placed on a mechanical ventilator and given IV fluids for shock. C.C. responded well to fluids, with an increase in blood pressure and an improvement in urine output. 1. Based on his case history and responsiveness to fluid therapy, what type of shock was C.C. experiencing? Hypovolemic Shock 2. What other clinical findings would be helpful in confirming the type of shock? Low blood pressure, weak pulse, cyanosis of the lips and fingertips, shallow breathing 3. Because of his many open wounds
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transport of metabolites. Plasma is the often forgotten component of blood. White blood cells, red blood cells and platelets are essential to body function, but plasma also plays a crucial and mostly unrecognised role carrying these blood components throughout the body as the fluid in which they travel. Plasma is the largest component of the human blood, making up about fifty percent of its overall content. When isolated on its own, blood plasma is a light yellow liquid which is similar to the colour of
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Introduction A system is made up of different tissues and organs working together to perform a specific function in the body. Skeletal system: Skeletal system is the system of bones, associated cartilages and joints of human body. Together these structures form the human skeleton. Skeleton can be defined as the hard framework of human body around which the entire body is built. Almost all the hard parts of human body are components of human skeletal system. Joints are very important because
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A Changed Man Detroit Michigan used to be one the largest producers of automobiles in the country. It used to be filled with blue-collared people who worked the 8-5 shift every day and would be home in time for dinner. This all changed when the factories were shut down and production was moved over seas. Consequently, after the factories were shut down most of the white people left the city to find new jobs, causing one of the largest housing crisis in American history. Homes were being sold
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areas of the body. When the blood is travelling back to the heart, it flows through the veins. Whereas, after the blood has picked up oxygen from the lungs, it then flows away from the heart through the arteries. The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and blood vessels which run through the entire body. The right side of the heart contains deoxygenated blood, whereas, the left side contains oxygen rich blood. Superior vena cava - Carries deoxygenated blood into the heart from head, arms
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exchange takes place between the blood and the air in the (human) lungs across the walls of: Your answer was: B. only the alveoli. That answer is correct. 2. At the alveoli, the diffusion of gases between the air and blood is facilitated by: Your answer was: D. all of the other options are true. That answer is correct. 3. When a fluid (like blood) travels against the force of gravity, the pressure: Your answer was: B. decreases. That answer is correct. 4. Blood flow to a group of alveoli will
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Annual Report 2013 In 1921, Terumo began meeting the challenges in medical care © Courtesy of the Kitasato Institute archives In 1921, Terumo Corporation was founded by several medical scientists and doctors, including Dr. Shibasaburo Kitasato to produce clinical thermometers in Japan. Until then, these vital medical devices were imported, and had been since the close of WWI. In the late 19th century, Kitasato studied in Germany under Dr. Robert Koch, a founding father of microbiology and proponent
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Background of the study Pesticides are a chemical or biological agent (such as a virus, bacterium, antimicrobial, or disinfectant) that deters, incapacitates, kills, or other-wise discourages pests. Although pesticides have benifits in our society, some also have drawback, such as potential toxicity to humans and other species which affect the body of humans and may lead to sickness and diseases. And for the pesticide that we are going to make is an eco-friendly product and has no
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Association and what you can do to improve your heart health. 1. If you have not already done so, complete the “My Life Check” assessment, through the American Heart Association website. The website is listed below. You should have your blood pressure score from the assignment. a. http://mylifecheck.heart.org/PledgePage.aspx?NavID=5&CultureCode=en-US 2. Based on the results of your “My Life Check” assessment, answer the following questions: a. What was your ‘Heart
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selective secretion and absorption of ions and molecules. Squamous: Squamous cells make up most of the cells in the outer layer of the skin. They have the appearance of thin, flat plates. Squamous cells form the lining of cavities such as the mouth, blood vessels, heart and lungs and make up the outer layer of the skin. Cuboidal: By lining the surface of various ducts of various glands and organs, simple cuboidal cells are able to provide a layer of protection from abrasion, foreign particles, invading
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