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edema, definition,description,cause and symptoms edema

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 08:59 AM PDT

Definition Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body’s cells (interstitial spaces). Description Normally the body maintains a balance of fluid in tissues by ensuring that the same amount of water entering the body also leaves it. The circulatory system transports fluid within the body via its network of blood vessels. The fluid, which contai

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Struggling to Breathe: A Nurse’s Tips for Managing Dyspnea

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 11:46 PM PDT

Dyspnea is the technical word for difficulty breathing. It’s a common symptom in people who have lung cancer or have cancer that has spread to the lungs. People who experience dyspnea describe it as difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath. They often compare it to feeling like they are suffocating or being smothered. In many cases, patients may develop anxiety or panic if they feel they cannot breathe.

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Nursing a patient with a severe head injury: a case study

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 05:12 PM PDT

Head injuries cause significant morbidity and mortality within our community. The management of a patient with an acute severe head injury is a complex and difficult task. This article presents the case study of a young man who sustained a severe head injury. It focuses on the evidence based practice that nurses use in assessing, intervening and managing a severe head injury. It examines the theoretical, pathophysi

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