'Decreased blood flow' presentation slideshows

Hypothermia

Hypothermia. February 2013 CE Condell Medical Center EMS System Site Code: 107200E-1213. Prepared by: Sharon Hopkins, RN, BSN, EMT-P Rev: 2.11.13. Objectives. Upon successful completion of the program the EMS provider will be able to: Describe the thermoregulatory mechanism.

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Terminology #1

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Nervous System

Nervous System. CHAPTER 8. Nervous System Overview. Nervous System Brain Spinal cord Nerves Functions of nervous system Regulates and coordinates all body activities Center of all mental activity, including thought, learning, and memory. Nervous System Divisions.

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Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence

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Diagnostic tests

Diagnostic tests. Reasons for medical tests To confirm or exclude a proposed diagnosis To screen for disease To screen for the presence of risk factors To monitor the course of al illness To monitor the effect of treatment. Categories of patients.

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FOCAL NEUROPATHIES

FOCAL NEUROPATHIES. William McKinley MD Associate Professor PM&R Virginia Commonwealth University. ETIOLOGY. Compression (any external pressure) Entrapment (anatomical compression site) Repetitive trauma/overuse Direct trauma (missile, laceration) ischemia Stretch.

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Unit 3

Unit 3. Oncology and the Central Nervous System. Oncology. onc/o = tumor Examples: onc/o/logy = study and treatment of tumors onc/o/logist = one who studies tumors carcin/o = cancer. Cells. cyt/o = cell Examples: cyt/o/ology = study of cells cyt/o/log/ist = one who studies cells

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By: Erica Kaplan, OTS & Kristi Sunde, OTS.

By: Erica Kaplan, OTS & Kristi Sunde, OTS. . "Hip Hop Stroke" :48-1:50 (or 2:50). Definition of Stroke. A sudden onset of neurological impairment caused by rupture or blockage of a blood vessel to the brain Also known as Cerebral Vascular Accident or CVA

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Special Populations: Geriatrics

Lecture #30. Special Populations: Geriatrics. % over 60 in the world. Body Composition with Age. BMI with Age. Body Changes. Heart Rate with Age. Blood Pressure. systolic (males). systolic (females). diastolic (males). diastolic (females). Physiological Parameters with Age.

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Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System. Diagnostic Procedures & Diseases. Diagnostic Procedures:. History & Physical Checking for symptoms of disease Chest pain, shortness of breath (SOB), awareness of heartbeat (palpitation), fatigue, dizziness or loss of consciousness, edema, pain in legs when walking.

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Circulatory System

Circulatory System.

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Vein of Galen

Vein of Galen. Clinical Case Presentation Marissa Hampton SNNP, RN, BSN University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Nursing NNP Concepts and Practicum II GNRS 5632 Dr. Debra Armentrout PhD, RN, MSN, NNP-BC Dr. Leigh Ann Cates PhD, APRN, NNP-BC,RRT-NPS,CHSE. Objective.

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Which of the following is a unique characteristic of arteries, when compared to veins?

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of arteries, when compared to veins?. Arteries contain tunica interna, tunica media, and tunica externa. Arteries have a thinner tunica media. Arteries contain an internal elastic membrane in their tunica interna.

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. By Chris Golner April 19, 1999 Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Seminar. ADHD Statistics. 3-5% of all U.S. school-age children are estimated to have this disorder. 5-10% of the entire U.S. population

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Anxiety

Anxiety. Karen Crowley, Laura Simandl, Vickie Remmelzwaal. Background. Anxiety A normal reaction to stress Helps one cope Anxiety can become excessive and irrational, which leads to a disorder Five main types of Anxiety Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Polypharmacy and Medication Issues

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Gastrointestinal Pharmacology

Gastrointestinal Pharmacology. Antacids Peptic ulcer therapy Antiemetics Laxatives Antidiarrheal drugs. Gastrointestinal Pharmacology. Acid production : 2.5 L per day Isotonic HCl solution pH < 1 Produced by parietal cells Mucus production : Produced by mucus-secreting cells

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The Psychology of Hypnosis

The Psychology of Hypnosis . By Robert Dufour. Robert Dufour. 2 nd Year Undergraduate (Psychology w/Thesis) Received hypnosis training from Institute of Transformation Hypnotherapy, Lansing MI Additional courses from Clinical Care Network (CCN) Detroit MI.

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Septic Shock- Causes and Pathophysiology

Septic Shock- Causes and Pathophysiology. Julia Moser, Charlotte Farron, and Natalie Ashwood. Definition. Shock:- When the cardiovascular system fails to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to meet cellular metabolic needs. Sepsis:- Presence of bacteria in the blood stream.

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PEA

PEA. Pulseless Electrical Activity. Definition. The heart muscle looses its ability to contract even though electrical activity is preserved. Also known as EMD - Electromechanical Dissociation or Non-Perfusing Rhythm. Symptoms. ECG shows organised electrical activity

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