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Minggu, 31 Oktober 2010

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What is urosepsis?
What is schizophrenia?
Quick Stress Relief surefire ways to rapidly reduce stress
How does experience shape the brain and both cause and repair stress disorders?
What is emotional and psychological trauma?

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 02:21 AM PDT

Urosepsis is a serious secondary infection which occurs when an infection in the urinary tract spreads to the bloodstream. People with urosepsis have bacteria in their blood. Left untreated, this can potentially be fatal. Due to the risk of urosepsis, people are usually advised to receive prompt treatment for urinary tract infections, especially if they are

What is schizophrenia?

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 01:32 AM PDT

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects the way a person acts, thinks, and sees the world. People with schizophrenia have an altered perception of reality, often a significant loss of contact with reality. They may see or hear things that don't exist, speak in strange or confusing ways, believe that others are trying

Quick Stress Relief surefire ways to rapidly reduce stress

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 01:28 AM PDT

The origins of stress Are you friends with stress, or do you fear stress and wish you could make it go away? Believe it or not, stress is necessary for life. Without it, you would be dead—you need stress for creativity, learning, and facing life's challenges. Stress is only harmful when it becomes overwhelming. Bottom line? Those who are aware of their stress and know how to manage it are less likely t

How does experience shape the brain and both cause and repair stress disorders?

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 01:19 AM PDT

At birth, the brain, which is command central for the body, is its most undifferentiated organ with a plasticity that enables the brain to create new neural circuitry throughout life. New brain imaging resources including electroencephalogram (EEG), quantitative EEG studies (QEEG), positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and functional MRI (fMRI) show us that thr

What is emotional and psychological trauma?

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 01:13 AM PDT

motional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter your sense of security, making you feel helpless and vulnerable in a dangerous world. Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life or safety, but any situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and alone can be traumatic, even if it doesn't

Jumat, 22 Oktober 2010

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Posted: 22 Oct 2010 08:31 AM PDT

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the intestines. It causes belly pain, cramping or bloating, and diarrhea or constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome is a long-term problem, but there are things you can do to reduce your symptoms. Your symptoms may be worse or better from day to day, but your IBS will not get worse over time. IBS does not cause more serious diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease

Rabu, 20 Oktober 2010

First Aid for a Choking Conscious Adult

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 09:31 AM PDT

Choking is the mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs. Choking prevents breathing, and can be partial or complete, with partial choking allowing some, although inadequate, flow of air into the lungs. Prolonged or complete choking results in asphyxia which leads to anoxia and is potentially fatal. Oxygen stores in the blood and lungs keep the victim alive for several minutes

CPR For Infant (Age

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 11:22 PM PDT

An infant or baby is the very young offspring of humans. A newborn is an infant who is within hours, days, or up to a few weeks from birth. In medical contexts, newborn or neonate (from Latin, neonatus, newborn) refers to an infant in the first 28 days of life (from birth up to 4 weeks after birth, less than a month old).[1] The term “newborn” includes premature infants, postmature infants and full term

CPR for Children (Ages 1-8)

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 05:10 PM PDT

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure for people in cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest. CPR is performed both in hospitals and in pre-hospital settings CPR involves physical interventions to create artificial circulation through rhythmic pressing on the patient’s chest to manually pump blood through the heart, called chest compressions, and usually also involv

Selasa, 19 Oktober 2010

Systemic Circulation

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 01:01 AM PDT

Systemic circulation supplies nourishment to all of the tissue located throughout your body, with the exception of the heart and lungs because they have their own systems. Systemic circulation is a major part of the overall circulatory system. The blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries) are responsible for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue. Oxygen-rich blood enters the blood vessels throug

FURNITURE COMPRISING THE PATIENT BASIC UNIT

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 05:40 PM PDT

Furniture for the patient basic unit includes: * Bed. * Bedside cabinet. * Overbed table. * Chair. 2-3. EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES NECESSARY FOR PROVIDING BASIC NURSING CARE The following are provided to the patient: a. Linens. * Bed linens. * Towels. * Washcloths. * Blankets. b. Toilet Equipment. * Wash basin. * Soap dish. * Emesis basin. * Bedpan. * Urinal. * Toilet paper. c. Other Articles. * Water pitcher. * Glass. * C

Pulmonary Circulation: It’s All in the Lungs

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Pulmonary Circulation: It’s All in the Lungs Pulmonary circulation is the movement of blood from the heart, to the lungs, and back to the heart again. This is just one phase of the overall circulatory system. The veins bring waste-rich blood back to the heart, entering the right atrium throughout two large veins called vena cavae. The right atrium fills with the waste-rich blood and then contracts, pushi

HEART ATTACK WARNING SIGNS

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 04:55 PM PDT

three warning sign for heart attack Chest Discomfort Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach shortness of brea

CPR IN THREE SIMPLE STEPS

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 04:18 PM PDT

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure for people in cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest.CPR is performed both in hospitals and in pre-hospital settings. CPR involves physical interventions to create artificial circulation through rhythmic pressing on the patient’s chest to manually pump blood through the heart, called chest compressions, and usually also involv

Sabtu, 16 Oktober 2010

Improving Emotional Health,Strategies and Tips for Good Mental Health

Posted: 16 Oct 2010 07:17 AM PDT

People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life's inevitable challenges, build strong relationships, and lead productive, fulfilling lives. When bad things happen, they're able to bounce back and move on. Unfortunately, too many people take their mental and emotional health for granted –

TERMINAL CLEANING OF THE PATIENT CARE UNIT

Posted: 16 Oct 2010 06:01 AM PDT

a. Definition. (1) The sanitation of the bed, bedside cabinet, and general area of the patient care unit with a detergent/germicidal agent after the patient is discharged or transferred from the nursing care unit. (2) Performed at every patient care unit before the area is prepared for the next patient. b. Reasons for Terminal Cleaning of the Patient Care Unit. (1) Prevention of the spread of microorganisms. (2) Re

PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH

Posted: 16 Oct 2010 05:56 AM PDT

a. Definition of Health. (1) An individual’s concept of health is a very personal thing. 0ne person may consider himself to be healthy whenever he is not physically ill, while another may consider himself to be healthy only when he is emotionally and physically “at his best.” A person’s notion of health is influenced by a number of different factors or experiences, su