forms within and around the appendix. The end result of the cascade is appendicular rupture causing peritonitis which may lead to septicemia and eventually death. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Dull pain in the navel or the upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen. Anorexia (Loss of appetite). Nausea and vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins. Abdominal inflammation. Fever of 990 to 1020F Painful urination Severe cramps. Constipation or diarrhea with gas. SIGNS Signs
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EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMISSION REPORT Patient Name: Benjamin Engelhart Patient ID: 112592 DOB 10/5/---- AGE: 46 SEX: Male Date of Admission 11/14/---- Emergency Room Physician: Alex McClure‚ MD Admitting Diagnosis: Acute Appendicitis HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: This 46-year old gentleman with past medical history significant only for degenerative disease of the bilateral hips‚ secondary to arthritis presents to the emergency room after having had 3 days of abdominal pain. It initially
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Speech Plan Title: Hip-hop Abs Specific Speech Purpose: To inform my Comm. 3 audience on how to achieve abs with the hip-hop abs program Statement: There are three steps for a basic hip hop abs workout. Introduction I. Attention Step: The abdomen‚ sometimes called the belly‚ stomach‚ or tummy‚ is the part of the body between the chest and pelvis. The benefits of having strong abdominal muscles include helping a person breathe better and better posture that results in less back pain‚ help a
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he Name: Brittany Barnes Period: 1 Date: 8-29-13 Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Part A 2. Distinguish between the activities of anatomists and physiologists. Anatomists deal with the structure (morphology) of the body parts. This includes the shapes‚ forms‚ and placement of body organs and appendages. Physiologists deal with the functions of body parts‚ what the body parts do‚ and how this is accomplished. 3. How does a biological structure’s form determine its
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In Todays world‚ advertisements have made women want an idealistic body. We all are aware that plastic surgery is not the only way to get an idealistic body. Researchers have noticed that women are willing to try anything because to lose the weight the proper way is not convenient. Several women have become interested in other ways besides plastic surgery to get a toned body. Television and internet advertisements have been able to persuade ways to get a “perfect body” without plastic surgery that
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approach is necessary to make sure that vital information is not missed. Certain questions that should be asked during assessment are: Pain It is necessary to establish the position of the pain. The pain may be localized‚ wide spread across the abdomen or radiates to the back as in pancreatic pain. To determine the position of the pain‚ the patient may be asked to point at the exact position of the pain. This helps to confirm the exact organ that is involved and initiate appropriate treatment. It
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PowerPoint® Lecture Slides Prepared by Patty Bostwick-Taylor‚ Florence-Darlington Technical College CHAPTER 1 The Human Body: An Orientation © 2012 Pearson Education‚ Inc. The Human Body—An Orientation Anatomy • Study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts Physiology • Study of how the body and its parts work or function © 2012 Pearson Education‚ Inc. Anatomy—Levels of Study • Gross anatomy • Large structures • Easily observable © 2012 Pearson Education‚ Inc. Mouth (oral
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April Benson Anatomy and Physiology 1 Prof. Schneider January 11th‚ 2014 1. Describe how an early interest in the human body eventually led to the development of modern medical science. Changes in lifestyle were reflected in illnesses and early doctors began to learn how certain herbs and potions affected body functions. The idea that humans could understand forces that caused natural events led to the development of modern science. 2. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology. Anatomy is deals
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Seven Organizational Approaches By: Alicia Morris HCA/220 September 2‚ 2012 There are several different ways that the healthy human body can be studied‚ each from a specific point of view‚ providing unique information by logically organizing the body. There are seven organizational approaches to do this including; body planes and body directions‚ body cavities‚ quadrants and regions‚ anatomy and physiology‚ microscopic to macroscopic‚ body systems‚ and medical specialties. The anatomical
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OSCE Scenarios ONE You are a 72 year old lady. This morning you were hanging your freshly laundered curtains‚ when you suddenly felt dizzy and you remember nothing after that‚ until your friend was calling your name. You have no idea how you ended up on the floor. You have had a few dizzy spells No SOB or chest pain. You have the odd “missing heart beat” not too troublesome. Otherwise you are fit and well. You were not incontinent during the attack. TWO You are a 42 year old professional
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