The core reading for this week included an excerpt that read “…the first cases of sickle cell disease were mostly amongst Africans and African Caribbeans. Racial thinking led to the assumption that sickle cell disease was a ‘Black disease’‚ even though many African people are not at risk for these disease and many carriers are not African” (Russell‚ 2014‚ p. 69). This‚ for me‚ was very insightful and enlightening‚ as it presents a way of thinking that is not common or taught in our society. It brought
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found in red blood cells‚ and it normally consists of four protein subunits. Beta-globin can be found in two of these subunits. The two beta-globin subunits attach to heme‚ a molecule containing iron. This iron molecule in the center of heme can bind to one oxygen molecule. This allows hemoglobin
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Patients with Hematologic Problems Copyright © 2013‚ 2010‚ 2006‚ 2002 by Saunders‚ an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Anemia Reduction in either the number of RBCs‚ amount of hemoglobin‚ or hematocrit Clinical sign (not specific disease); manifestation of several abnormal conditions Copyright © 2013‚ 2010‚ 2006‚ 2002 by Saunders‚ an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 2 Cardiovascular Effects of Anemia Orthostatic hypotension Tachycardia (increasing with activity‚ after meals) Murmurs and gallops Decreased
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Communicable Disease * Keep in mind all have fever‚ swollen LN‚ rash etc. Scarlet Fever: * Cause: Group A beta Hemolytic Streptococcus * Spread via direct contact/droplet * May lead to RF * Uvula/pharynx beefy red; tonsils have white exudate‚ pinpoint lesions on palate * Sandpaper rash * Pastina Sign: hyperpigmentation at joints * TONGUE (white furry white strawberry strawberry ) * So throat culture if they have strept/sore throat *** Anybody with a sore throat
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deoxygenated blood is blue (macroscopic) • Carried from the body back to the heart by the systemic veins to be re – oxygenated in the lungs BOHR EFFECT • O2 in lungs bound to hemoglobin • Hgb travels through the body picking up CO2 from the cells and lowers the pH level • Lower pH levels allow the Hgb to release O2 more easily to the organs • When the pH is lower Hgb releases the needed amount of O2 throughout the body instead of targeting one areas so the whole body gets oxygen it needs
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African-American female who came to the ER on September 20‚ complaining of widespread severe body pain‚ shortness of breath‚ weakness‚ extreme fatigue‚ and a fever. In the ER‚ the physicians admitted her to inpatient care with two diagnoses: sickle cell anemia crisis and mycoplasmic pneumonia. M.E.P.‚ by her own account‚ spends most of her time in the hospital‚ but even while inpatient she is constantly surrounded by her very large‚ expressive family. The client and her family are cooperative‚ pleasant
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Medical Diagnosis: sickle cell anemia with vaso-occlusive crisis Nursing Diagnosis List 1. Impaired Comfort related to sickle cell anemia as evidenced by acute vaso-occlusive crisis. The patient’s pain should take precedence as the nursing diagnosis‚ because it is in all-encompassing factor that affects the client’s ability to function within the other areas of Maslow’s hierarchy of physiological needs‚ such as breathing and sleeping. The pain from the vaso-occlusion makes it difficult for the
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5 percent of the total DNA in cells. Identifying genes on each chromosome is an active area of genetic research. Chromosome 11 likely contains between 1‚300 and 1‚700 genes. Genes on chromosome 11 are among the estimated 25‚000 total genes in the human genome. There are many conditions related to genes on chromosome 11 including Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease‚ Alexander Disease‚ Omenn ’s Syndrome‚ Spinocerebellar Ataxia‚ Aniridia‚ Denys-Drash Syndrome‚ Sickle cell anemia‚ Keratitis‚ Albinism‚ and Ewing
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Acute Chest Syndrome And Sickle Cell Disease In The Pediatric Patient. Sickle Cell Disease: Is a generic disease that affects hemoglobin‚ oxygen transport in the body and patient quality of life. This disease is most common in African American‚ Hispanic‚ Greek and Arabs. Note: Sickle Cell is inherited from both parents. Sickle cell is a blood disease in wish the red blood cells that are responsible for carry oxygen from the lungs to other part of the body are behaving in an abnormal way because
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having acute back discomfort over the past 5 days and frequent headaches. Has been advised that she has got sickle cell anemia. Affected person isn’t on any medicine. Affected person says she has not been eating food much. CC: Acute back discomfort and frequent headaches. Background of Current Condition: Back discomfort and headaches Previous Health Background: Sickle Cell Anemia O: Skin: Shade is typical HEENT: Usual Affected person is cautious. Doctor realizes that the affected person
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