The most recent pathology performed mid-June revealed normal serum immunoglobulins, normal eosinophils and a negative ANCA assay.…
• Describe an overview of the key anatomical parts of the respiratory system and how it works.…
RESULTS: Fair, with some areas better than others. Definitely small lesions could have been easily missed in view of the prep results.…
2. If you were the doctors on the scene, what diagnosis would you give this patient? (You may use the internet to help diagnose the patient.)…
Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to infection; it is the leading cause of death in intensive care units (Shimaoka, Park, 2008). The body may develop the inflammatory response to microbes in the blood, urine, lungs, skin and other tissues. Sepsis is usually treated in the ICU with antibiotic therapy and Intravenous fluids. These patients require preventative measures for deep vein thrombosis, stress ulcer and pressure ulcers. The first 6 hours are known to be the most crucial time. This has been associated with higher mortality rates within the last 5 years, more than 75,000 patients die of septic shock every year in the US and is the tenth most common cause of death overall.…
Pt. presents in the office today with a fever, diaphoresis (1) (excessive sweating) and right sided chest pain onset two days ago. Noticed erythema (2) (redness of the skin) two weeks ago to right breast. Now presents with petechia (3) (a small reddish-purple mark caused by a small hemorrhage) observed on epidermis (4) (the outermost layer of the skin) of right breast with a small 2cm macule (5) (a discolored patch of skin, it is discolored not elevated in nature) near the areola. Ecchymosis (6) (known as a bruise) and papular (7) (a small solid elevation of skin, it forms in clusters, like a rash) is observed on right arm. Shows no sign of pruritus (8) (an itch, it is an unpleasant sensation that causes one to scratch). Pt. has a past history of healed decubitus ulcer (9) (are lesions that are caused by unrelieved pressure or friction) to right heel, sacral dermal abscess (10) (a localized collection of pus in any body part) that resulted in an ulcer (11) (a lesion of the mucous membrane or the skin). Pt. treated with incision (12) (a cut that is made into body tissue or organ) and debridement surgery. Genital warts treated with keratolytics (13) (a therapy used for wart removal) and cryosurgery (14) (the application of the extreme cold, it’s used to destroy abnormal/diseased tissue). Post 48 hour TB skin test given, resulting in a positive wheal (15) (a raised firm patch of skin, that either itch or have a burning sensation disappears usually in 24/48 hours). Keratosis (16) (a growth of the horny layer of skin) on the face was treated using dermabrasion (17) (a procedure that involves wearing away the upper layers of skin with sandpaper) of epidermis on face. Pediculosis (18) (an infestation of lice) treated with parasiticides (19) (used to destroy parasites). Presently being treated for a yeast infection; with Antifungal (20) (is a medicine that is used to treat fungal infections) cream.…
Rhabdomyolysis is a disease that is caused by muscle trauma and dehydration causing muscle fibers to breakdown into the bloodstream. This has a toxic effect on the kidneys and could be avoided in many cases. Dialysis as well as natural remedies can correct the disease if caught at an early stage.…
Rhesus disease is an infant wellbeing condition that is brought on by an incompatibility between the mother's blood classification and the baby. Here's the significance: Most individuals have Rh-positive blood, implying that they create an Rh protein on the surface of their red platelets. Also called erythroblastosis fatalism during pregnancy. In the newborn, the resulting condition is called hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN). Be that as it may, around 15 percent of Caucasian ladies and around seven percent of African-American ladies don't create this Rh protein on their red platelets - they're Rh-negative. Rh sickness can happen on the off chance that you are Rh-negative, yet your infant is Rh-positive, which can happen if the infant's…
Hemophilia is the most common inherited coagulation disorder. Although hemophilia is commonly inherited, it can also occur due to a spontaneous mutation. Hemophilia A is an X-linked, recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of Factor VIII. Hemophilia can be severe, moderate, or mild. Individuals diagnosed with severe hemophilia A are typically diagnosed early in life, prior to age two. This is diagnosed particularly following episodes of bleeding from mouth injuries and bumps on the head. Spontaneous bleeding may occur as well as prolonged bleeding from injuries. Roughly five episodes of spontaneous or prolonged bleeding can occur each month. In cases of moderate hemophilia A, individuals have delayed clotting after minor injuries,…
Swelling of the hands and feet and problems with blood flow and nerve function (compartment…
Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a genetic disorder commonly known as the iron overload disease; the body is caused to absorb and store excessive amounts of iron. It is most prevalent in locations with significant populations of people who derive from Northern European descent. HH is found to be is the most common inherited liver disease in Caucasians and the most common autosomal recessive genetic disease. The most common gene involved in causing Hereditary Hemochromatosis is the HFE gene. Two mutations of the HFE gene, known as C282Y and H63D, were found to be associated with the increased absorption and storage of iron that is characteristic of hereditary hemochromatosis. Because hereditary hemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive…
Sepsis remains a frequent and deadly healthcare problem in hospitals across the United States and affects millions around the world. Despite decades of intense research and advances in technology, sepsis continues to take a heavy toll in morbidity and mortality. According to American Association of Critical Care Nurses (2010), “Mortality from sepsis is greater that breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer combined and is the number one cause of death in the non-coronary ICU” (page 2). Severe sepsis has an extremely high mortality rate of 30 to 60 percent and is expected to double in the coming years (American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2010). In about 1,118 cases at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), it has been measured…
In medicine, iron overload indicates accumulation of iron in the body from any cause. The most important causes are hereditary haemochromatosis, a genetic disorder, and transfusional iron overload, which can result from repeated blood transfusion.…
* Lily, a 4-year-old Caucasian female, has she been complaining of being tired all the time. She is pale and is a picky eater. Her mother is a single mom with a small budget to feed a large family. Lily eats only pasta, breads, and hot dogs, and she drinks only artificial fruit punch. Lily has iron deficiency anemia. Infants can be infected from the time of birth from certain forms of anemia. Certain forms of anemia are hereditary. When girls are not getting the proper amount of iron in their diet then they may become iron deficiency. There are many different symptoms of iron deficiency anemia but the most common are swelling of the tongue, drying of the lips, and eating and craving ice. Lily’s mother cannot afford the proper food filled with iron so the best thing that she can buy for Lily is foods and drinks that have vitamin C in it, such as orange juice.…
Histoplasmosis is caused by the fungus Histoplasma, which lives throughout the world but is most common in North America and Central America. Histoplasma grows best in soil that contains bird or bat droppings. However, birds cannot spread the fungus in their droppings but bats can. People most often receive the disease causing illness after breathing in microscopic fungal spores that come from disturbed soil. The most common symptoms a person would get are coughing, fever, and fatigue and they usually appear within three and seventeen days. Other symptoms a person may experience are chills, headache chest pains, and body aches and these will most commonly last for a couple of weeks to a month unless they become severe. In severe cases of Histoplasmosis the disease can develop into a long term lung infection and even possibly spread to areas of the body like the spinal cord or the brain. Almost every healthcare provider can order a test for histoplasmosis. For a doctor to diagnosis histoplasmosis the best they need a urine sample or a blood sample, they also need to know physical examinations, symptoms, and your medical and travel history. The treatment is fairly simple with a non-severe case and you should see a decline of your symptoms in a few weeks. In severe cases a doctor will prescribe an antifungal medication like Itraconazole, and can say you need the treatment for up to 3 months to a year. Histoplasmosis is most common among adults aged sixty-five years or older or people who have HIV/AIDS and a weakened immune system. Although, approximately sixty percent to ninety percent in the Midwest/South have been exposed to Histoplasmosis. The most recent outbreak of Histoplasmosis was in an east-central Illinois prison throughout the months of august through September in the year 2013. They are still finding cases so the investigation is still open, but they are currently at 78 cases. The breakout was causes by the pathogen Histoplasma capsulatum…
