LiveIt! Lifestyle Lesson 9 Autoimmune Disorders
... 2. Your immune system believes this is “foreign protein” and creates an immune reaction to protect you. 3. Your own tissue is broken down from the attack. 4. The function of that tissue to your whole body is then impaired. ...
... 2. Your immune system believes this is “foreign protein” and creates an immune reaction to protect you. 3. Your own tissue is broken down from the attack. 4. The function of that tissue to your whole body is then impaired. ...
Symptoms
... Osteogenesis imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease): Is characterized by a generalized decrease in bone mass (osteopenia). Incidence: 1:3000060000, inheritance: autosomal dominant trait. Pathogenesis: deficiency of TypeI collagen. Symptoms: bones fracture easily, discolouration of the sclera (bl ...
... Osteogenesis imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease): Is characterized by a generalized decrease in bone mass (osteopenia). Incidence: 1:3000060000, inheritance: autosomal dominant trait. Pathogenesis: deficiency of TypeI collagen. Symptoms: bones fracture easily, discolouration of the sclera (bl ...
Medical Emergencies and First Aid
... Apply direct pressure with sterile gauze Add additional dressing as necessary Elevate the leg Apply pressure to the left femoral artery ...
... Apply direct pressure with sterile gauze Add additional dressing as necessary Elevate the leg Apply pressure to the left femoral artery ...
The Brain-Body Connection in Chronic Disease (and Health!)
... is a 7-8min video that explains neurophysiological processes at work to set up what he calls MindBody Syndrome (MBS). Under tab #1 he has links to an hour-long video lecture that's broken into four ~15min sections - it's fascinating and further describes the theory and provides the research behind a ...
... is a 7-8min video that explains neurophysiological processes at work to set up what he calls MindBody Syndrome (MBS). Under tab #1 he has links to an hour-long video lecture that's broken into four ~15min sections - it's fascinating and further describes the theory and provides the research behind a ...
Take 5 pancreatitis
... status and recommends a nutritional plan, such as a low-fat, highcarbohydrate diet with pancreatic enzyme replacement. The physical therapist plans an activity program to maintain the patient’s muscle strength and tone and prevent deconditioning; the occupational therapist teaches energy conservatio ...
... status and recommends a nutritional plan, such as a low-fat, highcarbohydrate diet with pancreatic enzyme replacement. The physical therapist plans an activity program to maintain the patient’s muscle strength and tone and prevent deconditioning; the occupational therapist teaches energy conservatio ...
Treating Mitral Regurgitation in 2017
... clinical presentations. As previously mentioned, mild exercise intolerance is the most common presentation; however, the patient may present with congestive heart failure and concomitant arrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation, which can be the source of decompensation. The mainstay of treatment ...
... clinical presentations. As previously mentioned, mild exercise intolerance is the most common presentation; however, the patient may present with congestive heart failure and concomitant arrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation, which can be the source of decompensation. The mainstay of treatment ...
Shock
... Control obvious bleeding. Splint any bone or joint injuries. If no fractures, raise legs 6” to 12”. Secure and maintain airway. Give oxygen as soon as you suspect shock. ...
... Control obvious bleeding. Splint any bone or joint injuries. If no fractures, raise legs 6” to 12”. Secure and maintain airway. Give oxygen as soon as you suspect shock. ...
Nr 1. In a dehydrated patient with prerenal acute kidney injury the
... Nr 50. A patient, not vaccinated against hepatitis B, presents in a hospital for a planned surgery of hernia. The doctor informs him that the vaccination against hepatitis B is recommended but the patient refuses to be vaccinated. Choose the proper procedure in such a situation: A. doctor should ref ...
... Nr 50. A patient, not vaccinated against hepatitis B, presents in a hospital for a planned surgery of hernia. The doctor informs him that the vaccination against hepatitis B is recommended but the patient refuses to be vaccinated. Choose the proper procedure in such a situation: A. doctor should ref ...
Clinical/Didactic Objectives Form
... Demonstrate appropriate use of medications used in treating medical conditions that can exist during pregnancy. Recognize fetal malpresentations of delivery and perform appropriate management of situation. Identify and manage shoulder dystocia. Manage multiple-birth deliveries and considerations dur ...
... Demonstrate appropriate use of medications used in treating medical conditions that can exist during pregnancy. Recognize fetal malpresentations of delivery and perform appropriate management of situation. Identify and manage shoulder dystocia. Manage multiple-birth deliveries and considerations dur ...
difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, panting
... Pleural-space disease—chest tap (known as a “thoracocentesis”) to remove air and/or fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall—remove as much as possible; chest tube, if repeated chest taps are needed to keep patient stable Chest-wall paralysis—positive-pressure ventilation may be nec ...
... Pleural-space disease—chest tap (known as a “thoracocentesis”) to remove air and/or fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall—remove as much as possible; chest tube, if repeated chest taps are needed to keep patient stable Chest-wall paralysis—positive-pressure ventilation may be nec ...
Acute Renal Failure
... • Intravenous glucose and insulin or calcium gluconate may be used as emergency measures to treat hyperkalemia. ...
... • Intravenous glucose and insulin or calcium gluconate may be used as emergency measures to treat hyperkalemia. ...
Your Endocrinologist: A Patient`s Guide to Endocrinology
... Patients with thyroid disorders frequently experience problems with energy levels, heat or cold intolerance, muscle strength, emotions and weight control. Endocrinologists specialize in treating patients with over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones and work to optimize thyroid hormone replaceme ...
... Patients with thyroid disorders frequently experience problems with energy levels, heat or cold intolerance, muscle strength, emotions and weight control. Endocrinologists specialize in treating patients with over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones and work to optimize thyroid hormone replaceme ...
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
... capillaries is then replenished with oxygen and carried back to the left side of the heart, before it is pumped around our whole body. ...
... capillaries is then replenished with oxygen and carried back to the left side of the heart, before it is pumped around our whole body. ...
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (“PAH”)
... • Patient has had prior therapy, intolerance, or contraindication to ONE endothelin receptor antagonist Letairis (ambrisentan) or Tracleer (bosentan). Criteria for Flolan, Remodulin, Tyvaso, Uptravi, and Ventavis: • Patient has clinically diagnosed primary or secondary pulmonary arterial hypertensio ...
... • Patient has had prior therapy, intolerance, or contraindication to ONE endothelin receptor antagonist Letairis (ambrisentan) or Tracleer (bosentan). Criteria for Flolan, Remodulin, Tyvaso, Uptravi, and Ventavis: • Patient has clinically diagnosed primary or secondary pulmonary arterial hypertensio ...
Tips for Managing the Side Effects of NET Treatment
... therapies which enter the blood stream and travel throughout the body to fight cancer) can sometimes cause damage not just to the cancer cells but to other nearby cells as well. When you are on chemotherapy, blood samples are a quick way for us to monitor your progress and make sure that you are saf ...
... therapies which enter the blood stream and travel throughout the body to fight cancer) can sometimes cause damage not just to the cancer cells but to other nearby cells as well. When you are on chemotherapy, blood samples are a quick way for us to monitor your progress and make sure that you are saf ...
Eye Emergency – Acute Vision Loss
... Early identification and treatment of sight/life threatening causes of acute vision loss escalation of care for patients at risk. Early initiation of treatment / clinical care and symptom management within benchmark time. ...
... Early identification and treatment of sight/life threatening causes of acute vision loss escalation of care for patients at risk. Early initiation of treatment / clinical care and symptom management within benchmark time. ...
Paradoxical Patellar Reflex As A Presenting Sign Of Acute
... the copyrights to a third party. Contents on WebmedCentral are purely for biomedical researchers and scientists. They are not meant to cater to the needs of an individual patient. The web portal or any content(s) therein is neither designed to support, nor replace, the relationship that exists betwe ...
... the copyrights to a third party. Contents on WebmedCentral are purely for biomedical researchers and scientists. They are not meant to cater to the needs of an individual patient. The web portal or any content(s) therein is neither designed to support, nor replace, the relationship that exists betwe ...
Childhood Vasculitis
... Takayasu disease (giant cell) • Affects the aorta, its main branches, and the pulmonary arteries in which granulomatous vasculitis results in stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysms of affected vessels • Female predominancy (80-905 of cases) • Criteria for childhood TA are angiographic abnormalities (con ...
... Takayasu disease (giant cell) • Affects the aorta, its main branches, and the pulmonary arteries in which granulomatous vasculitis results in stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysms of affected vessels • Female predominancy (80-905 of cases) • Criteria for childhood TA are angiographic abnormalities (con ...
Chapter 26: Nursing Assessment: Respiratory System
... In contrast to acute viral rhinitis, the onset of influenza is typically abrupt with systemic symptoms of cough, fever, and myalgia often accompanied by a headache and sore throat. o To combat the likelihood of developing influenza, there are two types of flu vaccines available: inactivated and live ...
... In contrast to acute viral rhinitis, the onset of influenza is typically abrupt with systemic symptoms of cough, fever, and myalgia often accompanied by a headache and sore throat. o To combat the likelihood of developing influenza, there are two types of flu vaccines available: inactivated and live ...
PALS Course Objectives
... 1. Identification and treatment of problems that place the child at risk for cardiac arrest 2. Application of a systematic approach to pediatric assessments 3. Use of the “evaluate-identify-intervene” sequence 4. Use of PALS algorithms and flowchart 5. Demonstration of effective resuscitation team d ...
... 1. Identification and treatment of problems that place the child at risk for cardiac arrest 2. Application of a systematic approach to pediatric assessments 3. Use of the “evaluate-identify-intervene” sequence 4. Use of PALS algorithms and flowchart 5. Demonstration of effective resuscitation team d ...
File - 5AB Orientation
... procedures and percutaneous interventions (PCI). A sheath is introduced into a large venous or arterial vessel. Common cannulated vessels are the femoral, radial, internal jugular or subclavian vessels. Sheaths can also be referred to by brand names such as: “Cordis”, “Medex” or as “Sidearm”. The sh ...
... procedures and percutaneous interventions (PCI). A sheath is introduced into a large venous or arterial vessel. Common cannulated vessels are the femoral, radial, internal jugular or subclavian vessels. Sheaths can also be referred to by brand names such as: “Cordis”, “Medex” or as “Sidearm”. The sh ...
irregular heart beat
... The heart of the dog or cat is composed of four chambers; the top two chambers are the right and left atria and the bottom two chambers are the right and left ventricles; heart valves are located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (tricuspid valve); between the left atrium and the le ...
... The heart of the dog or cat is composed of four chambers; the top two chambers are the right and left atria and the bottom two chambers are the right and left ventricles; heart valves are located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (tricuspid valve); between the left atrium and the le ...