esophageal varices is bleeding it is often only diagnosed after an episode of bleeding or as part of a work up for another condition such a liver cirrhosis. due to late diagnosis and the asymptomatic nature of this illness it can be fatal. Treatment options include oral medication‚ minimally invasive procedures and multi-organ transplants. Esophageal Varices: The silent Killer There are many disease ’s in the world today. As a culture
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disposing of sharp instruments or devices. Cover cuts or other skin-breaks with dry and clean dressings. Chronic skin conditions may cause open sores on hands. People with these conditions should avoid direct contact with any injured person who is bleeding or has open wounds. PEFAP 001 1.3: Describe suitable first aid equipment‚ including personal protection and how it is used appropriately. (Print off your PPE report) All first aid boxes should have a white cross on a green background
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Sports Drinks vs. Water Sports drinks have established a dominating position in the exercise world. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on media advertisements and athlete endorsements every year. The simple fact that many sports stars promote the use of rehydrating sports drinks leads the consumer to believe that such drinks must be more replenishing than just plain old water. If basketball superstars Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard “bleed Gatorade”‚ doesn’t that make it true?
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upset NC: Administer with meals‚ teach client breathing techniques‚ monitor hemoglobin count. Domepridone : Motillium (anti dopamionergic) Indications: patient has gastric tube Moa: Stimulates gastrointestinal by acting as a competitive antagonist at dopamine D2 receptor‚ inhibits gastrointestinal motility‚ reduces gastric and esophageal sphincter. A/E: dizziness‚ constipation‚ leg cramps NC: administer before meal‚ stay with client ‚ observe for signs of A/E Metoclopromide: ( Anti emetic)
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Outline In the extemporaneous method of speaking‚ an outline is created to make sure all material is clearly developed and well-organized. For practicing and delivering the speech‚ the speaker does not use the outline‚ but instead uses brief notes that are based on the outline. Too Much of a Good Thing Arlene Chico Lugo General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to be cautious in using medicines and supplements that are usually considered beneficial Central Idea:
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Marijuana vs. Alcohol. Why is it still illegal ? “In any civilized society‚ it is every citizen’s responsibility to obey just laws. But at the same time‚ it is every citizens responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” -Martin Luther King Jr. The topic of legalizing marijuana is a very conversational issue in American politics today. Marijuana is a very popular drug that many people have used. Over 98 million people over the age of 12 in the United States have smoked marijuana. It is known
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Weapons of Mass Destruction Everest University Online 12/14/2013 Amy Nelson Weapons of mass destruction include biological‚ chemical‚ and nuclear. I will analyze the history of these three aspects of weapons of mass destruction‚ and give my opinion of the future threat of these weapons. Biological Weapons: From the plague of the fourteenth century in Europe that reportedly killed about one-third of the population to the use of smallpox infected blankets given to Native Americans in the
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Chapter 1: • Combining form- the foundation of the word • Suffix- the word ending • Prefix- optional word beginning • -a to -ae‚ vena to venae • -us to -i‚ bronchus to bronchi • -um to -a‚ atrium to atria • -is to -es‚ diagnosis to diagnoses • -ix to -ices‚ helix to helices • -ex to -ices‚ apex to apices • -is to -ides‚ iris to irides • -nx to -nges‚ phlanx to phalanges • -oma to omata‚ carcinoma to carcinomata • -on to -a‚ mitochondrion to mitochondria Chapter 2: • Coronal plane-
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they attach the wires to the heart‚ while the other end of the wires get attached to the ICD. The risks after the surgery include infection in the area of the ICD‚ allergic reaction to medicine used to put patient under‚ bleeding‚ swelling‚ bruising‚ vein damage‚ bleeding around heart‚ blood leaking through valve‚ and lung collapsation. Vein damage is when the vein that carries carbon dioxide rich blood collapses. Lung collapsation happens when you breath in then‚ your lung collapses. There
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Anemia in the United States: the prevalence and treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia‚ Pernicious Anemia‚ Fanconi anemia‚ Sickle Cell anemia‚ and Thalassemia in the United States Abstract This paper will look to compare 5 different types of anemia their evolution‚ the most heavily affected population and their mortality rates. Anemia is the most common blood disorder currently affecting more than 3 million Americans and over 2 billion people globally. Although many cases of anemia are mild‚ it can
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