Minggu, 10 Oktober 2010

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Shock Management

Posted: 10 Oct 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Shock is the cause of death in most patients. Early interventions and proper management can safe lives. In this article the author who is a Registered Nurse and Lecturer in Health Sciences discusses the common types of shocks, how they may be diagnosed and treated. The prognosis and methods of preventing shock are also discussed. Shock is defined as a state of circulatory dysfunction in which tissue O2 delive

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Nursing Care Plan: Impaired Verbal Communication, Recent stroke, alteration of central nervous and decrease in circulation to brain

Posted: 10 Oct 2010 08:32 AM PDT

Nursing Care Plan: Impaired Verbal Communication, Recent stroke, alteration of central nervous and decrease in circulation to brain Long Term: Client will use effective communication techniques by the time of discharge and continue using effective communication techniques through rehab and speech therapy. Involve a familiar person when attempting to communicate

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Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Risk

Posted: 09 Oct 2010 10:02 PM PDT

Introduction Every woman's hormone levels change throughout her life for a variety of reasons, and hormone changes can lead to changes in the breasts. Hormone changes that occur during pregnancy may influence a woman's chances of developing breast cancer later in life. Research continues to help us understand reproductive events and breast cancer risk. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently funding r

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Myeloma

Posted: 09 Oct 2010 06:45 PM PDT

Definition Myeloma (Synonym: Plasmacytoma, multiple myeloma) is a malignant neoplasm, frequently involving multiple sites and tissues, that arises from plasma cells. Demographics Age: 40 – 70 Sex: M > F Site: May occur in any bone containing red marrow. Preferential sites are the spine (vertebral body), femoral and humeral metaphyses, and flat bones (pelvis, skull, and ribs). Commonly involves multiple si

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Theory of Psychosocial Development

Posted: 09 Oct 2010 10:08 AM PDT

Erik H. Erikson “Healthy children will not fear life if their elders have integrity enough not to fear death.”- Erikson This page was last updated on 9/06/2010 INTRODUCTION * Erik Erikson was a psychoanalyst who developed the theory of psychosocial development. * He was born on June 15, 1902 in Karlsruhe Germany. * His classic work “Childhood and Society” set forth his theory of the life cyc

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THE SPINAL CORD

Posted: 09 Oct 2010 09:38 AM PDT

a. The spinal cord, located within the vertebral canal of the spine, is continuous with the brainstem. (Together, the brain and spinal cord are referred to as the neuraxis.) The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum of the skull to the level of the first lumbar vertebrae, at which point it tapers to fine threads of tissue. b. The spinal cord has two enlargements along its length that are due to an incre

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Discussion Respiratory System

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 09:37 AM PDT

Four areas of breath Respiratory SystemAny discussion of the role of the respiratory system must begin to break that function down to its four components or areas. I’m not talking about the inhalation and exhalation (expiration or as doctors refer to it) here, but rather four distinct areas in which the act of respiration takes place in the human body. These are 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. Foreign pulmon

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Kamis, 07 Oktober 2010

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Digestive system overview

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 09:49 AM PDT

The digestive system is also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the alimentary canal and covers everything from the digestive tract itself to the organs that support it. It is a continuous tube-like structure that develops outpouchings, which in turn evolve into those aforementioned attached digestive organs such as the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. The entire system is about 30 feet in length f

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Physical trauma that can disrupt respiration

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 09:45 AM PDT

In fact, there are only two primary forms of trauma that can disrupt breathing: * Pneumothorax (air in the chest) * Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) Pneumothorax If air enters the pleural space between the lung and the chest wall, causing a loss of vacuum, as already mentioned, it is necessary for respiration. Where does that air come from? Ninety percent of the time, comes from outside the chest (eg, throug

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External Pulmonary Respiration

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 09:42 AM PDT

When the mouth and nose are open, the air pressure in the lungs equals the atmospheric pressure in the surrounding environment. The pressure of the space between the visceral and parietal pleura (the sacs that surround the lungs) is only slightly less than the atmospheric pressure — which keeps them pressed against each other. When you take in a breath (inspiration), it contracts the diaphragm and increa

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foods that can cause diarrhea

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 09:31 AM PDT

Diarrhea is a common occurrence among all individuals. Make sure should not happen often. There are few diseases in which the onset of diarrhea is very common as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. There are some food items can also be the main culprit of the diarrhea to happen. For those who have sensitive digestive system must ensure that usually avoid foods that can cause diarrhea. Milk or its der

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How smoking affects the circulatory system?

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 09:28 AM PDT

Everyone is aware of the fact that smoking is injurious to health. What most do not know is how much, exactly, and how it affects your health. Snuff smoke reduces the oxygen in the blood. Therefore, the lack of sufficient oxygen delivered to tissues and organs. You can also say that makes the blood toxic. This is mainly due to the blood absorbs harmful carbon monoxide which is given by the smoke. Carbon monoxid

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Rabu, 06 Oktober 2010

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Circulation Problems

Posted: 05 Oct 2010 08:18 PM PDT

Circulation problems action back the movement of claret through the affection and claret argosy becomes belted by ache or disorder. Accepted altitude accommodate aerial claret pressure, coronary affection ache and strokes. Causes of apportionment problems Circulation problems about accept added than a distinct account and usually aftereffect as a aftereffect of abounding accident factors. Poor apportionment ca

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Selasa, 05 Oktober 2010

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Posted: 05 Oct 2010 05:50 AM PDT

obsessive besetting inside What is obsessive-compulsive ataxia (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive ataxia (OCD) is one of the all-overs disorders. It is a potentially crippling and abiding condition. The alone who suffers from OCD is bent in a aeon of repetitive thoughts and behaviors that alike they about apprehend are absurd and cutting but that abide acutely difficult to defeat. For abounding years, brainy bloom profess

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Basic First Aid: Help During a Medical Emergency

Posted: 05 Oct 2010 05:14 AM PDT

Nothing can replace certified first aid training and CPR training. However, basic first aid knowledge can offer a victim immediate care that can stabilize the situation, provide comfort to the victim, and prevent complications. Basic first aid included being prepared to take action in a life-threatening situation, protecting the victim from further injury, and providing comfort. Emergency Preparedness: Havi

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Chocolate May Reduce Risk of Strokes

Posted: 05 Oct 2010 05:09 AM PDT

The cacao bean is the raw ingredient in chocolate. The Mayans treasured the cacao bean as a restorative cure all. Scientists and medical experts are recognizing the health benefits of chocolate. Chocolate contains cocoa butter, flavonoids, carbohydrates, and vitamins.Two specific components of chocolate, flavonoids and potassium, may provide protection against the risk of strokes and stroke related deaths. Ca

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