Fundamentals of Electrical Hazards More than 3 ma painful shock More than 10 ma muscle contraction “no-let-go” danger More than 30 ma lung paralysis- usually temporary More than 50 ma possible ventricular fib. (heart dysfunction‚ usually fatal) 100 ma to 4 amps certain ventricular fibrillation‚ fatal Over 4 amps heart paralysis; severe burns. Usually caused by >600 volts Confidential Slide Voltage AC or DC Level Frequency 28/03/2013 Confidential Prashant Srivastava 5 Slide 28/03/2013
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ABBREVIATIONS The following list contains some of the most common abbreviations found in medical records. Please note that in medical terminology‚ the capitalization of letters bears significance as to the meaning of certain terms‚ and is often used to distinguish terms with similar acronyms. @—at A & P—anatomy and physiology ab—abortion abd—abdominal ABG—arterial blood gas a.c.—before meals ac & cl—acetest and clinitest ACLS—advanced cardiac life support
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identify the electrical events associated with a normal electrocardiogram. © 2012 Pearson Education‚ Inc. An Introduction to the Cardiovascular System • Learning Outcomes • 20-3 Explain the events of the cardiac cycle‚ including atrial and ventricular systole and diastole‚ and relate the heart sounds to specific events in the cycle. • 20-4 Define cardiac output‚ describe the factors that influence heart rate and stroke volume‚ and explain how adjustments in stroke volume and cardiac output are
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Medical Jargon A abduction - to move a limb or some other body part away from the midline of the body ABG - arterial blood gas reading acetaminophen - a nonsalicylate analgesic-antipyretic (Tylenol) ACE - angiotension-converting enzyme ACLS - advanced cardiac life support; includes electricity (defibrillator) and drugs for life threatening arrhythmias acidotic - abnormally high acidity of body fluids and tissues acute - sudden‚ intense flare-up adenosine - a drug used to help a patient
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There are many opinions that have been put across regarding alcohol consumption. Some are biased while others are based on either prejudice or beliefs. However the truth is that alcohol has its own merits and demerits. Every drinker has already at least some of the short term alcohol effects like a hangover or a bad night’s sleep. Long term effects are usually experienced when it is quite late. Heavy drinking results to a staggering walk‚ indistinct words and memory lapses. Upon drinking‚ one
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maintain therapeutic level • Digoxin and digitoxin • Both can administered orally and IV. The t 1/2 life of digoxin is normally 1.5 to 2.0 days. The t1/2 life of digitoxin is normally 5 to 7 days 6 26/08/2013 Therapeutic uses • Atrial fibrillation • Congestive heart failure. Adverse effects • Hypokalemia or hypercalcemia increases the risk of
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Summary: AED Defibrillators: Having access to an AED is essential for resuscitating those who have suffered from SCA (sudden cardiac arrest). Because the incidences of SCA are increased during and after strenuous physical activity‚ every school should have AED(s) that can be accessed very quickly. Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes. NATA convened an inter-association task force in Atlanta in 2006 to create guidelines on emergency management
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Dennervation hypersensitivity damage to the ANS increases the effector response to stimulation Ganglia a cluster of nerve cell bodies that lie outside the CNS Mass activation Divergence-Preganglionic fibers branch to synapse with numerous postganglionic fibers (up‚ down‚ level) Convergence-Postganglionic fibers receive input from numerous preganglionic fibers Sympathetic system is activated as a unit Sympathoadrenal System the closely related functioning adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous
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CVA Patients Profile Patient name: ABC Age: 32 yrs. Old Sex: Male Date of Admission: February 07‚ 2013 Admitting diagnosis: CVA prob. Thromboembolic Infarct GCS: 11 (Lethargic) V/S taken as follows: BP= 110/80 mmHg RR= 24 CPM PR= 82 BPM Temperature= 38.0 ͦC Patient’s History * Past medical history of Bell’s Palsy * Mild Stoke Introduction Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or Stroke‚ is the rapid loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the
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Running head: MULTISYSTEM CASE Multisystem Case Scenario Demis Russu Section Instructor: Josanne Christian Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences July 22‚ 2010 Abstract Mr. Jones presents to the ED with a complex combination of symptoms. Clinicians must swiftly evaluate and treat his conditions. Air way protection as well as hemodynamic stability is extremely important. Mr. Jones’s case requires rapid intervention as his condition has been worsening for the past week. Pathology
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