous return Answers: an increased left ventricular contractility‚ increase venous return an decreased left ventricular contractility‚ increase venous return an increased left ventricular contractility‚ decreased venous return none of these are correct Response Feedback: Well done QUESTION 3 0 out of 10 points Blood contains a
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