Kidney Diseases in America Nhia Yang‚ Tour’e Gates‚ Margarita Giannasidou‚ Benjamin Jensen‚ Daniel Olajonlu Advanced Program in Technology and Science Saint Cloud State University July 2013 Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease People usually say “yes‚ yes‚ we know‚ we know” about the diseases‚ but they don’t really know the true purpose behind that. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a disease that makes kidney not as functional. The reason behind this is that it’s either from a long-term course
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This helps to bestow health in people suffering from anemia‚ skin diseases‚ poor digestion‚ edema‚ stiffness of thighs‚ loss of taste‚ hemorrhoids‚ jaundice‚ diabetes and disorders of spleen. CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR THE USE OF BUTTERMILK Although buttermilk is beneficial in various disorders‚ its use is prohibited in summer season. It is unwholesome
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Pathophysiology • • Preeclampsia most commonly presents in the second half of pregnancy. It is a multisystem disease associated with diffuse vasospasm and endothelial damage. Pathophysiology • Pathology demonstrates areas of endothelial swelling‚ edema‚ micro-infarctions and microhemorrhages in effected organs. Risk Factors • first pregnancy • new mailings • younger than 18 and older than 35 • prior history • family history Obstetric Medicine Curriculum Learner Handout Preeclampsia (Page 2)
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breath; unable to tolerate lying flat; heavy‚ aching feeling in his chest; respirations labored @ 32/min.; radial pulse 108 and regular; BP 150/78; color dusky and O2 Sat is 82% on room air; slight diaphoresis; peripheral edema is 3+ pitting‚ ankle to knee bilaterally and sacral edema is also present. Bilateral BS present with coarse crackles in both lower lobes. He appears frightened and anxious; he states‚ “This is the worst it has ever been – please don’t leave me alone.” Past Medical/Social History:
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triglycerides in the blood‚ are not filtered because of the low pressure in the capillary beds from hypoalbuminemia (Adler‚ 2012‚ p.25). Accompanying the three major findings of nephrotic syndrome; proteinuria‚ hypoalbuminemia‚ and hyperlipidemia‚ is edema. Edema is swelling that can occur in the face; around the eyes‚ in the extremities‚ the abdomen‚ and/or the genital area. The swelling is due to “fluid leaks into the interstitial spaces‚ collecting into body cavities” (Sommers‚ 2011‚
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calcium. Some of the calcium that is excreted may be pulled from the bone. If your salt intake is monitored‚ you can keep your calcium balanced to help prevent the thinning of your bones (Health Risks and Disease Related to Salt and Sodium‚ n.d.). Edema in the legs‚ hands‚ and face can be caused by water retention (Sodium and Chronic Kidney Disease‚ n.d.). Another link between poor health and high sodium levels is‚ cancer. The World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research have
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Lactated Ringer’s Solution Lactated Ringer’s classified as an isotonic or crystalloid solution‚ has similar osmolarity to body fluids‚ meaning that it maintains fluid volumes in balance between the space inside and outside the blood vessels. Lactated Ringer’s contains electrolytes‚ substances necessary for cells to function. It’s intended for intravenous administration‚ but if a suitable vein cannot be found it can be given orally which has an unpleasant taste. It is made up of NaCl (sodium chloride)
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Soft tissue infections take the following pathological forms: abscess‚ phlegmon‚fistula. Hard tissue infections take forms of caries‚ osteitis‚ osteomyelitis‚ fistula. Specific Infections located in the head tissues: malignant edema‚ bacterial edema of the rams head‚ anazarca- horses potechial fever‚ strangles‚ actinomycosis and actinobaciloza. ENCEPHALITYS AND MIELITELE The main etiology of brain and spinal inflammations are viruses and bacterial infections‚ rarely they
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epigastric pain described as bad heartburn. Her sister tells the nurse‚ "I felt like that when I had toxemia during my pregnancy." Admission assessment by the nurse reveals: today’s weight 182 pounds‚ T 99.1° F‚ P 76‚ R 22‚ BP 138/88‚ 4+ pitting edema‚ and 3+ protein in the urine. Heart rate is regular‚ and lung sounds are clear. Deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) are 3+ biceps and triceps and 4+ patellar with 1 beat of ankle clonus. The nurse applies the external fetal monitor‚ which shows a baseline
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Cardiovascular The cardiovascular system is consists of the heart and network of arteries‚ veins‚ and capillaries that transport blood throughout the body. There are two primary circulatory loops in the human body: the pulmonary circulation loop and the systemic circulation loop. The heart is a muscular organ about the size of a closed fist that functions as the body’s circulatory pump. It takes in deoxygenated blood through the veins and delivers it to the lungs for oxygenation before pumping it
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