Discussion of risks The main priority in this scenario is Amita’s safety. The main risk is the possibility of her airway becoming compromised due to her low GCS score (Feather & Randall‚ 2011). There is a risk of further deterioration due to increased cranial pressure (Czosnyka‚ Pickard‚ Kirkpatrick & Hutchinson‚ 2012). If a patient’s GCS is lower than 8/15 they cannot maintain their own airway due to the tongue muscle relaxing and flopping back (Deutschman & Neligan‚ 2016). A GCS score of eight
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The foramen ovale is part of the greater wing of the sphenoid and transmits the mandibular and lesser petrosal nerve. This nerve enters the infratemporal fossa through the petrotympanic fissure and runs downward and forward to join the lingual nerve. The foramen spinosum transmits the middle meningeal artery from the infratemporal fossa into the cranial cavity. The jugular foramen transmits the following structures from before backward: inferior petrosal sinus‚ CN IX‚ X‚ XI‚ and the large sigmoid
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Give the attachments‚ nerve supply and actions of: Trapezius‚ deltoid‚ serratus anterior‚ triceps brachii‚ biceps brachii‚ pronator teres‚ flexor digitorum superficialis‚ flexor digitorum profundus‚ supinator‚ muscles of thenar eminence‚ lumbricals. TRAPEZIUS : a) Flat muscle. b) It covers back of neck and upper part of trunk 1 Origin : External occipital protuberance Medial one‐third of superior nuchal line Ligamentum nuchae Spine of 7th cervical vertebra
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Ingestion of organophosphate compounds presents a significant risk to patients and the health care professionals. Organophosphate poisoning can cause permanent damage it may even result in death (Curtis‚ Ramsden‚ Friendship‚ 2007). Patients who intentionally self harm with the ingestion of organophosphates are usually severely poisoned compared to those who accidently or have occupational exposures. This paper will discuss the case study of Joe (a fictitious name will be used for the purpose of
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nerve compression test over the cubital tunnel. Sensation is decreased in the distribution of the ulnar nerve. Range of motion (ROM) is 0 to 128 degrees. Strength is 4/5. Assessments include left elbow lateral epicondylitis‚ status post debridement of the lateral epicondyle with V-Y tendon lengthening and left cubital tunnel syndrome. Patient will benefit from additional course of PT to enhance the strength and restore strength and function of his left elbow. Left cubital tunnel release is also requested
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Chapter 9 The Upper Limb Upper limb - a multijointed lever that is freely movable on the trunk at the shoulder joint divided into the shoulder‚ arm‚ elbow‚ forearm‚ wrist‚ and hand Breasts – are specialized accessory glands of the skin that secrete milk‚ present in males and females - tissue consists of a system of ducts embedded in connective tissue that does not extend beyond the margin of the areola - at puberty in females‚ they gradually enlarge and assume their hemispherical shape
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found on a requisition‚ but is not required. What is the most important task a phlebotomist has? If a specimen’s identification is in doubt what should be done? In a hospital setting when should a phlebotomist never draw blood. What is the antecubital fossa? The destruction of red blood cells An accumulation of fluid under the skin A sterile disposable‚ sharp instrument used in dermal punctures A condition in which plasma enters the tissues resulting in a higher than normal concentration of the cellular
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Acromion process ● c. Subscapular fossa d. Glenoid fossa or cavity Skeletal Structures: Posterior ● a. Spine 2. Held in place by ligaments 3. Little protection Fractured clavicle a. What happens? Skeletal Structures: Anterior ● a. Coracoid process 2. Held in place by ligaments 3. Little protection Fractured clavicle a. What happens? Skeletal Structures: Anterior ● a. Coracoid process ● b. Acromion process ● c. Subscapular fossa d. Glenoid fossa or cavity Skeletal Structures: Posterior
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limited‚ or no apparent movement – Structure correlated with movement • Naming Joints – According to bones or parts united at joint- temporomandibular – According to only one of articulating bones- humeral – By Latin equivalent of common name- cubital 8-2 Classes of Joints • Structural: based on major connective tissue type that binds bones – Fibrous – Cartilaginous – Synovial • Functional: based on degree of motion – Synarthrosis: non-movable – Amphiarthrosis: slightly movable
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Mr. Purgert sought treatment for those impairments from her primary care physician‚ Steven Mischel‚ D.O. On April 3‚ 2013‚ upon Dr. Mischel’s recommendation‚ Mr. Purgert visited Dr. Something Litchfeld‚ and Dr. Abbas M.D.‚ who are cardiologist‚ to see what is causing his chest pain. Dr. Abbas performed a nuclear stress test‚ which came back as negative‚ however there appeared to be a fixed defect which Dr. Litchfeld thought might be attenuation instread of a right coronary artery blockage. Dr. Litchfeld
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