portion of the abdomen. It has no known function. Removal of the appendix appears to cause no change in digestive function. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Once it starts‚ there is no effective medical therapy‚ so appendicitis is considered a medical emergency. When treated promptly‚ most patients recover without difficulty. If treatment is delayed‚ the appendix can burst‚ causing infection and even death. Appendicitis is the most common acute surgical emergency of the abdomen. Anyone
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Nursing Pathophysiology March 20‚ 2014 Appendicitis The appendix is small close-ended narrow tube that attaches to the first part of the colon‚ also known as the cecum. It is located in the lower right part of your abdomen. Although medical researchers know where the appendix is‚ the purpose it serves in our body is still unknown because the removal causes no noticeable symptoms (Mohan‚ 2010). Appendicitis is defined as the inflammation of the appendix. It is a condition
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The Major Anatomical Regions‚ Directions and Cavities of the Human Body Many terms are used to describe the human body and its various positions when being observed‚ studied or referred to in any medical discussion. Using these terms makes it easier to explain the different parts of the body and where they are located. When using these terms we are assuming the body is in a position called the anatomical position. The anatomical position refers to the body being in a standing position with the
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Appendicitis Presentation Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix. The appendix is a finger like pouch attached to the large intestine and located in the lower right area of the abdomen. Scientists are not sure what the appendix does‚ if anything‚ but removing it does not appear to affect a person’s health. The inside of the appendix is called the appendiceal lumen. Mucus created by the appendix travels through the appendiceal lumen and empties into the large intestine
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antigen patterns are most likely to be similar when the donated organ or tissue comes from a close relative of the person. Select ONE of the following three scenarios and answer it. (5 points) 6a. Bob is told that he has a benign tumor in his abdomen. He is scared and confused about what the tumor is and how it got there. How should you
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4. How is abdominal compartment syndrome diagnosed? Why did the surgeon elect to leave the abdominal wound open after surgery? (6 points) The patient was diagnosed with a level 3 liver lacerations and had developed firm and distended abdomen as well as decreased breath sounds in bases. An elevated SvO2 suggested decreased tissue perfusion. The drop in H&H and albumin suggested hemorrhage into the abdominal cavity causing increased abdominal pressure. Trauma is also major cause of the
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sources. Some ant species nest in the ground‚ many times under concrete or slabs. Some species will be found in wood such as fence posts‚ dead logs‚ and hollow trees or within structures. Ants are formed with a head‚ a thorax‚ or mid-section‚ and an abdomen connected to the thorax by a very short‚ narrow stalk. On their heads are mouths and mouthparts which are used to carry food or for defense. They have two compound eyes that are used to detect movement‚ and several single eyes‚ which are for the purpose
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gentlemen is 46 years-old Caucasian male with 3 days history of abdominal pain‚ however over past 24 hours his pain has located to the right lower quadrant and caused a significant amount of anorexia‚ he presented to the emergency dept. CT scan of abdomen and levis revealed acute appendicitis‚ lab showed a WBC count of 13‚ the laparoscopic appendectomy was explained along with the risks‚ benefits and possible complications. Patients voiced his desire to proceed. Patient was started on pre-op gentamicin
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illustrate interventions and treatments of different types of trauma. This article also provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the different organ systems‚ with complications being briefly discussed. Summary of Article The abdomen is divided anatomically into the peritoneal space‚ the retroperitoneal space‚ and the pelvis. There are both solid and hollow organs
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severe having surgery. Having colic surgery is usually an expensive procedure as it is major abdominal surgery‚ often with intensive aftercare. Colic is the leading medical cause of death in horses. Technically‚ colic refers to pain in a horse’s abdomen‚
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