Saturday, October 31, 2009
Pathology? what could i be if i majored in it, where could i work, waht would i do and how much $$$?
Answer:
Well, you have to go to medical school to become a pathologist...I don't know that Pathology by itself is a major (never heard of that myself).
You would be a pathologist after four years of college, four of medical school and time in residency. Looking at like ten years there. You could work anywhere that has a need for a pathologist and your salary would be dependant on the needs of the community you served.
Pathology is the study of human body that is sick. It is the anatomy,physiology and biochemistry of a sick person. It is studied mostly on dead bodies. It is a specialisation after obtaining a medical degree. Pathologists teach in medical and nursing colleges. Histo pathology is the science of dignosing diseases by microscopically studying thinly sliced tissues.
Paid like a 9 AM to 5 PM doctors
YEA U GOTTA DO THE WHOLE MED SCHOOL THING AND THE WHOLE SPECIALIZING THING AND YOU'D PROBABLY MAKE AROUND 160K AT BEST
Pathologists?
Can anybody give me a definition of what a pathologist actually does? I'm 14 and I'm interested in becoming one.
Answer:
Examins tissue and determines cause of death or disease. Does not work on actual people but diagnoses the pathology through tissue/cells under microscope, etc. Often a medical examiner is a pathologist.
pathologists is the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, cells and bodily fluids. The term encompasses both the medical specialty which uses tissues and body fluids to obtain clinically useful information, as well as the related scientific study of disease processes.
Pathologists are MD's who specialize in providing diagnostic information by examining tissue samples. They perform autopsies (usually forensic pathologists) to determine cause of death and examine tissue samples and biopsies under the microscope to try and identify characteristics that would help diagnose whatever disease for which the patient is being evaluated. There is not much patient interaction in this specialty, and you spend most of the time in a laboratory setting. The basic residency training after medical school is usually 4 years (meaning you're looking at a minimum of 12 years after high school before you get your first real job).
Answer:
Examins tissue and determines cause of death or disease. Does not work on actual people but diagnoses the pathology through tissue/cells under microscope, etc. Often a medical examiner is a pathologist.
pathologists is the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, cells and bodily fluids. The term encompasses both the medical specialty which uses tissues and body fluids to obtain clinically useful information, as well as the related scientific study of disease processes.
Pathologists are MD's who specialize in providing diagnostic information by examining tissue samples. They perform autopsies (usually forensic pathologists) to determine cause of death and examine tissue samples and biopsies under the microscope to try and identify characteristics that would help diagnose whatever disease for which the patient is being evaluated. There is not much patient interaction in this specialty, and you spend most of the time in a laboratory setting. The basic residency training after medical school is usually 4 years (meaning you're looking at a minimum of 12 years after high school before you get your first real job).
Pathologists?
Do all pathologists open up dead bodies/perform autopsies?
Answer:
no not all, in the lab i work they asked me to help on them in a sort of "hold this, hand me that" kind of way. but its more of a specialization thing, although im a bench tech and not quite a pathologist per se.
No.
Physicians who practice pathology diagnose and characterize disease in living patients by examining biopsies and other specimens. For example, the vast majority of cancer diagnoses are made or confirmed by a pathologist. Pathologists may also conduct autopsies to investigate causes of death. The medical practice of pathology grew out the tradition of investigative pathology, and many of the academic leaders in pathology today are accomplished in both basic science research and diagnostic practice. However, as with other specialties in medicine, most modern physician-pathologists are employed in full-time practice, and do not perform original research.
Pathology is a unique medical specialty in that pathologists typically do not see patients directly, but rather serve as consultants to other physicians (often referred to as "clinicians" within the pathology community). However, in the United States and in many other countries, pathologists receive the same doctorate training, and undergo the same medical licensure process as other physicians. Pathology is a diverse field, and the organization of subspecialties within pathology vary between nations.
That's one of the things they are trained to do, but some may have specialties in other areas, like processing laboratory tests, that don't require them to do autopsies.
Not forever, but you will likely have to assist or perform a few during your residency training.
Answer:
no not all, in the lab i work they asked me to help on them in a sort of "hold this, hand me that" kind of way. but its more of a specialization thing, although im a bench tech and not quite a pathologist per se.
No.
Physicians who practice pathology diagnose and characterize disease in living patients by examining biopsies and other specimens. For example, the vast majority of cancer diagnoses are made or confirmed by a pathologist. Pathologists may also conduct autopsies to investigate causes of death. The medical practice of pathology grew out the tradition of investigative pathology, and many of the academic leaders in pathology today are accomplished in both basic science research and diagnostic practice. However, as with other specialties in medicine, most modern physician-pathologists are employed in full-time practice, and do not perform original research.
Pathology is a unique medical specialty in that pathologists typically do not see patients directly, but rather serve as consultants to other physicians (often referred to as "clinicians" within the pathology community). However, in the United States and in many other countries, pathologists receive the same doctorate training, and undergo the same medical licensure process as other physicians. Pathology is a diverse field, and the organization of subspecialties within pathology vary between nations.
That's one of the things they are trained to do, but some may have specialties in other areas, like processing laboratory tests, that don't require them to do autopsies.
Not forever, but you will likely have to assist or perform a few during your residency training.
Pathogen and Immune System and Genetic Engineering?
I have a test on these topics tomorrow and really don't understand anything it would really help to just be told the basics of these
Answer:
Pathogens are the micro organism (germs) that cause disease and often times kill the body. Colds, flu and tuberculosis are examples of diseases of the respiratory system caused by viruses and bacteria. Cholera, dysentery and typhoid are the examples of the digestive ailments. There are other ailments like sore eyes, chicken pox, measles, etc. which are caused by pathogens.
The immune system is the natural defense mechanism of the human body against pathogens. All living organism have immune system to fight or correct abnormalities in the internal system. Vaccines stimulate/activate the immune system to make the body ready for external attacks by pathogens. Scientist believe that proper nutrition, exercise and rest strengthen the immune system.
Genetics is a study that brought us knowledge about genes and chromosomes where the code of our biological characteristics are stored. We call that the genetic code of every cell. Scientists are learning the way to alter this code to our advantage. The study promises to unlock the secrets of beauty, strength and physical immortality.
In a few paragraphs, you want us to teach you everything you need to know about these topic that take a LIFETIME to master?
Next time, pay more attention in class.
Answer:
Pathogens are the micro organism (germs) that cause disease and often times kill the body. Colds, flu and tuberculosis are examples of diseases of the respiratory system caused by viruses and bacteria. Cholera, dysentery and typhoid are the examples of the digestive ailments. There are other ailments like sore eyes, chicken pox, measles, etc. which are caused by pathogens.
The immune system is the natural defense mechanism of the human body against pathogens. All living organism have immune system to fight or correct abnormalities in the internal system. Vaccines stimulate/activate the immune system to make the body ready for external attacks by pathogens. Scientist believe that proper nutrition, exercise and rest strengthen the immune system.
Genetics is a study that brought us knowledge about genes and chromosomes where the code of our biological characteristics are stored. We call that the genetic code of every cell. Scientists are learning the way to alter this code to our advantage. The study promises to unlock the secrets of beauty, strength and physical immortality.
In a few paragraphs, you want us to teach you everything you need to know about these topic that take a LIFETIME to master?
Next time, pay more attention in class.
Passing drug tests?
This is for someone else... But if they buy that $50 stuff that you drink to pass drug tests with. (such as from hanging out with Mary Jane). Do you think that is just stuff that makes your piss clear, so the clear piss doesn't have anything in it? even regular body stuff? just mostly water or whatever?
Answer:
I have heard from friends that work a head shop that the cranberry juice with the $50 stuff works. Go to a head shop, there are many types, but a colon cleanser and whole body detox kit from natural foods stores, like Whole Foods, Co-op do work.
Pretty sure it probably wont work..Drug tests go by chemicals in urine..not color..if it were..you could just drink like a Gallon of water if you wanted clear pee. Sorry dude..the best way to pass a drug test is to..um..NOT DO DRUGS!! Besides..if you buy 50$ stuff to change the substances in your pee..it's probably not safe for you. They don't sell that kind of stuff just anywhere..cuz I mean..i've never even heard of it..and there's probably a reason for that.
it will still show the only way to pass a drug test is dont do the drugs it take 30 days for major drugs to get out of ur system so ur friend shouldnt do the drugs
OK this one is so funny i am totally an anti drug advocate. but i have a brother who has been in this situation many times.he would always come by to get a sample of my urine and then put it in a urine bag, in case they watched, and it looks the same as if you are really pissing it out. to me it seem like a lot of trouble just go to therapy to try to work out your problems before its to late.also i herd that certo the jam preservative will interfere with the test. take a whole pack w/h20 the night before a test.
Doesn't work. These mixes are mostly diuretics, vitamins (such as niacin), or herbs. The fact is they do not remove the metabolic products of drug use from your system. Drug tests generally look for metabolites that are fat or protein soluble. These are maintained in the body and discharged in specific amounts over time. Marijuna use can be tested for by taking a hair sample. a hair sample can tell you how much and how often it has been used over a 6 month period quite accurately. Clear urine indicates that you are drinking an appropriate amount of water, nothing else. It does not guarantee that drug metabolites are not present in it. Tell your friend that if he wants to pass a drug test, that the only sure way is not to use drugs in the first place. Othewise, he is just gambling that the metabolite levels will be low enough that it falls in the uncertain catagory where it might have been due to second hand exposure or cross contamination of the specimen. Not a good bet.
Answer:
I have heard from friends that work a head shop that the cranberry juice with the $50 stuff works. Go to a head shop, there are many types, but a colon cleanser and whole body detox kit from natural foods stores, like Whole Foods, Co-op do work.
Pretty sure it probably wont work..Drug tests go by chemicals in urine..not color..if it were..you could just drink like a Gallon of water if you wanted clear pee. Sorry dude..the best way to pass a drug test is to..um..NOT DO DRUGS!! Besides..if you buy 50$ stuff to change the substances in your pee..it's probably not safe for you. They don't sell that kind of stuff just anywhere..cuz I mean..i've never even heard of it..and there's probably a reason for that.
it will still show the only way to pass a drug test is dont do the drugs it take 30 days for major drugs to get out of ur system so ur friend shouldnt do the drugs
OK this one is so funny i am totally an anti drug advocate. but i have a brother who has been in this situation many times.he would always come by to get a sample of my urine and then put it in a urine bag, in case they watched, and it looks the same as if you are really pissing it out. to me it seem like a lot of trouble just go to therapy to try to work out your problems before its to late.also i herd that certo the jam preservative will interfere with the test. take a whole pack w/h20 the night before a test.
Doesn't work. These mixes are mostly diuretics, vitamins (such as niacin), or herbs. The fact is they do not remove the metabolic products of drug use from your system. Drug tests generally look for metabolites that are fat or protein soluble. These are maintained in the body and discharged in specific amounts over time. Marijuna use can be tested for by taking a hair sample. a hair sample can tell you how much and how often it has been used over a 6 month period quite accurately. Clear urine indicates that you are drinking an appropriate amount of water, nothing else. It does not guarantee that drug metabolites are not present in it. Tell your friend that if he wants to pass a drug test, that the only sure way is not to use drugs in the first place. Othewise, he is just gambling that the metabolite levels will be low enough that it falls in the uncertain catagory where it might have been due to second hand exposure or cross contamination of the specimen. Not a good bet.
Pancreatectomy!!??
I was recently hospitalised with acute pancreatitis; my doctors says it is necessary to perform pancreatectomy in order to improve my pancreatic drainage? Is invasive surgery the only option?
Answer:
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing isn't it? The first three guys seem to have some medical background but obviously have no clue about the surgical management of acute pancreatitis.
If you had acute pancreatitis then the indication for surgery would be the presence of infected pancreatic necrosis, a pancreatic abscess or a pseudocyst of the pancreas.
Infected pancreatic necrosis requires surgical necrosectomy but if you had infected pancreatic necrosis then you would be struggling in a surgical ICU, not asking questions on Yahoo.
If you have a pancreatic abscess then you need drainage of the abscess or abscesses. This may be done percutaneously using ultrasound or CT guidance but if the abscess contents are semisolid or there are septations in the abscess then this might not work and surgical drainage may be required.
If you have a pseudocyst of the pancreas then there is an option of endoscopic cystoduodenostomy or cystogastrostomy if the location is anatomically suitable.
Diabetes is unlikely since we rarely have to remove the entire pancreas.
im not a professional so i would not know?! but u should visit nhs if u live in UK i think there website might be able to give u the required info u need. hope this helps!
good luck
A lot depends on how much scarring there was of your pancreas, actually; if the pancreatic ducts are scarred badly enough to impair drainage, you might need a Roux-en-Y type procedure to establish an alternative drainage.
Now, if you've got large scale cyst formation in the pancreas (an occasional occurrence with sufficiently severe pancreatitis) there may need to be surgery to get rid of the cyst before it becomes infected, which is a really ugly mess: seen one or two of those that got infected, and it was totally ugly, believe me.
On the whole, though, a pancreatectomy is removal of the pancreas (possibly only part thereof); I'm not sure that's what they're talking about doing, in all honesty. It might be a good idea to get a second opinion, from another group specializing in digestive diseases (Gastroenterologist, the discipline being gastroenterology) and see what they have to say. They may have another option to offer, and if they say the surgery is necessary, then you've got confirmation of the original opinion, and I'd go with it.
Not a totally satisfactory answer, but the best I can do with the limited data I've got here.
Yes, consider seeking a second opinion. Also, by removing the pancreas you will become an insulin dependant diabetic. If a pancreatectomy is necessary, ask if your docs can harvest your islet cells - those cells that produce insulin - and implant them in your liver. This can eliminate or lessen insulin need.
If they cannot do this, ask for a referral to a medical center where it is done. The procedure has been available for about 10 years. But I am assuming your pancreas still contains viable islet cells.
Surely is NOT a pancreatectomy: this means removing your pancreas, and you cannot live without it.
You probably mean "pancreatostomy", which is opening a route for evacuation.
In the last 10 years, methods involving ascending endoscopy have become very succesfull, without surgery.
I would make sure you contact, not a surgeon, but a GI specialist, to get a second opinion.
If your pancreas got infected and had necrosis or if there is diagnostic uncertainty and complications, invasive surgery would be the only option. If the infection is just mild, then you may receive extensive antibiotics course. If the infection is severe ( can have necrosis) still you will be covered with antibiotics to combat sepsis though use of antibiotics on such stage remain controversial. Vinay K has given an adequate explanation. Surgery would be done to remove part of the pancreas affected, not the entire pancreas. Pancreas has a very important role to play in your body so all care will be done to save as much of its part. So far, the researches results revealed that for the time being surgery is so far the best option in managing infected pancreatic necrosis. Performing surgery would remove the affected part of the pancreas to stop further spread of infection and necrosis otherwise the pancreas may end up totally necrotized which would lead to various severe complications.
Answer:
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing isn't it? The first three guys seem to have some medical background but obviously have no clue about the surgical management of acute pancreatitis.
If you had acute pancreatitis then the indication for surgery would be the presence of infected pancreatic necrosis, a pancreatic abscess or a pseudocyst of the pancreas.
Infected pancreatic necrosis requires surgical necrosectomy but if you had infected pancreatic necrosis then you would be struggling in a surgical ICU, not asking questions on Yahoo.
If you have a pancreatic abscess then you need drainage of the abscess or abscesses. This may be done percutaneously using ultrasound or CT guidance but if the abscess contents are semisolid or there are septations in the abscess then this might not work and surgical drainage may be required.
If you have a pseudocyst of the pancreas then there is an option of endoscopic cystoduodenostomy or cystogastrostomy if the location is anatomically suitable.
Diabetes is unlikely since we rarely have to remove the entire pancreas.
im not a professional so i would not know?! but u should visit nhs if u live in UK i think there website might be able to give u the required info u need. hope this helps!
good luck
A lot depends on how much scarring there was of your pancreas, actually; if the pancreatic ducts are scarred badly enough to impair drainage, you might need a Roux-en-Y type procedure to establish an alternative drainage.
Now, if you've got large scale cyst formation in the pancreas (an occasional occurrence with sufficiently severe pancreatitis) there may need to be surgery to get rid of the cyst before it becomes infected, which is a really ugly mess: seen one or two of those that got infected, and it was totally ugly, believe me.
On the whole, though, a pancreatectomy is removal of the pancreas (possibly only part thereof); I'm not sure that's what they're talking about doing, in all honesty. It might be a good idea to get a second opinion, from another group specializing in digestive diseases (Gastroenterologist, the discipline being gastroenterology) and see what they have to say. They may have another option to offer, and if they say the surgery is necessary, then you've got confirmation of the original opinion, and I'd go with it.
Not a totally satisfactory answer, but the best I can do with the limited data I've got here.
Yes, consider seeking a second opinion. Also, by removing the pancreas you will become an insulin dependant diabetic. If a pancreatectomy is necessary, ask if your docs can harvest your islet cells - those cells that produce insulin - and implant them in your liver. This can eliminate or lessen insulin need.
If they cannot do this, ask for a referral to a medical center where it is done. The procedure has been available for about 10 years. But I am assuming your pancreas still contains viable islet cells.
Surely is NOT a pancreatectomy: this means removing your pancreas, and you cannot live without it.
You probably mean "pancreatostomy", which is opening a route for evacuation.
In the last 10 years, methods involving ascending endoscopy have become very succesfull, without surgery.
I would make sure you contact, not a surgeon, but a GI specialist, to get a second opinion.
If your pancreas got infected and had necrosis or if there is diagnostic uncertainty and complications, invasive surgery would be the only option. If the infection is just mild, then you may receive extensive antibiotics course. If the infection is severe ( can have necrosis) still you will be covered with antibiotics to combat sepsis though use of antibiotics on such stage remain controversial. Vinay K has given an adequate explanation. Surgery would be done to remove part of the pancreas affected, not the entire pancreas. Pancreas has a very important role to play in your body so all care will be done to save as much of its part. So far, the researches results revealed that for the time being surgery is so far the best option in managing infected pancreatic necrosis. Performing surgery would remove the affected part of the pancreas to stop further spread of infection and necrosis otherwise the pancreas may end up totally necrotized which would lead to various severe complications.
Painkillers?
When you take a painkiller how does it "know" which part of the body is in pain?
Answer:
actually, there are chemical triggers which detects the inflammed area.
for example, our tissues ave plasma and synovial fluids;
the synoval fluids is the affected area for pain, the plasma is not.
Now, the drugs identifies/detects the pain triggers bec. of chemical compositions in the synovial fluids and therefore the active ingredient in the drug attaches to the synovial fluid and does it work to alleviate the pain
and that is how you are relieved of the pain.
I am not kidding - go to a drug site example lumiracoxib and search for the mechanism of action. what i said here is true.
magic
Good question, always wondered this myself..love to see how.....unfortunately I have no idea!!
it goes through whole body
it doesnt matter as long *** the pain goes away
I think it just works on your whole body you just don't feel it in other places than the one hurtin.
I have always wondered this too. Something to do with synapses methinks.............
it works on the pain bit of your brain telling it to switch off sort of if that made sense
it targets the part of the brain
that makes you feel pain.
not the whole body as some have said.
you know you are in pain cos your brain says so
so it reacts to that part of the brain.
I dont think it knows,it just helps the pain where ever it is in the body,i guess some pills work better on some parts than others.
it effects a chemical that connects the cells and stops it from feeling pain.. thats not exactly accurate but we were taught it at gcse so its a while back for me.
Along the path of sensory nerves in the body, you come across a 'bridge', I cannot remember the proper name, basically they are a break in the nerve, and enzymes carry the signal across this 'break', the signal is a substrate, and stimulates the realize of a particular enzyme, so you have one for pain, taste, etc. A pain killer, or anesthetic, inhibits the effect of the enzyme, thus the pain is stopped to your knowledge, and not your other senses, so you think the pain killer knows where the pain is.
it dosent it gets in the blood strem and nums the lot.
i think a message is sent to your brain once the painkiller is in your system and it knows which part of the body needs the medicine
ibuprofen works by reducing the amount of prostaglandins synthesis thus reducing inflammation which then reduces pain.
paracetemol works a similar way but also inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme as does asprin. thus reducing an inflammatory response.
morphine is an opioid drug which works by blocking the nerves thus reducing pain.
pain killing drugs tend to work on either all areas of the body or where there is inflammation so you have pain relief
Painkillers don't know what hurts, but YOU do.
All pain is felt in your brain. If you reduce inflammation with a non-steroidal painkiller, or block opiate receptors with a narcotic, that happens everywhere.
You interpret the effects of the drug as "my headache is gone" or "my knee hurts less".
it doesnt "know" it intercepts ALL the nerves in the body and eases pain all over your body- however, as you feel pain in a particular part when the pain has gone you notice it.
Answer:
actually, there are chemical triggers which detects the inflammed area.
for example, our tissues ave plasma and synovial fluids;
the synoval fluids is the affected area for pain, the plasma is not.
Now, the drugs identifies/detects the pain triggers bec. of chemical compositions in the synovial fluids and therefore the active ingredient in the drug attaches to the synovial fluid and does it work to alleviate the pain
and that is how you are relieved of the pain.
I am not kidding - go to a drug site example lumiracoxib and search for the mechanism of action. what i said here is true.
magic
Good question, always wondered this myself..love to see how.....unfortunately I have no idea!!
it goes through whole body
it doesnt matter as long *** the pain goes away
I think it just works on your whole body you just don't feel it in other places than the one hurtin.
I have always wondered this too. Something to do with synapses methinks.............
it works on the pain bit of your brain telling it to switch off sort of if that made sense
it targets the part of the brain
that makes you feel pain.
not the whole body as some have said.
you know you are in pain cos your brain says so
so it reacts to that part of the brain.
I dont think it knows,it just helps the pain where ever it is in the body,i guess some pills work better on some parts than others.
it effects a chemical that connects the cells and stops it from feeling pain.. thats not exactly accurate but we were taught it at gcse so its a while back for me.
Along the path of sensory nerves in the body, you come across a 'bridge', I cannot remember the proper name, basically they are a break in the nerve, and enzymes carry the signal across this 'break', the signal is a substrate, and stimulates the realize of a particular enzyme, so you have one for pain, taste, etc. A pain killer, or anesthetic, inhibits the effect of the enzyme, thus the pain is stopped to your knowledge, and not your other senses, so you think the pain killer knows where the pain is.
it dosent it gets in the blood strem and nums the lot.
i think a message is sent to your brain once the painkiller is in your system and it knows which part of the body needs the medicine
ibuprofen works by reducing the amount of prostaglandins synthesis thus reducing inflammation which then reduces pain.
paracetemol works a similar way but also inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme as does asprin. thus reducing an inflammatory response.
morphine is an opioid drug which works by blocking the nerves thus reducing pain.
pain killing drugs tend to work on either all areas of the body or where there is inflammation so you have pain relief
Painkillers don't know what hurts, but YOU do.
All pain is felt in your brain. If you reduce inflammation with a non-steroidal painkiller, or block opiate receptors with a narcotic, that happens everywhere.
You interpret the effects of the drug as "my headache is gone" or "my knee hurts less".
it doesnt "know" it intercepts ALL the nerves in the body and eases pain all over your body- however, as you feel pain in a particular part when the pain has gone you notice it.
Oxymorphone?
When do hospitals use it INSTEAD of Morphine, Demerol, or Codeine.
Answer:
It's a powerful drug, in no way comparable to codeine. Morphine is standard, and there's a new movement in emergency medicine in which some ED's are becoming Demerol-free zones. Meperidine (Demerol) is pretty useless as an oral analgesic, anyway. Oxymorphone is used in an occasional situation in which pain is severe and morphine can't be used. It tends, though, to be popular in the drug culture, so most physicians avoid it altogether.
kindly see wikipedia, they have good text.
Answer:
It's a powerful drug, in no way comparable to codeine. Morphine is standard, and there's a new movement in emergency medicine in which some ED's are becoming Demerol-free zones. Meperidine (Demerol) is pretty useless as an oral analgesic, anyway. Oxymorphone is used in an occasional situation in which pain is severe and morphine can't be used. It tends, though, to be popular in the drug culture, so most physicians avoid it altogether.
kindly see wikipedia, they have good text.
Oxygen use in the human body?
1: Does anybody know how much O2, (I'm talking the element not the atmosphere), the human body uses during rest or periods of inactivity?? (preferably in Liters per Minute (lpm)
2: Does that change in the case of a person mostly bed-ridden with lung problems?? (ie. COPD or "fibrosis") I realize the efficiency of the gas exchange would be abnormal (I'm guessing lower).
2a: If the lpm does not change, (referring back to question 2), does the volume of the air required change?? (in this case 'air' is the total gas mixture inhaled)
3: How much total volume of normal air does a person breath per minute. (again, preferably in lpm)
3a: Does that change for someone in the above mentioned state??
4: Can someone get too much oxygen??
4a: If 4 is true, what does it do to the body and what are the signs and symptoms??
(I've heard talk about "burning up someone's brain" by having "too much oxygen".)
thank you for your time and effort;
bdraft
Answer:
Most people require 200-300 ml/min of oxygen. That's why our anesthesia machines won't go below that amount. (0.2-0.3 lpm)
When we breathe in air at 21%, we don't use all that oxygen - we breathe out about 17% oxygen.
Bedridden people require less, but would have to have higher FiO2 to compensate for poor gas exchange.
Volume is not so much the issue as concentration.
Normal minute ventilation is 5-7 liters/min. Yes, it can change depending on the lung problem.
COPD patients may lose their hypercarbic drive to breathe and depend on a hypoxic drive. They CAN get too much O2, and stop breathing.
No brain burning. Just decreased resp rate, increased Co2, maybe hypoxemia, decreased level of consciousness (from increased CO2)
Hope that helps.
Average 4 seconds per breathing in and out normaly, the vital capacity 脳21%脳24hours脳3600梅4= the Oxygen used a day.
2: Does that change in the case of a person mostly bed-ridden with lung problems?? (ie. COPD or "fibrosis") I realize the efficiency of the gas exchange would be abnormal (I'm guessing lower).
2a: If the lpm does not change, (referring back to question 2), does the volume of the air required change?? (in this case 'air' is the total gas mixture inhaled)
3: How much total volume of normal air does a person breath per minute. (again, preferably in lpm)
3a: Does that change for someone in the above mentioned state??
4: Can someone get too much oxygen??
4a: If 4 is true, what does it do to the body and what are the signs and symptoms??
(I've heard talk about "burning up someone's brain" by having "too much oxygen".)
thank you for your time and effort;
bdraft
Answer:
Most people require 200-300 ml/min of oxygen. That's why our anesthesia machines won't go below that amount. (0.2-0.3 lpm)
When we breathe in air at 21%, we don't use all that oxygen - we breathe out about 17% oxygen.
Bedridden people require less, but would have to have higher FiO2 to compensate for poor gas exchange.
Volume is not so much the issue as concentration.
Normal minute ventilation is 5-7 liters/min. Yes, it can change depending on the lung problem.
COPD patients may lose their hypercarbic drive to breathe and depend on a hypoxic drive. They CAN get too much O2, and stop breathing.
No brain burning. Just decreased resp rate, increased Co2, maybe hypoxemia, decreased level of consciousness (from increased CO2)
Hope that helps.
Average 4 seconds per breathing in and out normaly, the vital capacity 脳21%脳24hours脳3600梅4= the Oxygen used a day.
Oxygen and hydrogen on smooth muscle?
What are the effects of local oxygen and hygdrogen ion concentrations upon smooth muscle cells in pulmonary arterioles? In systemic arterioles? How does this effect pulmonary and systemic blood flow to capillary beds?
Answer:
Thats a real toughy!
For the increase in H+ concentration, that would lower the pH, of course. I would assume that this would decrease the rate of contraction, as anything which is not at the correct pH will not work, and so the smooth muscle will relax to both pulmonary and systemic. This would, of course, increase the flow of blood to pulmonary and systemic capillary beds.
For the O concentration? Well, thats even harder (as though I really answered the one above amazingly well!). I would say that an increase in O conentration would increase the amount of available ATP (it is made in the CAC cycle, citric acid cycle, and utilises Oxygen ions). This would increase the rate of contraction (and force, I guess), and therefore reduce the amount of blood flow to pulmonary and systemic circulations.
Obvioulsy decreasing the above (oxygen) would have the opposite effects to what I have just said. However, decreasing the H+ ion concentration would increase pH, and have the same effect - muscles not working as effectivley.
Hope this helps anyway, you dont have any answers!
Ashley
Answer:
Thats a real toughy!
For the increase in H+ concentration, that would lower the pH, of course. I would assume that this would decrease the rate of contraction, as anything which is not at the correct pH will not work, and so the smooth muscle will relax to both pulmonary and systemic. This would, of course, increase the flow of blood to pulmonary and systemic capillary beds.
For the O concentration? Well, thats even harder (as though I really answered the one above amazingly well!). I would say that an increase in O conentration would increase the amount of available ATP (it is made in the CAC cycle, citric acid cycle, and utilises Oxygen ions). This would increase the rate of contraction (and force, I guess), and therefore reduce the amount of blood flow to pulmonary and systemic circulations.
Obvioulsy decreasing the above (oxygen) would have the opposite effects to what I have just said. However, decreasing the H+ ion concentration would increase pH, and have the same effect - muscles not working as effectivley.
Hope this helps anyway, you dont have any answers!
Ashley
Overdose on Adderall?
What do you think the tolerance of Adderall Xr 30mg is for a 16 year old male, standing 5'10-6'0 and weighing anywhere from 115-130?
How many capsels do you think one (as I descrbied above) can handle?
My question is what is the tolerance of the body before a potential O.D. ?
thanks
Answer:
follow the recommended dosage, the xr means extended release, once daily dosing only
Each person is different, I wouldn't try experimenting with adderall which is listed as a controlled substance known to speed up heart rate. If you have been taking adderall on a regular basis for quite sometime, then your body has developed more of a tolerance for the drug then someone who does not take it regularly. I can only imagine at 30mg, that you could take several without fatality however, in the process you would be causing permanent cardiovascular damage to your arteries/veins which have to deal with the stress of increased blood pressure. Not to mention wear and tear on the heart.
How many capsels do you think one (as I descrbied above) can handle?
My question is what is the tolerance of the body before a potential O.D. ?
thanks
Answer:
follow the recommended dosage, the xr means extended release, once daily dosing only
Each person is different, I wouldn't try experimenting with adderall which is listed as a controlled substance known to speed up heart rate. If you have been taking adderall on a regular basis for quite sometime, then your body has developed more of a tolerance for the drug then someone who does not take it regularly. I can only imagine at 30mg, that you could take several without fatality however, in the process you would be causing permanent cardiovascular damage to your arteries/veins which have to deal with the stress of increased blood pressure. Not to mention wear and tear on the heart.
Overdose of painkillers?
How can somebody die from taking a painkiller overdose? Like, what actual happens inside their body? How many pills would you have to take for it to be lethal, and how long does it take? Is it painful? Dont worry, im not suicidal! I was just wandering.
Answer:
The death depends on the painkiller. If you're talking about prescription painkillers, most of them are opioid agonists. Even at therapeutic doses, opioids tend to cause sedation via inhibition of neural signals. In the case of overdose, there would be several effects on the body, but the lethal effect would probably be oversedation: loss of consciousness followed by cessation of breathing, leading to suffocation.
Over-the-counter painkillers can be deadly in overdose as well, but the lethal effect is not neurological, so that's not really my area. My guess for acetaminophen would be liver failure, and for ibuprofen would be an intestinal bleed.
I know some one who has done this. He took all the pills he could find in his home. After awhile he was acting somewhat strange. Like very tired and sleepy. It seems he got scared and told someone what he did. Was taken to the hospital and they pumped his stomach. Made him puke everything out. Also I have seen in real hospital shows how they give the person some sort of black think liquid to drink. From what I have observed it's no fun. Some take the pills and go lie down, because sooner or later if standing you drop.
Answer:
The death depends on the painkiller. If you're talking about prescription painkillers, most of them are opioid agonists. Even at therapeutic doses, opioids tend to cause sedation via inhibition of neural signals. In the case of overdose, there would be several effects on the body, but the lethal effect would probably be oversedation: loss of consciousness followed by cessation of breathing, leading to suffocation.
Over-the-counter painkillers can be deadly in overdose as well, but the lethal effect is not neurological, so that's not really my area. My guess for acetaminophen would be liver failure, and for ibuprofen would be an intestinal bleed.
I know some one who has done this. He took all the pills he could find in his home. After awhile he was acting somewhat strange. Like very tired and sleepy. It seems he got scared and told someone what he did. Was taken to the hospital and they pumped his stomach. Made him puke everything out. Also I have seen in real hospital shows how they give the person some sort of black think liquid to drink. From what I have observed it's no fun. Some take the pills and go lie down, because sooner or later if standing you drop.
Overdose of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen & Tyenol Extra Strength?
I was given Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen for pain from 2 tooth extractions. About 8 hours ago I took 2 of them instead of only taking 1 of them as prescribed, along with took 2 tyenols extra strength 500mg each. Pretty much immediately it made me sick with vommitting, loose bowels, nausea %26 slight dizzyness. I'm no longer vomitting or have loose bowels, however am still nauseated %26 somewhat lightheaded. Should I seek ER treatment? My mouth is beginning to hurt a little again, when would I be safe to take another Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen, without causing anymore problems of overdose?
Answer:
Look on your prescription bottle. After the words Hydrocodone/APAP, you'll find two numbers (##mg / ###mg) that tell you how much of each medication is in each pill. Generally, it'll be around 5mg/325mg (standard dosage).
If that's the case, you ingested about 1600mg of acetaminophen. There's no need to worry about overdosing at that level. At worst, you simply upset your stomach to the point where it tried to get rid of the excess meds in whatever way it could. The nausea and dizziness were probably just a reaction to the hydrocodone. If you've never taken it before, it can cause these side effects (see link below).
http://www.walgreens.com/library/finddru...
One thing to keep in mind - taking in excess of 4000mg of acetaminophen in the course of 24 hours CAN cause liver damage. As far as the hydrocodone goes, you should be okay to take it again now, but your system may still be sensitive to the acetaminophen. If possible, hold off on taking another tablet until tomorrow.
Overdosing on OTC painkillers can be damaging long-term - liver problems, "boomerang" headaches, stomach problems like ulcers, all kinds of things.
So wait at least 12 to 24 hours before taking anything again.
But a quick and safe alternative is to get clove oil in any drug store (near the bandaids and first aid stuff). Put a drop or 2 on a Q-tip and dab it on the sore area - the clove oil is a natural extract from the clove spice and it deadens the nerves for a while without any major side effects (try not to swallow it, it can burn a little in your throat or make it numb).
You can use it fairly often when it gets too painful.
Another option is to go back to the dentist (or see your own doctor) for a stronger prescription painkiller (which I don't recommend, pain medications have a lot of side effects and long-term problems associated with them).
Um...that was a little stupid...but it seems like you're okay to me. Did you have any food in your stomach when you took the percodan (I'm assuming that's what you have, or generic....since that's the smaller name for what you're calling it)....if not...that's why you puked. Try taking a percodan, and drinking just a little hard alcohol with it. Not too much though. It'll magnify the effects of the pain killers...or at least make you sleep.
If that's not enough, you need to call your doc and get on IV painkillers.
DO NOT take any more tylenol/acetomenophen in the next several hours!
If you can wait until morning - DO!
tylenol is highly toxic. I was hospitalized for a week for liver failure from taking a slight overdose - many of the same symptoms - it just took a couple days b/c it was a slight OD.
I can no longer take tylenol!
Do not mix alcohol or any other pain killers that your liver has to process with tylenol if you are having a reaction.
Please call your doctor for advice on what to take if the pain is too much.
Clove oil is a good topical option.
Insofar as acetaminophen overdoses go, your liver is in no real danger, but I never cease to be amazed at this "if a little is good, a lot must be better" mentality. Take what's prescribed and try to avoid being foolish. Add some ibuprofen if you must after your gut has settled down, or go get a stronger narcotic or perhaps even a repeat dental block (numbing with local anesthetic).
It's well established that acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen and the like have a plateau effect. More is definitely NOT better with these drugs.
It's pretty likely that the stomach discomfort is from the Vicodin as is the light-headedness and dizziness. Watch the symptoms; you should be okay, make sure you take the med ONLY as prescribed and if it doesn't 'do the trick,' as for a stronger med or try what others have suggested.
Tylenol content, Tylenol content. Get in the habit of reading labels and don't exceed the maximum dose of Tylenol daily: 4 grams a day. This is the equivalent to 8 Extra Strength Tylenol. No more or your liver will suffer.
Same goes with ibuprofen, naproxyn, aleve and others. READ labels and if you're not sure, ask the pharmacist. He does more than count pills!
read the label ask your doctor
Answer:
Look on your prescription bottle. After the words Hydrocodone/APAP, you'll find two numbers (##mg / ###mg) that tell you how much of each medication is in each pill. Generally, it'll be around 5mg/325mg (standard dosage).
If that's the case, you ingested about 1600mg of acetaminophen. There's no need to worry about overdosing at that level. At worst, you simply upset your stomach to the point where it tried to get rid of the excess meds in whatever way it could. The nausea and dizziness were probably just a reaction to the hydrocodone. If you've never taken it before, it can cause these side effects (see link below).
http://www.walgreens.com/library/finddru...
One thing to keep in mind - taking in excess of 4000mg of acetaminophen in the course of 24 hours CAN cause liver damage. As far as the hydrocodone goes, you should be okay to take it again now, but your system may still be sensitive to the acetaminophen. If possible, hold off on taking another tablet until tomorrow.
Overdosing on OTC painkillers can be damaging long-term - liver problems, "boomerang" headaches, stomach problems like ulcers, all kinds of things.
So wait at least 12 to 24 hours before taking anything again.
But a quick and safe alternative is to get clove oil in any drug store (near the bandaids and first aid stuff). Put a drop or 2 on a Q-tip and dab it on the sore area - the clove oil is a natural extract from the clove spice and it deadens the nerves for a while without any major side effects (try not to swallow it, it can burn a little in your throat or make it numb).
You can use it fairly often when it gets too painful.
Another option is to go back to the dentist (or see your own doctor) for a stronger prescription painkiller (which I don't recommend, pain medications have a lot of side effects and long-term problems associated with them).
Um...that was a little stupid...but it seems like you're okay to me. Did you have any food in your stomach when you took the percodan (I'm assuming that's what you have, or generic....since that's the smaller name for what you're calling it)....if not...that's why you puked. Try taking a percodan, and drinking just a little hard alcohol with it. Not too much though. It'll magnify the effects of the pain killers...or at least make you sleep.
If that's not enough, you need to call your doc and get on IV painkillers.
DO NOT take any more tylenol/acetomenophen in the next several hours!
If you can wait until morning - DO!
tylenol is highly toxic. I was hospitalized for a week for liver failure from taking a slight overdose - many of the same symptoms - it just took a couple days b/c it was a slight OD.
I can no longer take tylenol!
Do not mix alcohol or any other pain killers that your liver has to process with tylenol if you are having a reaction.
Please call your doctor for advice on what to take if the pain is too much.
Clove oil is a good topical option.
Insofar as acetaminophen overdoses go, your liver is in no real danger, but I never cease to be amazed at this "if a little is good, a lot must be better" mentality. Take what's prescribed and try to avoid being foolish. Add some ibuprofen if you must after your gut has settled down, or go get a stronger narcotic or perhaps even a repeat dental block (numbing with local anesthetic).
It's well established that acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen and the like have a plateau effect. More is definitely NOT better with these drugs.
It's pretty likely that the stomach discomfort is from the Vicodin as is the light-headedness and dizziness. Watch the symptoms; you should be okay, make sure you take the med ONLY as prescribed and if it doesn't 'do the trick,' as for a stronger med or try what others have suggested.
Tylenol content, Tylenol content. Get in the habit of reading labels and don't exceed the maximum dose of Tylenol daily: 4 grams a day. This is the equivalent to 8 Extra Strength Tylenol. No more or your liver will suffer.
Same goes with ibuprofen, naproxyn, aleve and others. READ labels and if you're not sure, ask the pharmacist. He does more than count pills!
read the label ask your doctor
Over the counter SLEEPING PILLS? How do they even work?
I took one maximum strength Unisom. I'm definitely feeling tired! My feet and lips are numb! The same things happens to me when I drink alcohol. Anyway! How do sleeping pills work?
Answer:
They're by and large antihistamines originally marketed for their H 1 histamine-blocking properties and found to cause drowsiness (not extraordinarily well understood, but it has to do with the reticular activating system).
Traditional Unisom is doxylamine. Doxylamine, with pyridoxine (vitamin B6) added is used to treat morning sickness. Extra-strength Unisom, you might think, might be a larger dose, but it's actually a different antihistamine, diphenhydramine, which is better known under another of its brand names, Benadryl, with which I'm sure you have some familiarity.
the numbing is relaxing and be careful all are habit forming.
You take a pill, and it helps you sleep.
it work for curing any diseases and if we tired we can take sleeping pills and it will go
Answer:
They're by and large antihistamines originally marketed for their H 1 histamine-blocking properties and found to cause drowsiness (not extraordinarily well understood, but it has to do with the reticular activating system).
Traditional Unisom is doxylamine. Doxylamine, with pyridoxine (vitamin B6) added is used to treat morning sickness. Extra-strength Unisom, you might think, might be a larger dose, but it's actually a different antihistamine, diphenhydramine, which is better known under another of its brand names, Benadryl, with which I'm sure you have some familiarity.
the numbing is relaxing and be careful all are habit forming.
You take a pill, and it helps you sleep.
it work for curing any diseases and if we tired we can take sleeping pills and it will go
Over the counter blood medication ?
it can be things that you would buy at a natural foods store or anything i am a semi elderly woman that is concerned about her health but doesnt have health care through my job i need to know any good ones
Answer:
If you are talking about a blood pressure medication, you should not rely on things from the health food store to help you. You need to go to a doctor and get a prescription. Once you do, many places (Wal-Mart for one) now have generic blood pressure medicines that are very inexpensive. Mine costs me a little over $4.00 a month. Don't take chances with your health.
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not even on our radio stations yet over here lol.
There are no over the counter blood pressure medications. If somebody tries to sell you something, do not buy it.
About 30 minutes walk and 20 minutes of meditation can bring the BP down by 10 points, in many individuals.
If your BP is higher than 160/90 (normal 110/70), you must see a doctor !
Answer:
If you are talking about a blood pressure medication, you should not rely on things from the health food store to help you. You need to go to a doctor and get a prescription. Once you do, many places (Wal-Mart for one) now have generic blood pressure medicines that are very inexpensive. Mine costs me a little over $4.00 a month. Don't take chances with your health.
Just wondering if you are still after sean kingston beautiful girls I dont know if you found it yet but I did today so if you still want it and you dont want to download from any p2p sites its at http://rapidshare.com/files/38490935/bea...
Its my new fav song
not even on our radio stations yet over here lol.
There are no over the counter blood pressure medications. If somebody tries to sell you something, do not buy it.
About 30 minutes walk and 20 minutes of meditation can bring the BP down by 10 points, in many individuals.
If your BP is higher than 160/90 (normal 110/70), you must see a doctor !
Out of celexa and paxil, which one is more likely to cause impaired thinking, or confusion?
Answer:
Paxil is more sedating than Celexa, so I would expect more impaired thinking from Paxil due to feeling tired. Outright confusion is rare from SSRIs.
Hi. Thought I would answer, seeing as no one else had:
From BNF:
For celexa, side effects include: "palpitation, tachycardia, postural hypotension, coughing, yawning, confusion, impaired concentration..."
So that one would;
Paxil, side effects include: "yawning; less commonly arrhythmias, transient changes in blood pressure, confusion; rarely panic attacks"
It mentions confusion, and says rarely panick attacks, so I would say this one is less likely to cause impaired thinking or confusion.
Hope this helps
Ashley
It's Pixel which will cause more impaired thinking
Ouch!! :( Help!!?
Something bit me just a few days ago. My entire foot became swollen and red that I can barely walk. It's not a mosquitoe, bee, or bed bug. I visited the hospital and the gave me antibiotics and a few shots. It did not help though. I visited the doctor again and he said it'll go away by itself after a couple of days. A couple of days went by. Its still swollen and looks like shrek's foot only in red. What should I do? What do you think bit me? Is the doctor stupid or something?
Answer:
I would go back to the doctor. You may be developing a cellulitis(infection) in the foot. Or it could be that you were bitten by some type of spider. If it has been a few days and it isn't getting better, it is definitely time to get it rechecked. Tenderness, redness and swelling can all be signs of infection. Cellulitis can be treated with IV antibiotics rather easily. Go get it rechecked--you'll feel better with another opinion. Good luck!
Sounds like a spider bite. I'd go back to the doctor and have them take another look. If he tells you to wait it out even longer, I'd go to a different doc that same day.
I'd see a different doctor if I were you. Feel better!
The doctor cant do much for you. You must be allergic to the chemical that came from whatever stung or bit you. He has done most of what he can, with the antibiotics, and so on. Did he give you antihistamines? They will help it go down. Other than that, keep if cold and moving, and it should go down.
No, the doctor is not stupid. You try going what they have gone through to be where they are now, passing all the tests, and tell me he's stupid.
Ashley
It's impossible to know what is going on with your foot. Suffice it to say that certain types of venom can cause a prolonged inflammatory and neurologic reaction--without knowing what or if anything bit you, it is impossible to know for how long or if there is a specific antivenin.
Typically, antibiotics will do nothing except help keep the development of a subsequent infection, which you may be at risk for. On the other hand, if it works, you won't see any difference at all.
This all assumes your doctor hasn't missed something obvious. If you know your doctor well enough to trust him, follow his advice. If you don't know him well enough, or know him well enough to doubt him, consider getting a second opinion. This is ALWAYS sound advice, and most competent doctors welcome and are not offended or hurt by second opinions.
As always, discuss these and any questions with your doctor.
you should go to a different doctor,he should have gave you a cortisol shot or something....
Go to another doctor. It could have been anything, and you don't want to get gangrene and have your foot fall off do you?
My advice is to see an other doctor for a second opinion. You can't stay like this !
hey cuz, feel better i have no idea who bit u but it sounds bad!! maybe try a different dr!
love u knoe who
You should get something all natural(made out of organic things) or visit a homeopathic doctor.. which helps a lot! I always go there because regular doctors don't know nothing. They give medicine which make me more sick. For more help you know where to email me!
hey its ur fav cuz well u noe wat u shld do try rubbing alcohol on it n the swelling will start to get smaller as time goes by i hope u get better cuz hope this helps n maybe u shld go to another doctor to see wat he will say gtg ttyl!!
Answer:
I would go back to the doctor. You may be developing a cellulitis(infection) in the foot. Or it could be that you were bitten by some type of spider. If it has been a few days and it isn't getting better, it is definitely time to get it rechecked. Tenderness, redness and swelling can all be signs of infection. Cellulitis can be treated with IV antibiotics rather easily. Go get it rechecked--you'll feel better with another opinion. Good luck!
Sounds like a spider bite. I'd go back to the doctor and have them take another look. If he tells you to wait it out even longer, I'd go to a different doc that same day.
I'd see a different doctor if I were you. Feel better!
The doctor cant do much for you. You must be allergic to the chemical that came from whatever stung or bit you. He has done most of what he can, with the antibiotics, and so on. Did he give you antihistamines? They will help it go down. Other than that, keep if cold and moving, and it should go down.
No, the doctor is not stupid. You try going what they have gone through to be where they are now, passing all the tests, and tell me he's stupid.
Ashley
It's impossible to know what is going on with your foot. Suffice it to say that certain types of venom can cause a prolonged inflammatory and neurologic reaction--without knowing what or if anything bit you, it is impossible to know for how long or if there is a specific antivenin.
Typically, antibiotics will do nothing except help keep the development of a subsequent infection, which you may be at risk for. On the other hand, if it works, you won't see any difference at all.
This all assumes your doctor hasn't missed something obvious. If you know your doctor well enough to trust him, follow his advice. If you don't know him well enough, or know him well enough to doubt him, consider getting a second opinion. This is ALWAYS sound advice, and most competent doctors welcome and are not offended or hurt by second opinions.
As always, discuss these and any questions with your doctor.
you should go to a different doctor,he should have gave you a cortisol shot or something....
Go to another doctor. It could have been anything, and you don't want to get gangrene and have your foot fall off do you?
My advice is to see an other doctor for a second opinion. You can't stay like this !
hey cuz, feel better i have no idea who bit u but it sounds bad!! maybe try a different dr!
love u knoe who
You should get something all natural(made out of organic things) or visit a homeopathic doctor.. which helps a lot! I always go there because regular doctors don't know nothing. They give medicine which make me more sick. For more help you know where to email me!
hey its ur fav cuz well u noe wat u shld do try rubbing alcohol on it n the swelling will start to get smaller as time goes by i hope u get better cuz hope this helps n maybe u shld go to another doctor to see wat he will say gtg ttyl!!
Other than humans are there animals that suffer heart attack or hypertension?
Answer:
Animals with heart can have hypertension and heart attacks just like humans. Horses, dogs,cats among others. Yes, that is for real.
There was a study treatment with stem cell therapy on pigs who had heart attacks so it means pigs can have heart attack.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2...
Cats and dogs do suffer from hypertension:
http://www.lbah.com/feline/hypertension....
http://www.vin.com/proceedings/proceedin...
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index....
Horses with hypertension:
http://www.ivis.org/proceedings/aaep/199...
All Animals can suffer from it.
I think almost any animal can suffer a heart attack. I know hamsters can.
Of course. I had a dog when I was a kid that had a heart attack.
Any animal with a heart can have a heart attack. (not all animals have hearts, some have open circulatory systems) overweight animals can suffer from hypertension, which would increase their risk for a heart attack
Yes, under certain circumstances all animals can suffer a heartattack, hypertension, diabetic, asthma..this list goes on and on.
I didnt heard any animals suffering from heart attack or hypertension. But I observed in one poultry house where broiler chicken is raised. Chickens are fed non-stop in an almost congested area. All they have to do is to eat day and night without exercise for 45 days. They are forced to grow so that after 45 days they are dressed and sold. Their body swells with fat that they are weighing from 1.5 to 2 kilogram each. During that period, I observed that some of them died instantly while eating. They dont have a sign of any sickness except that they are very fat. My opinion is that they died of cardiac arrest.
Yes, especially those little cocker spaniels (paranoid creatures, they are) and those humming birds.
The answer is yes.But the real question is do they go to heaven?
Most mammals can experience these issues.
probably... but who really knows... who's gona biopsy a ferret to figure it out?
if i hear it on news i'l tell u
Osteoclasts in bone tissue have the effect of raising calcium levels in the blood. what hormone stimulates the
Answer:
I think it is Parathyroid Hormone (PTH- from parathyroid glands- around the thyroid gland in the throat) that raises blood calcium levels... %26 Calcitriol (from the kidneys- from the conversion of Vit D) that lowers it, but I am not sure.
Organ Transplant?
Several days ago, I asked a question regarding the effects of receiving the wrong blood type in a transfusion. The answers I received were excellent, but I now want to know if these effects also apply to organ transplants in which the organ is of the wrong type.
Answer:
Organ transplantation is done after testing for antigen matching in a way that is different from blood type. The things that are checked are called HLA types. It would be inappropriate to attempt to explain the major histocompatability complex and it's genetics here. However, if you have questions about this, you can contact me personally or read about it.
Organ transplants are seldom a "perfect 6 antigen match" and they do just fine. The reason is that medical control of the immune system is very effective and capable of surpressing the host's reaction to the transplanted tissue.
That being said, there are a few recognized forms of "rejection" which absolutely do happen.
Hyperacute rejection happens when the organ gets destroyed right as it's being sewn into place. This is extremely rare, but it involves a pre-formed antibody being carried by the recipient which acts against the transplant. As soon as blood flows into the organ, it begins to be destroyed.
Acute rejection is a lymphocyte mediated response to the organ which is treated with heavy pulses of immunosuppressive medication directed at the lymphocytes. Episodes of acute rejection can happen at any time, but they most often occur early in the course of the new transplant... within days of surgery.
Chronic rejection is either a process involving the additive damage from multiple episodes of acute rejection or else it represents a slow decline in organ function due to a variety of processes including vascular damage... the result is a steady slow decline of transplant function over a number of years.
In order to not waste organs, efforts are made to optimize the antigen matching so that the organ goes to a good recipient, but there are a number of factors that determine who gets an organ - not the least of which is the patient's condition. On organ sharing waiting lists, there are point systems that include points for how long people have waited, how sick they are, and also how good an antigen match they have to an organ that becomes available. None of this matters when people decide to donate organs to their loved ones. In this case, after some basic testing, the organ transplant can take place if the match isn't horrible and both people are OK for surgery. The immune suppressive medication is the key to success.
I hope that helps. It's an amazingly complex topic! I have to avoid detail on this one because I have no idea at what level you want to deal with the question.
There is very little chance of an organ transplant being done if the donor's and recipient's tissue and blood type are not a match. Because even after a successful transplant and all the cutting edge drugs to suppres the immune system....the donor's organ is still a foreign object and the recepient's body will start to attack it. Most post-op transplant patients deal with chronic rejection as time passes. Even with a perfect tissue match and drug therapy it is still a matter of time before rejection causes the organ to fail.
I had a cornea transplant not as severe since there is no blood in it and as a greater risk of succes however just like organ transplant the body can reject it cuasing it to fail.
Answer:
Organ transplantation is done after testing for antigen matching in a way that is different from blood type. The things that are checked are called HLA types. It would be inappropriate to attempt to explain the major histocompatability complex and it's genetics here. However, if you have questions about this, you can contact me personally or read about it.
Organ transplants are seldom a "perfect 6 antigen match" and they do just fine. The reason is that medical control of the immune system is very effective and capable of surpressing the host's reaction to the transplanted tissue.
That being said, there are a few recognized forms of "rejection" which absolutely do happen.
Hyperacute rejection happens when the organ gets destroyed right as it's being sewn into place. This is extremely rare, but it involves a pre-formed antibody being carried by the recipient which acts against the transplant. As soon as blood flows into the organ, it begins to be destroyed.
Acute rejection is a lymphocyte mediated response to the organ which is treated with heavy pulses of immunosuppressive medication directed at the lymphocytes. Episodes of acute rejection can happen at any time, but they most often occur early in the course of the new transplant... within days of surgery.
Chronic rejection is either a process involving the additive damage from multiple episodes of acute rejection or else it represents a slow decline in organ function due to a variety of processes including vascular damage... the result is a steady slow decline of transplant function over a number of years.
In order to not waste organs, efforts are made to optimize the antigen matching so that the organ goes to a good recipient, but there are a number of factors that determine who gets an organ - not the least of which is the patient's condition. On organ sharing waiting lists, there are point systems that include points for how long people have waited, how sick they are, and also how good an antigen match they have to an organ that becomes available. None of this matters when people decide to donate organs to their loved ones. In this case, after some basic testing, the organ transplant can take place if the match isn't horrible and both people are OK for surgery. The immune suppressive medication is the key to success.
I hope that helps. It's an amazingly complex topic! I have to avoid detail on this one because I have no idea at what level you want to deal with the question.
There is very little chance of an organ transplant being done if the donor's and recipient's tissue and blood type are not a match. Because even after a successful transplant and all the cutting edge drugs to suppres the immune system....the donor's organ is still a foreign object and the recepient's body will start to attack it. Most post-op transplant patients deal with chronic rejection as time passes. Even with a perfect tissue match and drug therapy it is still a matter of time before rejection causes the organ to fail.
I had a cornea transplant not as severe since there is no blood in it and as a greater risk of succes however just like organ transplant the body can reject it cuasing it to fail.
Ophthalmology ?
From my question I asked, is a Ocular - Plastic Surgery a specialty of Plastic Surgery or Ophthamology ?
Answer:
Ocular plastic surgeons may start as ophthalmologists or as plastic surgeons. Both are trained as surgeons, and either may choose to specialize in that area.
I know an ophthalmologist who does facial plastic surgery, and several plastic surgeons who do blepharoplasties and other ocular procedures.
So the answer is... yes!
There are no ocular plastic surgeons. their all ophthams
Ocular refers to the Eye.
My answer is Ophthalmology!
Ophthalmologists are trained in all areas of the eye, including surgical techniques to enhance vision. Not quite sure what you mean by Ocular - Plastic surgery? Generally ophthalmologists use surgery to correct mechanical problems (eye muscles, cataracts, myopia, etc).
There is a Ecto plastic surgeon, he removes eyes, and does other eye surgery....................
Answer:
Ocular plastic surgeons may start as ophthalmologists or as plastic surgeons. Both are trained as surgeons, and either may choose to specialize in that area.
I know an ophthalmologist who does facial plastic surgery, and several plastic surgeons who do blepharoplasties and other ocular procedures.
So the answer is... yes!
There are no ocular plastic surgeons. their all ophthams
Ocular refers to the Eye.
My answer is Ophthalmology!
Ophthalmologists are trained in all areas of the eye, including surgical techniques to enhance vision. Not quite sure what you mean by Ocular - Plastic surgery? Generally ophthalmologists use surgery to correct mechanical problems (eye muscles, cataracts, myopia, etc).
There is a Ecto plastic surgeon, he removes eyes, and does other eye surgery....................
Ophthalmologist, Please Help! My nephew is only 5 years old and he has eyes problem ever since he was born.?
We took him to ophthalmologist for eye exam recently. We like to see more suggestions or options, whether eye surgery may be an option as he starts to have learning problem now. Here is what the report says
The patent has intermittent right divergent squint. Fundus abnormality is noted in physical exam and EUA was arranged for him. Right divergent squint of 30^ is noted.
EUA show high myopia BE with astigmatism. Anterior segment is unremarkable and Fundus exam show a falciform fold in the right retina which may be resulted from intrauterine infection and tractional retinal detachment and now settled. Possible causes include toxocariasis. The left eye is essentially normal except high myopia.
Refraction on RE is -8.25-2.25@180 and LE is -8.0-2.25@180
Glasses are order with RE -6.25-2.25@180 and LE -3.75-2.25@180
Part time occlusion therapy is advised but compliance is fair.
Cardiff acuity in latest follow up is 6/24 RE and 6/9.5 LE.
Answer:
Ok let me try to explain this for you a little bit,
This kid has strong myopia (short sightdeness, which result of wrong power of the eye lens system to form a clear image), plus astigamtism ( which means that his eye lens system is making a distorted image ).
When a child is born, he really doesn't see like we do. he then start to learn that each eye is giiving him the same image, and so he would learn to understand to use his eyes.
but when the eyes are not normal, the kid have trouble to coordinate the view between his eyes, and so he starts to squint, but the bigger problem is that he will learn to disable one eye and use only one ( which result in a lazy eye).
to prevent this, the doctor has to do two things, one is to correct the image in both eyes as much as possible, and the other thing is to alternate closing of both eyes (close on eye at a time). in order to force the child to use both eyes instead of using one a cancelling the other.
when someone has such high myopia, using glasses that will fully correct the defects can be stressful to the eye and so the doctor that would be the best fit between correction and avoiding eyey stress.
About your options, the treatment for refractive errors such as myopia can be done either by glasses, contact lenses, and surgery. but in child lenses can not be used because it will be trouble some with the child. also surgery of the cornea is not an option because the child is growing and his eye is changing.
So I guess that your best plan is use the glasses to correct his sight as much as possible now, until he grows up enough to be able to use contact lenses, and when he becomes old enough that his eye size becomes stable (usu about 25), he can have corretive surgery.
The report also indicate a retinal abnormality in one eye, which may result in a field defect ( a missing area in his field of vision, like wearing a glass that has a dirty spot that hides some of the image you can see), unfortunately this type of abnormality cannot be repaired.
The report also indicate that the cause of this abnormality may be toxocariasis, this is an intra uterine infection that affect the growing foetus during the pregnancy. I don't recall much information about toxocariasis but it may have other effects that may result in a low IQ.
The patent has intermittent right divergent squint. Fundus abnormality is noted in physical exam and EUA was arranged for him. Right divergent squint of 30^ is noted.
EUA show high myopia BE with astigmatism. Anterior segment is unremarkable and Fundus exam show a falciform fold in the right retina which may be resulted from intrauterine infection and tractional retinal detachment and now settled. Possible causes include toxocariasis. The left eye is essentially normal except high myopia.
Refraction on RE is -8.25-2.25@180 and LE is -8.0-2.25@180
Glasses are order with RE -6.25-2.25@180 and LE -3.75-2.25@180
Part time occlusion therapy is advised but compliance is fair.
Cardiff acuity in latest follow up is 6/24 RE and 6/9.5 LE.
Answer:
Ok let me try to explain this for you a little bit,
This kid has strong myopia (short sightdeness, which result of wrong power of the eye lens system to form a clear image), plus astigamtism ( which means that his eye lens system is making a distorted image ).
When a child is born, he really doesn't see like we do. he then start to learn that each eye is giiving him the same image, and so he would learn to understand to use his eyes.
but when the eyes are not normal, the kid have trouble to coordinate the view between his eyes, and so he starts to squint, but the bigger problem is that he will learn to disable one eye and use only one ( which result in a lazy eye).
to prevent this, the doctor has to do two things, one is to correct the image in both eyes as much as possible, and the other thing is to alternate closing of both eyes (close on eye at a time). in order to force the child to use both eyes instead of using one a cancelling the other.
when someone has such high myopia, using glasses that will fully correct the defects can be stressful to the eye and so the doctor that would be the best fit between correction and avoiding eyey stress.
About your options, the treatment for refractive errors such as myopia can be done either by glasses, contact lenses, and surgery. but in child lenses can not be used because it will be trouble some with the child. also surgery of the cornea is not an option because the child is growing and his eye is changing.
So I guess that your best plan is use the glasses to correct his sight as much as possible now, until he grows up enough to be able to use contact lenses, and when he becomes old enough that his eye size becomes stable (usu about 25), he can have corretive surgery.
The report also indicate a retinal abnormality in one eye, which may result in a field defect ( a missing area in his field of vision, like wearing a glass that has a dirty spot that hides some of the image you can see), unfortunately this type of abnormality cannot be repaired.
The report also indicate that the cause of this abnormality may be toxocariasis, this is an intra uterine infection that affect the growing foetus during the pregnancy. I don't recall much information about toxocariasis but it may have other effects that may result in a low IQ.
Ok so im taking my EMT-Basic test in Massachusetts and i need some help studying for it.?
Ok so im taking my EMT-Basic test in Massachusetts and i need some help studying for it. I moved to Massachusetts from Pennsylvania in December and Im a Certified EMT in PA and i want to become one in Massachusetts. I did all the paper work and im allowed to take the EMT-Basic test three times, i took it once just to get a feel for it, i failed it by like 8 points, i got a 62, i needed a 70.
So does anyone know any good websites where i can find some info on MA EMT protocals, PA EMTs do things differently and so i was trained differently.
When i took MA test the first time, it seemed to go indepth in some of the questions about cardiac and respitory issues. And it asked some weird Non-EMT/MEdical questions.
And if anyone can tell me any local Ambulance companies around the Lowell/Northern Boston Area that would be great. Thanks
Answer:
Are you taking a MA test or the National Registry. Probably the same tips apply to them both, but I am not sure about the MA tests. (I'm from Colorado). For National Registry, remember that they will often try to trick you. They are looking for the "best" answer, not necessarily the correct answer. Make sure you read all of the answers and don't just mark the first one that seems right. Often, a better answer will be available.
As to web sites, I am not sure of any. NR closely guards their test questions. They even have a warning that you can lose your card if you even memorize some of the questions. If there are specific areas that you had problems with, i.e cardiac or pediatrics, see if your instructor can get you a list of prepratory questions. He may have to make them up, but they will probably be close to many of the questions you see on the test.
Hope this helps, and good luck.
So does anyone know any good websites where i can find some info on MA EMT protocals, PA EMTs do things differently and so i was trained differently.
When i took MA test the first time, it seemed to go indepth in some of the questions about cardiac and respitory issues. And it asked some weird Non-EMT/MEdical questions.
And if anyone can tell me any local Ambulance companies around the Lowell/Northern Boston Area that would be great. Thanks
Answer:
Are you taking a MA test or the National Registry. Probably the same tips apply to them both, but I am not sure about the MA tests. (I'm from Colorado). For National Registry, remember that they will often try to trick you. They are looking for the "best" answer, not necessarily the correct answer. Make sure you read all of the answers and don't just mark the first one that seems right. Often, a better answer will be available.
As to web sites, I am not sure of any. NR closely guards their test questions. They even have a warning that you can lose your card if you even memorize some of the questions. If there are specific areas that you had problems with, i.e cardiac or pediatrics, see if your instructor can get you a list of prepratory questions. He may have to make them up, but they will probably be close to many of the questions you see on the test.
Hope this helps, and good luck.
Ok i will rephrase i have a hep b immunity test soon (its for nursing) will they check for THC??
Answer:
No.
Nobody can perform a covert drug test, they have to inform you what they are testing for.
I highly doubt it. Otherwise they'd be doing a Drug test, not a Hep B.
If it is a Hep B test, then they wil not be testing for THC
What is THC??
Doesn't anybody else have a problem with a NURSING student getting high? Hello?!
You may get away with it now, but it WILL be found out.
I fear for your future patients.
If you are due for a hep b immunity test ,then that 's the only thing that will be performed in tsting theblod sample from you. Hepatitis screening and profile serological test will be done. The blood for hepatitis test usually goes to serology or virology unit of laboratory while blood to test for THC would normally go to toxicology unit for drug testing.
I advise you however that you should reflect back on yourself and if you intend to be on the field of nursing better to refrain from having THC by any means. You may be suspected of having THC someday and will be expelled out from nursing once proven.
O blood type parents have A blood type child?
Both of my parents have O blood type and I have A is that possible?
Answer:
There are basically three genes involved in the ABO blood typing: A, B, and O. The genes for A and B will always be expressed if they are present, but O is recessive, so in order for someone to have type O blood, the only two genes they can have is O (one from mom and one from dad).
It is biologically impossible for your parents to both have type O blood and you have type A blood. I wish I could tell you otherwise but I cannot. I suggest you have a heart to heart with your parents if they have never mentioned adoption or the like.
Now, To the poster that said that he has O neg but his parents are not type O, that is not really surprising. All this means is that your parents both have at least one gene for type O blood and you happened to get the two recessive O genes (this is a 1 out of 4 possibility...so if you have siblings, they have a higher likelihood of not having type O blood).
I'm type AB, one sister is type O, and the other sister is type B. Because of this, I know that my mother's genotype (the genes involved in causing her blood type) is AO (she has type A blood) and my father's genotype is BO (he has type B blood). Because of this match up, it is a rare situation where their offspring had a 25% chance of being A, B, AB, or O. As it stands, they had 3 kids and 3 different blood types.
That is not possible if they are the genetic parents.
However, if you were adopted or they are not your genetic parents, it is possible.
It's also entirely more probable that one of them simply is mistaken about their blood type.
The genetic rundown for blood types is as follows:
Let A,B represent an allele for A or B blood. Let O represent an absense of either A or B allele.
Type A blood can be ---- AO or AA
Type B blood can be ---- BO or BB
Type O blood can be --- OO only
Type AB blood can be --- AB only.
So if you were concieved by your parents, recieving one allele from each of them, If they were type O's then you could only have received O allele's.
Two people with blood type O cannot have a biological child together with blood type A.
Two people with blood type O can however serve as parents to a child with blood type A.
Yeah. NONE of my parents have O negative, but I've got it. I actually asked a blood expert and he said there are a LOT more things involved that JUST what your parents have. So, yeah, it's possible. Either that, or you might want to look a little closer at your mailman. ;)
Not if they are your genetic parents. I am deeply sorry if you just found out that you are adopted. It can be very rough, but it's not all that bad. If your parents treat you well and make you safe and comfortable, they might as well be your parents!
it dapends on that cant happen becouse your mother cant re produse on her own thats impossible.
yes, it is possible. it is the same case with my parents (both O) and my little sister (A). it's really pretty rare, but obviously happens. mutations, baby. (there is only a one-base difference between A and O, so a mutation from O parents to A child is much more likely than from O parents to B or AB child.)
Yes it is possible.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio...
On the left, scroll down and click; "Blood Type calculator".
I hate that you had to ask this question on Y/A's, because you're going to get some strange and blunt answers. You are either adopted, or your dad is not your biological father. Your mom could have been artificially inseminated. They could have also switched you at birth at the hospital with someone else's baby. You need to have a heart-to-heart with your mom first and find out what happened, or this will haunt you. Maybe she's been keeping a secret. It's also possible that there's a lab error regarding your or your parents' blood type. Good luck to you with this.
In general, if both parents are blood type O, then the child will be blood type O. It is possible, though rare, for both parents to be blood type O and the child be type A, B or AB. This would require a mutation from either parent in the germ cells (sperm or egg) to change the germ cell gene from an O blood type to an A or B blood type in order to have a child with A or B blood type. As an aside, it would be very rare for someone to end up with AB as both parents would have have to have a mutation in the germ cells-one for the A and the other for the B blood type.
Also, lab error is always a consideration (in the case of your blood typing, and the blood typing of your parents). In order to rule out labe errors, you will need to have them re-check their types and you re-check yours and see if the results are the same. Also, you might want to check with your physician for further advice.
damn you're in trouble..
blood type A and B are dominant alleles over O but codominant to each other
for a person having a parent with blood type A mom and blood type B dad the offspring must be AB, since they are codominant
in your case since both parents are O, you should also be an O since O is recessive
Answer:
There are basically three genes involved in the ABO blood typing: A, B, and O. The genes for A and B will always be expressed if they are present, but O is recessive, so in order for someone to have type O blood, the only two genes they can have is O (one from mom and one from dad).
It is biologically impossible for your parents to both have type O blood and you have type A blood. I wish I could tell you otherwise but I cannot. I suggest you have a heart to heart with your parents if they have never mentioned adoption or the like.
Now, To the poster that said that he has O neg but his parents are not type O, that is not really surprising. All this means is that your parents both have at least one gene for type O blood and you happened to get the two recessive O genes (this is a 1 out of 4 possibility...so if you have siblings, they have a higher likelihood of not having type O blood).
I'm type AB, one sister is type O, and the other sister is type B. Because of this, I know that my mother's genotype (the genes involved in causing her blood type) is AO (she has type A blood) and my father's genotype is BO (he has type B blood). Because of this match up, it is a rare situation where their offspring had a 25% chance of being A, B, AB, or O. As it stands, they had 3 kids and 3 different blood types.
That is not possible if they are the genetic parents.
However, if you were adopted or they are not your genetic parents, it is possible.
It's also entirely more probable that one of them simply is mistaken about their blood type.
The genetic rundown for blood types is as follows:
Let A,B represent an allele for A or B blood. Let O represent an absense of either A or B allele.
Type A blood can be ---- AO or AA
Type B blood can be ---- BO or BB
Type O blood can be --- OO only
Type AB blood can be --- AB only.
So if you were concieved by your parents, recieving one allele from each of them, If they were type O's then you could only have received O allele's.
Two people with blood type O cannot have a biological child together with blood type A.
Two people with blood type O can however serve as parents to a child with blood type A.
Yeah. NONE of my parents have O negative, but I've got it. I actually asked a blood expert and he said there are a LOT more things involved that JUST what your parents have. So, yeah, it's possible. Either that, or you might want to look a little closer at your mailman. ;)
Not if they are your genetic parents. I am deeply sorry if you just found out that you are adopted. It can be very rough, but it's not all that bad. If your parents treat you well and make you safe and comfortable, they might as well be your parents!
it dapends on that cant happen becouse your mother cant re produse on her own thats impossible.
yes, it is possible. it is the same case with my parents (both O) and my little sister (A). it's really pretty rare, but obviously happens. mutations, baby. (there is only a one-base difference between A and O, so a mutation from O parents to A child is much more likely than from O parents to B or AB child.)
Yes it is possible.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio...
On the left, scroll down and click; "Blood Type calculator".
I hate that you had to ask this question on Y/A's, because you're going to get some strange and blunt answers. You are either adopted, or your dad is not your biological father. Your mom could have been artificially inseminated. They could have also switched you at birth at the hospital with someone else's baby. You need to have a heart-to-heart with your mom first and find out what happened, or this will haunt you. Maybe she's been keeping a secret. It's also possible that there's a lab error regarding your or your parents' blood type. Good luck to you with this.
In general, if both parents are blood type O, then the child will be blood type O. It is possible, though rare, for both parents to be blood type O and the child be type A, B or AB. This would require a mutation from either parent in the germ cells (sperm or egg) to change the germ cell gene from an O blood type to an A or B blood type in order to have a child with A or B blood type. As an aside, it would be very rare for someone to end up with AB as both parents would have have to have a mutation in the germ cells-one for the A and the other for the B blood type.
Also, lab error is always a consideration (in the case of your blood typing, and the blood typing of your parents). In order to rule out labe errors, you will need to have them re-check their types and you re-check yours and see if the results are the same. Also, you might want to check with your physician for further advice.
damn you're in trouble..
blood type A and B are dominant alleles over O but codominant to each other
for a person having a parent with blood type A mom and blood type B dad the offspring must be AB, since they are codominant
in your case since both parents are O, you should also be an O since O is recessive
Nursing question?
Hi,
Just wanted to ask all the nurses on this board what its actually like to be a nurse? What different jobs they do on a daily basis, the highs and lows, whether they enjoy thier job etc...?
I think i've definatly decided that i'd love to have a career in the nursing profession and at the moment i think i'd like to work in the NICU so i was just wondering how other nurses find thier jobs?
thank you x
Answer:
I work in a hospital. It is the toughest and most rewarding job I have ever had, (next to being a mom). There are so many things a nurse does on a daily basis. It also depends on where he/she works. Give medication, Start IV's, prep patients for a procedure, Make sure the medication the doctor orders is the correct dosage and route! You talk to patients, you speak with the families, sometimes having to play referee to arguing parties, sometimes you have to be the one who gets yelled at because the doctor didn't write an order, or you called the doctor in the middle of the night. These are just a few! But when your shift ends and you come back the next day or night and your patient says" I'm glad your my nurse." It makes your job worth getting yelled at, puked on, bled on, ran till your bladder is ready to explode! I could not imagine doing anything else! Thank your Nurse! If you are interested check out www.discovernursing.com.
Sorry, I'm not a nurse. Your comment "I'd like to work in the NICU" reminded me of this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvpmhozik...
Not to offend, just thought it was funny, what Dr Kelso says...
Have a good one!
Ashley
Hi annabanana.x
Sorry, I'm not a nurse or an MD (don't let the name fool you) - but I just had to share something with you on this. Nurses, I feel, have THE hardest jobs in any hospital (and the pay doesn't match). They have to deal with the patients who are complaining (smelling - and well you know what else) ALL DAY LONG.
I was in the hospital for about a week about 3 years ago for a severe allergic reaction to a medication I was on. I was in there in the observation ward for almost a week, under 24 hour watch. I was hallucinating, and - well I was out of it, and I remember this nurse who was so nice to me, that I literally terrorized.
I was extremely paranoid, and thought that the entire staff at the hospital was out to kill me, and she was the ring leader, and the poor woman was eight month pregnant! I made quite a scene and to this day I feel really bad about what I put that poor woman through.
I feel it take a special type of person to be able to put up with people like that (me). She didn't deserve that type of treatment, and I didn't deserve to be treated so kindly by her.
You have to have a very BIG heart to go into nursing, remember that, and you have to have a very patient and calm demeanor.
Well, you certainly haven't had any happy answers yet, so here we go. Yes, nurses who work in HOSPITALS have a tough time. They're basically up to the ears in human crap of all forms. However, you don't have to work in a hospital. Or if you do, you could go into surgical nursing. There are so many different options out there for nurses. You could work anywhere in the world once you become a nurse! Just remember that the education is tough and you will need to have intelligence and patience in order to succeed. I think you've chosen a wonderful career and I wish you luck in it!
I guess it really depends what type of nurse you want to be? Prenatal nurse, burns nurse, oncology nurse, surgical nurse, midwife, and much much more............
hi..
is it NICU or MICU? or does NICU means neonatal ICU?? cause so far i've only heard Medical ICU (the closes to what u had mentioned).. i'm a nursing student and had gone for quite a few attachment to the hospital.. it depends on individual if they like the job or not.. cause i have some friends who cant take the job(eg:cleaning butts, troublesome patients) and quit right after the first attachment..
the daily workload of a nurse includes:
-serving medication
-admistering IV, injections
-writing reports on the progress of patients
-passing these updates to the nurses on next shift
-watch out of signs of any potential complications
-collecting specimens for lab test (from wounds, to stool, to sputum, to blood)
-ensure patient's hygiene
-ensure that they are eating well
-ensure of the patient's safety
-update charts(vital signs, intake %26 output)
the highs are when:
-you see patients recovering and discharging from ward
-patients showing that they really appriciate you
-family of patients thanking you
the lows are when:
-the patient that you nurse pass away(worst)
-an error that you made cause the patient to feel bad
-being scolded and accused from their family for not providing enough care
-being blamed for something that you forgot or that you are not aware of
when you have nursing certs, it should be quite easy for you to find a job at your desired place cause there is always a demand in this line.. just apply to the human resource of the desired place or you could get recommendations...
hope that these could help you!!
I wouldn't trade my profession for a million dollars. It is a demanding job, but the rewards are unmeasurable. Like any job you have your good and bad days. But, just one person giving you a hug and a thank-you, that one situation the you just may have made a difference in a persons life is so incredible. You can't get that in any other profession. I believe Nurses are born. It's something that is instilled in you, we deal with many adverse situations, yet we always see a little light at the end of the tunnel. I am cardiac trained and critical care and emergency room background, so you can imagine what I have seen. You state you would like NICU, that is a tough field and can be heartbreaking, but also very rewarding. If you feel in your heart that you can cope with the down side of that specialty, than go for it. We need more nurses that care, that can cry with their patients, but give them hope, and let them know we are human also and that we share their pain. Never be afraid to let the patients see that you care. It creates a bond. I have since gone into Nursing Administration and just started and Inpatient Wound Care Department. The opportunities in Nursing are vast. I say GO FOR IT! Good Luck to you.............I wish you only success.
I've been a nurse for six years. The good points are you can make a ton of money if you want to. I work agency right now, which means I schedule myself whenever I want to . I make about 35$ an hour. And I get paid every day if I want to. The patients who are appreciative of you really can make you feel a sense of worth. However, then there are the negatives. I really thought nurses were treated a little better than they are. Don't get me wrong, I know lots of doctors that I absolutely respect and adore for their love of a patient and respect for nursing. However, there are those that view nurses as butt wiping idiots. I notice when I work on a regular floor, I am not treated as good by the doctors as I am when I work ICU. You get screamed at, griped at, get put to blame for other nurses mistakes, have to run your butt of constantly, rarely get more than 5 minutes for lunch, get your butt chewed for calling a doctor at three in the morning, and sometimes you get rude patients and/or family members. You are a maid, a mother, a counselor, a bather, and a friend all in one shift. I've seen people born, I've see people die. It really has to be something you really want to do. I think the worst part of nursing is school. It sucks, and it's the hardest, most stressful thing I've ever done. But in the end, most think it's worth it. I really hope if you do this, you'll like it. I'm ready to do something else, myself. My back and feet hurt. I'm 28 years old and I feel 50. But I know nurses who have been at it for 25 years and still love it. Good Luck.
I was a cna.which means a certified nursing assistant.I used to work with the older people.I would see that they got feed, how much they got feed,got them snacks,ice water,fresh towels,baths,and yes even changed them and took them to the bathroom.I loved it except the lifting part.I hurt my back and cannot go back into the field.But I also know what they do in the NICU because my son was in there for 1 week when he was born.They have a awesome job while unless one of the babies die.I always wanted to be in that field.They get to bath the babies,feed them,cuddle with them,check there vitals, and they help keep the parents calm.And so if you want to be a nurse in there that is awesome stick to it girl and help those babies they need it to help fight there sicknesses
Just wanted to ask all the nurses on this board what its actually like to be a nurse? What different jobs they do on a daily basis, the highs and lows, whether they enjoy thier job etc...?
I think i've definatly decided that i'd love to have a career in the nursing profession and at the moment i think i'd like to work in the NICU so i was just wondering how other nurses find thier jobs?
thank you x
Answer:
I work in a hospital. It is the toughest and most rewarding job I have ever had, (next to being a mom). There are so many things a nurse does on a daily basis. It also depends on where he/she works. Give medication, Start IV's, prep patients for a procedure, Make sure the medication the doctor orders is the correct dosage and route! You talk to patients, you speak with the families, sometimes having to play referee to arguing parties, sometimes you have to be the one who gets yelled at because the doctor didn't write an order, or you called the doctor in the middle of the night. These are just a few! But when your shift ends and you come back the next day or night and your patient says" I'm glad your my nurse." It makes your job worth getting yelled at, puked on, bled on, ran till your bladder is ready to explode! I could not imagine doing anything else! Thank your Nurse! If you are interested check out www.discovernursing.com.
Sorry, I'm not a nurse. Your comment "I'd like to work in the NICU" reminded me of this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvpmhozik...
Not to offend, just thought it was funny, what Dr Kelso says...
Have a good one!
Ashley
Hi annabanana.x
Sorry, I'm not a nurse or an MD (don't let the name fool you) - but I just had to share something with you on this. Nurses, I feel, have THE hardest jobs in any hospital (and the pay doesn't match). They have to deal with the patients who are complaining (smelling - and well you know what else) ALL DAY LONG.
I was in the hospital for about a week about 3 years ago for a severe allergic reaction to a medication I was on. I was in there in the observation ward for almost a week, under 24 hour watch. I was hallucinating, and - well I was out of it, and I remember this nurse who was so nice to me, that I literally terrorized.
I was extremely paranoid, and thought that the entire staff at the hospital was out to kill me, and she was the ring leader, and the poor woman was eight month pregnant! I made quite a scene and to this day I feel really bad about what I put that poor woman through.
I feel it take a special type of person to be able to put up with people like that (me). She didn't deserve that type of treatment, and I didn't deserve to be treated so kindly by her.
You have to have a very BIG heart to go into nursing, remember that, and you have to have a very patient and calm demeanor.
Well, you certainly haven't had any happy answers yet, so here we go. Yes, nurses who work in HOSPITALS have a tough time. They're basically up to the ears in human crap of all forms. However, you don't have to work in a hospital. Or if you do, you could go into surgical nursing. There are so many different options out there for nurses. You could work anywhere in the world once you become a nurse! Just remember that the education is tough and you will need to have intelligence and patience in order to succeed. I think you've chosen a wonderful career and I wish you luck in it!
I guess it really depends what type of nurse you want to be? Prenatal nurse, burns nurse, oncology nurse, surgical nurse, midwife, and much much more............
hi..
is it NICU or MICU? or does NICU means neonatal ICU?? cause so far i've only heard Medical ICU (the closes to what u had mentioned).. i'm a nursing student and had gone for quite a few attachment to the hospital.. it depends on individual if they like the job or not.. cause i have some friends who cant take the job(eg:cleaning butts, troublesome patients) and quit right after the first attachment..
the daily workload of a nurse includes:
-serving medication
-admistering IV, injections
-writing reports on the progress of patients
-passing these updates to the nurses on next shift
-watch out of signs of any potential complications
-collecting specimens for lab test (from wounds, to stool, to sputum, to blood)
-ensure patient's hygiene
-ensure that they are eating well
-ensure of the patient's safety
-update charts(vital signs, intake %26 output)
the highs are when:
-you see patients recovering and discharging from ward
-patients showing that they really appriciate you
-family of patients thanking you
the lows are when:
-the patient that you nurse pass away(worst)
-an error that you made cause the patient to feel bad
-being scolded and accused from their family for not providing enough care
-being blamed for something that you forgot or that you are not aware of
when you have nursing certs, it should be quite easy for you to find a job at your desired place cause there is always a demand in this line.. just apply to the human resource of the desired place or you could get recommendations...
hope that these could help you!!
I wouldn't trade my profession for a million dollars. It is a demanding job, but the rewards are unmeasurable. Like any job you have your good and bad days. But, just one person giving you a hug and a thank-you, that one situation the you just may have made a difference in a persons life is so incredible. You can't get that in any other profession. I believe Nurses are born. It's something that is instilled in you, we deal with many adverse situations, yet we always see a little light at the end of the tunnel. I am cardiac trained and critical care and emergency room background, so you can imagine what I have seen. You state you would like NICU, that is a tough field and can be heartbreaking, but also very rewarding. If you feel in your heart that you can cope with the down side of that specialty, than go for it. We need more nurses that care, that can cry with their patients, but give them hope, and let them know we are human also and that we share their pain. Never be afraid to let the patients see that you care. It creates a bond. I have since gone into Nursing Administration and just started and Inpatient Wound Care Department. The opportunities in Nursing are vast. I say GO FOR IT! Good Luck to you.............I wish you only success.
I've been a nurse for six years. The good points are you can make a ton of money if you want to. I work agency right now, which means I schedule myself whenever I want to . I make about 35$ an hour. And I get paid every day if I want to. The patients who are appreciative of you really can make you feel a sense of worth. However, then there are the negatives. I really thought nurses were treated a little better than they are. Don't get me wrong, I know lots of doctors that I absolutely respect and adore for their love of a patient and respect for nursing. However, there are those that view nurses as butt wiping idiots. I notice when I work on a regular floor, I am not treated as good by the doctors as I am when I work ICU. You get screamed at, griped at, get put to blame for other nurses mistakes, have to run your butt of constantly, rarely get more than 5 minutes for lunch, get your butt chewed for calling a doctor at three in the morning, and sometimes you get rude patients and/or family members. You are a maid, a mother, a counselor, a bather, and a friend all in one shift. I've seen people born, I've see people die. It really has to be something you really want to do. I think the worst part of nursing is school. It sucks, and it's the hardest, most stressful thing I've ever done. But in the end, most think it's worth it. I really hope if you do this, you'll like it. I'm ready to do something else, myself. My back and feet hurt. I'm 28 years old and I feel 50. But I know nurses who have been at it for 25 years and still love it. Good Luck.
I was a cna.which means a certified nursing assistant.I used to work with the older people.I would see that they got feed, how much they got feed,got them snacks,ice water,fresh towels,baths,and yes even changed them and took them to the bathroom.I loved it except the lifting part.I hurt my back and cannot go back into the field.But I also know what they do in the NICU because my son was in there for 1 week when he was born.They have a awesome job while unless one of the babies die.I always wanted to be in that field.They get to bath the babies,feed them,cuddle with them,check there vitals, and they help keep the parents calm.And so if you want to be a nurse in there that is awesome stick to it girl and help those babies they need it to help fight there sicknesses
Nursing question...?
How can a drug that has CNS activity but cannot cross the blood-brain barrier be administered for effectiveness?
Answer:
What is the medication?
Yes whats the medication?
Intrathecally (injectedinto the spinal fluid).
Answer:
What is the medication?
Yes whats the medication?
Intrathecally (injectedinto the spinal fluid).
Nursing question...?
The source of discomfort associated with injections is usually which of the following?
a. The needle puncture of the skin
b. The length of the needle used in the injection
c. The stretching of tissue as it accommodates the volume of the drug
d. The sharpness of the needle used in the injection
Answer:
i aslo agree with those that voted for c. most people flinch with the initial needle poke, but they really complain about it more as the medicine is infiltrated, and the more volume that you inject, it seems the more uncomfortable they are.
I'm guessing the needle puncture of the skin.
Try letter C. Good Luck
D. The sharpness of the needle used in the injection
A dull needle is painful. This is why our nurses often use one needle to draw up the medicine, and a second to inject it
All needles puncture the skin, so this is not correct.
The length is not correct, it is the diameter
The stretching is not a factor unless the needle moves from the vein and going into the interstial space for a long time, "infiltrated IV"
I'd go with C. Needles are usually small and sharp, and length doesn't matter at all. It's the stuff going in that usually bothers me.
letter c. the stretching of the tissue.
D
The doc has explained everything.
Balboa - it doesn't say anywhere that this is an I-V injection. If it were, then your answer would be correct but if it were an intra-muscular injection then the answer is most definitely c - the stretching of the tissue to accommodate the drug. Needle diameter and speed/pressure of injection also play a part in this factor.
a. The needle puncture of the skin
b. The length of the needle used in the injection
c. The stretching of tissue as it accommodates the volume of the drug
d. The sharpness of the needle used in the injection
Answer:
i aslo agree with those that voted for c. most people flinch with the initial needle poke, but they really complain about it more as the medicine is infiltrated, and the more volume that you inject, it seems the more uncomfortable they are.
I'm guessing the needle puncture of the skin.
Try letter C. Good Luck
D. The sharpness of the needle used in the injection
A dull needle is painful. This is why our nurses often use one needle to draw up the medicine, and a second to inject it
All needles puncture the skin, so this is not correct.
The length is not correct, it is the diameter
The stretching is not a factor unless the needle moves from the vein and going into the interstial space for a long time, "infiltrated IV"
I'd go with C. Needles are usually small and sharp, and length doesn't matter at all. It's the stuff going in that usually bothers me.
letter c. the stretching of the tissue.
D
The doc has explained everything.
Balboa - it doesn't say anywhere that this is an I-V injection. If it were, then your answer would be correct but if it were an intra-muscular injection then the answer is most definitely c - the stretching of the tissue to accommodate the drug. Needle diameter and speed/pressure of injection also play a part in this factor.
Nursing intervention microlaryngeal surgery?
Answer:
Pre-operatively, the patient needs to be prepared for surgery like any other: IV placement, make sure false teeth and jewelry are out, etc.
Intra-opertiavely, nurses may assist by handing the surgeon instruments or circulating in the OR. There isn't room for anybody near the surgical filed other than the surgeon, although some microscopes have ateaching head so the scrub person can see what is going on.
Post-operatively, administration of pain medications, monitor for breathing difficulties, prepare patient for discharge. (Patient WILL have a sore throat - they hang their head by a laryngoscope from a Mayo stand)
Hope that helps.
Anxiety
Pain
Risk for infection
Pangolin has said the truth, all the truth and nothing but the truth (LOL),,,,I could not put it in better words...
Nursing Care Plan?
My patient had a right total knee replacement due to degenerative joint desease. What is her admitting dianosis? What would be her present diagnosis? What for example would I put for her psychological developemental stage? She's had complaints of knee pain.
Thanks.
Answer:
Only you have the info to do this. Her admitting dx could have been -chronic joint pain in RE. Present dx, only you would know that. As for the psych development, look up maslow and erikson, knee pain has nothing to do with that.
Sounds like you didn't pay attention in lecture............
Thanks.
Answer:
Only you have the info to do this. Her admitting dx could have been -chronic joint pain in RE. Present dx, only you would know that. As for the psych development, look up maslow and erikson, knee pain has nothing to do with that.
Sounds like you didn't pay attention in lecture............
Nsaids and celexa..?
I recently found out there is a interaction between naprosyn and celexa. it may cause gi side effects. Is this true about all nsaids and celexa? Also how severe can the gi side effects be? What if the pt has been on naporsyn for a while, and then takes celexa? Is there less of a chance?
Answer:
Both drugs can cause GI side effects, but they are different (naprosyn can cause irritation or ulceration, while celexa can cause nausea, rare cramps). There should not be a problem taking them together, assuming the patient is appropriate for both medications (normal renal and hepatic function, depressed, etc.).
Good luck!
Answer:
Both drugs can cause GI side effects, but they are different (naprosyn can cause irritation or ulceration, while celexa can cause nausea, rare cramps). There should not be a problem taking them together, assuming the patient is appropriate for both medications (normal renal and hepatic function, depressed, etc.).
Good luck!
Not so hot with Chem/Math.. Can I pursue Pharmacy?
I haven't taken any Chem classes, or Trig/Calculus/Physics. However I know I won't be too great in them. I was never fascinated by them, except maybe Physics - it seems interesting. My question is, if I want to pursue Pharmacy, is that something I can overcome? If I try? A lot of people tell me you must have a passion for those subjects to do it. Others tell me if you're not good with it, you'll learn, it's not that hard. What do you say?
Answer:
I really think you should think of another field to pursue if you don't like chem/math..... i am in pharm school and chemistry is an absolute must.....also a lot of pharm schools require some high school level chemistry and calculus, i know that mine did at least........ a personal passion might make it a lot easier if you really want to do it, and if you are really determined you could make it through... but pharm is a 6 year program and it is a very rigorous program, they expect a lot from you .... you won't be getting a 3.8 GPA even in the first year.. getting a 2.7 or so is good for most of the people i know in pharm school ..... if you are interested in physics then try something in that direction...... and if you are seriously bent on pharm there are ways that you can focus on other areas, concentrations like communication where you help write drug laws and guides BUT that is only if you make it through the normal pharm studies....... you also could, if you were interested go into pharmesutical law BUT that too requires passing normal pharm studies....... i really think you should go in a different direction because it will be very very very difficult if you don't like/get chem/math/bio....
First, you must have a passion to help people. This passion to help people will you get thru the program and assist you when the course load gets difficult. As far as getting into pharmacy school, once you are in they try their hardest to retain you in the program despite math or chem troubles. In order to get in though you must focus on chemistry and biology. Take these courses as many times as you need to to get at least a C average. Mathematics in pharmacy practice is pretty basic, just conversions and dimension analysis, no calculus but alot of algebra. Just retake any courses that you are not sure about and keep in contact with the admissions office. They sometimes offer one-on-one meetings to go over your transcript and how to make it more competitive.
Not a good idea
Hey, from what ive heard chemistry is an absolute MUST for getting into a pharmacy school! Its basically all about chemistry, biology and a bit of maths. Along with diseases, symptoms, ethics and laws. I really think that if you are not scientifically strong you will not do well in pharmacy and you will end up unhappy. You need to ask yourself what it is about pharmacy that you really like and see whether you can persue this in another careers that is more suited to yourself. Good luck!
Answer:
I really think you should think of another field to pursue if you don't like chem/math..... i am in pharm school and chemistry is an absolute must.....also a lot of pharm schools require some high school level chemistry and calculus, i know that mine did at least........ a personal passion might make it a lot easier if you really want to do it, and if you are really determined you could make it through... but pharm is a 6 year program and it is a very rigorous program, they expect a lot from you .... you won't be getting a 3.8 GPA even in the first year.. getting a 2.7 or so is good for most of the people i know in pharm school ..... if you are interested in physics then try something in that direction...... and if you are seriously bent on pharm there are ways that you can focus on other areas, concentrations like communication where you help write drug laws and guides BUT that is only if you make it through the normal pharm studies....... you also could, if you were interested go into pharmesutical law BUT that too requires passing normal pharm studies....... i really think you should go in a different direction because it will be very very very difficult if you don't like/get chem/math/bio....
First, you must have a passion to help people. This passion to help people will you get thru the program and assist you when the course load gets difficult. As far as getting into pharmacy school, once you are in they try their hardest to retain you in the program despite math or chem troubles. In order to get in though you must focus on chemistry and biology. Take these courses as many times as you need to to get at least a C average. Mathematics in pharmacy practice is pretty basic, just conversions and dimension analysis, no calculus but alot of algebra. Just retake any courses that you are not sure about and keep in contact with the admissions office. They sometimes offer one-on-one meetings to go over your transcript and how to make it more competitive.
Not a good idea
Hey, from what ive heard chemistry is an absolute MUST for getting into a pharmacy school! Its basically all about chemistry, biology and a bit of maths. Along with diseases, symptoms, ethics and laws. I really think that if you are not scientifically strong you will not do well in pharmacy and you will end up unhappy. You need to ask yourself what it is about pharmacy that you really like and see whether you can persue this in another careers that is more suited to yourself. Good luck!
Nose jobs on the NHS?
Well I'm 17, suffer from and am being treated for chronic clinical depression. I have been admitted to hospital many times and see a psychiatrist regularly who says I need urgent help - much of my discontent with life stems from Earl - the name I give to my terrible nose - I feel that no matter how much I achieve in life and believe me I work like a dog with 12 A-levels and 3 Extension papers as well as two published books to compensate but my nose makes me depressed - the only motivation i need for work is to stare in the mirror and go 'ur really ugly, without this success, you'd be nothing' - do you reckon since the shape of my nose has had such a profound effect on my mental well-being that the NHS will be persuaded to break my nose with a chisel and remodel it without me taking thousands out of my university loan to end this madness.
Thanks all who answer.
Answer:
Hi girl,You just have low self- estem.Remember beauty is in the eyes of beholder.Just because u dont like yourself doesnt mean someone dont see your beauty.If anyone dont like you than they will not worth your time.Just keep working and you will success in life.
Best of luck 鈾?
Nose job is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America.
Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. They arrange cosmetic and plastic surgery for foreigners in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and other cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com...
Hope this helps.
Thanks all who answer.
Answer:
Hi girl,You just have low self- estem.Remember beauty is in the eyes of beholder.Just because u dont like yourself doesnt mean someone dont see your beauty.If anyone dont like you than they will not worth your time.Just keep working and you will success in life.
Best of luck 鈾?
Nose job is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America.
Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. They arrange cosmetic and plastic surgery for foreigners in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and other cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com...
Hope this helps.
Norepinephrine related medical question?
1) Is Norepinephrine available in oral form?
2) If not, if Norepinephrine is mixed with dextrose, can it digested?
3) If exposed to air, does color turns PINK signalling oxidation?
4) How much of drug efficiency is lost due to oxidation?
Answer:
Norepinephrine, (Levarterenol) in normal state, is a whitish semiyellow powder, soluble in water, available to the public ONLY in vials, not available in oral form (pills) , (only ampules with 1 mililiter of the injectable fluid), Norepinephrine when ingestedn and exposed to stomach acids, is rapidly transformed into mandelic acid and benzoic acid, which have no effects on pressure, nor the sympathetic system because of fast destruction, ...
You dont need to expose norepinephrine to air , in order for it to obtain a copper- brownish - like color....it means that a good part of the compound has been dissociated ito two components that are inactive, and is old , and useless. even in the closed vial,,,(exposed to the light for some time).....dont use it...it wont harm you, however, no medical or therapeutioc result will be obtained from that...BETTER DISCARD IT...ITS SAFER.
The answer of the amount of substance rendered useless by oxydation ,is more that 60%....better get another batch.......
1) no
2) no
3) maybe or contaminated
4) no evidence to prove this
2) If not, if Norepinephrine is mixed with dextrose, can it digested?
3) If exposed to air, does color turns PINK signalling oxidation?
4) How much of drug efficiency is lost due to oxidation?
Answer:
Norepinephrine, (Levarterenol) in normal state, is a whitish semiyellow powder, soluble in water, available to the public ONLY in vials, not available in oral form (pills) , (only ampules with 1 mililiter of the injectable fluid), Norepinephrine when ingestedn and exposed to stomach acids, is rapidly transformed into mandelic acid and benzoic acid, which have no effects on pressure, nor the sympathetic system because of fast destruction, ...
You dont need to expose norepinephrine to air , in order for it to obtain a copper- brownish - like color....it means that a good part of the compound has been dissociated ito two components that are inactive, and is old , and useless. even in the closed vial,,,(exposed to the light for some time).....dont use it...it wont harm you, however, no medical or therapeutioc result will be obtained from that...BETTER DISCARD IT...ITS SAFER.
The answer of the amount of substance rendered useless by oxydation ,is more that 60%....better get another batch.......
1) no
2) no
3) maybe or contaminated
4) no evidence to prove this
Nonotechnology use in medicine?
Answer:
You should read the Techno-Thriller on Nanotechnology by Michael Chricton. It's called "PREY", If you love the topic, then you will love that book, read before it's a Movie, which is coming soon!
Will S
Nono can't be done!
interesting topic and yes, we are going in this direction. I believe they plan to destroy brain tumours this way (precision) and repair circulation.
Good SF read - Rama series by A Clark
Sunday, October 25, 2009
No more then 100 words?
State the meaning of the terms polar and non-polar as applied to molecules and explain why some molecules are polar and other molecules are not. Illustrate your answer with the structural formulae of at least one specific example of a non-polar molecule. .
Answer:
Polar - has a positive or negative charge, usually at the ends of the molecule.
Non polar - has no charge
Some molecules are polar because the charges of the element ions do not balance because the electrons are not shared equally. One atom might exert more force than the other, "hogging" the shared electron more. Look at a water molecule as an example of that.
Non-polar molecules share electrons equally in bonding leaving behind no charge. CO2 (and most carbon compounds) and all diatomic (O2, N2, etc) compounds are non-polar.
If this is for an assignment a) you'd better paraphrase and b) you'd better site a more credible source than Y! answers.
do you need help or do you want someone to do your homework? seek help help elsewhere.
Answer:
Polar - has a positive or negative charge, usually at the ends of the molecule.
Non polar - has no charge
Some molecules are polar because the charges of the element ions do not balance because the electrons are not shared equally. One atom might exert more force than the other, "hogging" the shared electron more. Look at a water molecule as an example of that.
Non-polar molecules share electrons equally in bonding leaving behind no charge. CO2 (and most carbon compounds) and all diatomic (O2, N2, etc) compounds are non-polar.
If this is for an assignment a) you'd better paraphrase and b) you'd better site a more credible source than Y! answers.
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Nicotine-free cigarettes-smoker麓s perspective... same effects and "pleasure"?
If a smoker is trying to quit, will nicotine-free cigarettes help? Nicotine is what keeps the addiction, but without nicotine, is there still the relaxation and pleasure that a normal cigarette has? Why would a person trying to quit reject nicotine-free cigarettes if they really do want to quit? What are other options to quit gradually? Any advice or methods from someone who has quit are greatly appreciated. Thanks
Answer:
Its the nicotine that gives you the pleasure so you wont have the same feeling with a nicotine free smoke,what you will have is the satisfaction of smoking without the addictive additives,so i could see it working.I heard that the pill that's out now works well but what do we do with our free time,right now i smoke when im on break at work or hanging out at home so the pill for me may not do it for me but it may work for you
this may help... http://www.smokering.us/home and good luck ! drink lots of water ,it helps clean your system of the chemicals
Part of the addiction with smoking (besides the obvious chemical dependency on niccotine) is the oral fixation with the cigarette. Just as children find relaxation with sucking on their thumbs, a smoker finds relaxation with sucking on a smoke. I have heard smoker's confess to this over and over. Suckers, candy, or gum can help alleviate this fixation problem.
I quit for a couple of years. My wife didn't %26 I started again!
I found that the best way is not to tell anyone. That way, there is no pressure if you can't do it.
Instead od coffee in the morning, have hot water with lemon juice. Just change your routine. Anything that goes with cigarettes, change it for something alien.
I'm stopping this weekend. You're the first person I've told!
just go cold turkey.
smoking is bad, no matter what it is your smoking.
how long do you want to be "quitting"?
everytime you get the urge to smoke, do something else instead, like chew a piece of gum (it doesnt have to be nicorete or anything, try juicyfruit or something)
you can also snap a rubberband on your wrist when you feel the urge.
You will be so happy when you are addiction free, you will smell better, be happier and healthier!!
and everyone around you will be happy too!!
food will taste better, everything smells better!! Youll save money!
good luck to you and its great you made the desicion to quit!!
As a 20 year smoker, unfortunately the only way to quit is cold turkey. The gradual method just doesn't work. You are keeping the nicotine in your system thus keeps the desire and craving. One thing i did try and was successful for about 3 months was Zyban or also sold as Wellbutrin. It does work for some and with it you are told to continue smoking as usual and the meds will help you ween off the smokes slowly really with out you noticing. If you decide this is an option ask for the Wellbutrin(often prescribed as a antidepressant) as insurance companies will cover it where most will not cover the Zyban. Good luck.
It is just the comfort in having something to smoke. Nicotine relaxes you, but it is the cigarette you want. Nicotine just makes you want it. It is all mind over matter. I don't have to have nicotine, I just want something to smoke in the car when I am bored. Or maybe you are a social smoker. Everyone is different... Chew alot of gum. Keep your mouth busy.
I'm currently a grad student studying psychological counseling...which has elements of biology...and to answer the part of your question, Nicotine...as you know...is a highly addictive substance...replacing regular cigarettes that cointain the drug with cigarettes that don't is definitely going to have an effect on you physically...because although you're smoking...you're not putting the drug in your system any more...which is bound to cause symptoms of withdrawl. The method of using nicotine-free cigarettes as opposed to gum or patches...is one of mind over matter. It's a cognitive-behavioral thing - think, feel, act - if you smoke a cigarette you might think you're still getting the nicotine which will cause you to relax - sooooo...It's quitting cold turkey in the sense that you aren't getting the nicotine any more...but you're just mentally tricking yourself instead...you have to also remember that there are still toxic materials in the cigarettes containing no nicotine...so they're still bad for you. Quitting gradually....hmmmmmm...my parents replaced one habit with another....which still isn't good...but my dad works out instead...and my mom eats peppermint...strange...Hope some of this was helpful.
This will sound patronizing, but the way I quit smoking was to stop smoking. Gradually quitting, patches, and the like are for people who want to feel like they are doing something but haven't made the choice to actually quit. Once you turn that corner and say "No more" you're your own best help.
As far as nicotine-free (and non-tobacco) cigarettes go, there's no substitute for the real thing--they're just another way to quit without quitting. You still have to make a decision that you don't want to smoke anymore.
It's sad yet true--still, the mind is a powerful ally and foe. It will help and harm depending on how committed you are to stopping because it's the best lie detector there is. If you don't really want to quit, it will let you smoke all you want and find all kinds of excuses to do so.
Bottom line: even though some people have success with chemicals and other methods that don't actually stop you from smoking while you are quitting, the most effective way is to simply not smoke anything. You'll make it if you can make up your mind.
If your truly addicted to cigarettes all these ways to quit smoking is a waste of money. It has to be you that wants to. If you really believe that Gum, patches will work than they probaly will if you mentally believe so.
Answer:
Its the nicotine that gives you the pleasure so you wont have the same feeling with a nicotine free smoke,what you will have is the satisfaction of smoking without the addictive additives,so i could see it working.I heard that the pill that's out now works well but what do we do with our free time,right now i smoke when im on break at work or hanging out at home so the pill for me may not do it for me but it may work for you
this may help... http://www.smokering.us/home and good luck ! drink lots of water ,it helps clean your system of the chemicals
Part of the addiction with smoking (besides the obvious chemical dependency on niccotine) is the oral fixation with the cigarette. Just as children find relaxation with sucking on their thumbs, a smoker finds relaxation with sucking on a smoke. I have heard smoker's confess to this over and over. Suckers, candy, or gum can help alleviate this fixation problem.
I quit for a couple of years. My wife didn't %26 I started again!
I found that the best way is not to tell anyone. That way, there is no pressure if you can't do it.
Instead od coffee in the morning, have hot water with lemon juice. Just change your routine. Anything that goes with cigarettes, change it for something alien.
I'm stopping this weekend. You're the first person I've told!
just go cold turkey.
smoking is bad, no matter what it is your smoking.
how long do you want to be "quitting"?
everytime you get the urge to smoke, do something else instead, like chew a piece of gum (it doesnt have to be nicorete or anything, try juicyfruit or something)
you can also snap a rubberband on your wrist when you feel the urge.
You will be so happy when you are addiction free, you will smell better, be happier and healthier!!
and everyone around you will be happy too!!
food will taste better, everything smells better!! Youll save money!
good luck to you and its great you made the desicion to quit!!
As a 20 year smoker, unfortunately the only way to quit is cold turkey. The gradual method just doesn't work. You are keeping the nicotine in your system thus keeps the desire and craving. One thing i did try and was successful for about 3 months was Zyban or also sold as Wellbutrin. It does work for some and with it you are told to continue smoking as usual and the meds will help you ween off the smokes slowly really with out you noticing. If you decide this is an option ask for the Wellbutrin(often prescribed as a antidepressant) as insurance companies will cover it where most will not cover the Zyban. Good luck.
It is just the comfort in having something to smoke. Nicotine relaxes you, but it is the cigarette you want. Nicotine just makes you want it. It is all mind over matter. I don't have to have nicotine, I just want something to smoke in the car when I am bored. Or maybe you are a social smoker. Everyone is different... Chew alot of gum. Keep your mouth busy.
I'm currently a grad student studying psychological counseling...which has elements of biology...and to answer the part of your question, Nicotine...as you know...is a highly addictive substance...replacing regular cigarettes that cointain the drug with cigarettes that don't is definitely going to have an effect on you physically...because although you're smoking...you're not putting the drug in your system any more...which is bound to cause symptoms of withdrawl. The method of using nicotine-free cigarettes as opposed to gum or patches...is one of mind over matter. It's a cognitive-behavioral thing - think, feel, act - if you smoke a cigarette you might think you're still getting the nicotine which will cause you to relax - sooooo...It's quitting cold turkey in the sense that you aren't getting the nicotine any more...but you're just mentally tricking yourself instead...you have to also remember that there are still toxic materials in the cigarettes containing no nicotine...so they're still bad for you. Quitting gradually....hmmmmmm...my parents replaced one habit with another....which still isn't good...but my dad works out instead...and my mom eats peppermint...strange...Hope some of this was helpful.
This will sound patronizing, but the way I quit smoking was to stop smoking. Gradually quitting, patches, and the like are for people who want to feel like they are doing something but haven't made the choice to actually quit. Once you turn that corner and say "No more" you're your own best help.
As far as nicotine-free (and non-tobacco) cigarettes go, there's no substitute for the real thing--they're just another way to quit without quitting. You still have to make a decision that you don't want to smoke anymore.
It's sad yet true--still, the mind is a powerful ally and foe. It will help and harm depending on how committed you are to stopping because it's the best lie detector there is. If you don't really want to quit, it will let you smoke all you want and find all kinds of excuses to do so.
Bottom line: even though some people have success with chemicals and other methods that don't actually stop you from smoking while you are quitting, the most effective way is to simply not smoke anything. You'll make it if you can make up your mind.
If your truly addicted to cigarettes all these ways to quit smoking is a waste of money. It has to be you that wants to. If you really believe that Gum, patches will work than they probaly will if you mentally believe so.
Needleless Injections?
Has anyone ever recieved a needless injection? I know the technology exists, and according to the needless injection company Bioject, it is very widely used. If it is so widely used, where is it used?
Answer:
When I was in the military boot camp, that is the way they did it. It is done with the use of compress air that 'shoots' the injections into your arm. It is a quick way to do a lot of people fast.
To me, it hurt more than with a needle. Also if you move while it is being done, it can rip the skin.
in some hospitals and other offices. they are expensive so most dr.s dont have them.
A needleless injection device comprising a cylinder for medicine having an injection nozzle at a forward end thereof and an opening at its rearward end; a piston sliding in the cylinder through said open end, in use, to drive the medicine through the nozzle; a ram to drive the piston into the cylinder and having a longitudinal axis; and a mechanical energy accumulator to drive the ram when discharged and disposed between the ram and a discharge assembly, a rear end of the ram extending into said discharge assembly; wherein the discharge assembly comprises a retention member fixed in the assembly, said retention member having a plurality of retention elements spaced around and adapted to locate on the ram when in a charged position of the ram, and a release ring surrounding said retention elements to prevent radial outward displacement thereof and discharge of the ram; and wherein axial displacement of said release ring releases said retention elements and causes discharge of the ram by said accumulator; characterised in that said retention elements are integral with said retention member and each has an enlarged head which can move into and out of engagement with a groove or recess on the ram by deformation of the material of said retention member.
an injection requires always penetration
Hospitals have almost universally gone to needleless systems. But there's a bit of a misnomer there. The system works on the injection port in an IV line. Getting the IV in still starts with the needle inside the IV catheter. To the patient, there's no difference between the needleless system and the traditional one. The difference is in the decreased risk of accidental needle sticks to the nurses who are periodically injecting something into the IV line.
Answer:
When I was in the military boot camp, that is the way they did it. It is done with the use of compress air that 'shoots' the injections into your arm. It is a quick way to do a lot of people fast.
To me, it hurt more than with a needle. Also if you move while it is being done, it can rip the skin.
in some hospitals and other offices. they are expensive so most dr.s dont have them.
A needleless injection device comprising a cylinder for medicine having an injection nozzle at a forward end thereof and an opening at its rearward end; a piston sliding in the cylinder through said open end, in use, to drive the medicine through the nozzle; a ram to drive the piston into the cylinder and having a longitudinal axis; and a mechanical energy accumulator to drive the ram when discharged and disposed between the ram and a discharge assembly, a rear end of the ram extending into said discharge assembly; wherein the discharge assembly comprises a retention member fixed in the assembly, said retention member having a plurality of retention elements spaced around and adapted to locate on the ram when in a charged position of the ram, and a release ring surrounding said retention elements to prevent radial outward displacement thereof and discharge of the ram; and wherein axial displacement of said release ring releases said retention elements and causes discharge of the ram by said accumulator; characterised in that said retention elements are integral with said retention member and each has an enlarged head which can move into and out of engagement with a groove or recess on the ram by deformation of the material of said retention member.
an injection requires always penetration
Hospitals have almost universally gone to needleless systems. But there's a bit of a misnomer there. The system works on the injection port in an IV line. Getting the IV in still starts with the needle inside the IV catheter. To the patient, there's no difference between the needleless system and the traditional one. The difference is in the decreased risk of accidental needle sticks to the nurses who are periodically injecting something into the IV line.
Need neurosugeon in Louisiana that performs cervical disc replacement surgery.?
Answer:
One artificial cervical disc expected to receive FDA approval is made by Medtronic. (See the press release below).
This is anticipated this summer so I don't think you'll find a list of surgeons that do the procedure (outside of research studies) before then.
(Remember, in a research study you may or may not get the "new" device - you may get the "standard of care")
Consider following Medtronic's website, etc. for info about the release. (There are also links to research studies for cervical disc conditions) I'd expect this to be a reliable source of info about surgeons using the device as well. Perhaps you can find a surgeon in the area that was involved in some of the research - they would have the most experience with the product.
It seems like a good option for cervical disc problems - I'll consider it for my next one!
Good luck!
Hi. Dont know anything in particular, just google searching (which surely you could do?)
http://www.louisianaspine.org/
Ajay Jawahar, MD
Spine Institute of Louisiana
Pierce D. Nunley, MD
1500 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone number: 318-629-5555
Fax number: 318-629-5432
Email: ajawahar@louisianaspine.org
Website: www.louisianaspine.org
Also, try these:
http://www.spineuniverse.com/mdpage.php?...
http://marketcenter.findlaw.com/scripts/...
http://www.sbsdocs.net/
http://www.ucomparehealthcare.com/drs/lo...
Hope that helps
Ashley
Need more advise on METH KIDS?
Hi all, Well I've had these 3 year old twins for just over a month now and I am finding that the little girl seems to be okay but the little boy is a real hand full.. Time out does NOT work, he has learned, saying"I'm sorry, gets him out. He hits, pushes, takes things from others and just overall does not retain anything. I understand this is normal but it's taking a toll on my helper and me as well.. We just don't know what to do to get him to understand the "rules". Even if we could see a glimmer of a change we would be so excited. PLEASE HELP US. ANY ADVISE WOULD BE GREAT!
Answer:
try positive reinforcement
Is the kid on meth or are you?
Answer:
try positive reinforcement
Is the kid on meth or are you?
Need medical terms that ends with itits?
Answer:
dermatomyositis
conjunctivitis
cholelithiasis
arachnoiditis
esophagitis
encephalitis
prostatitis
aspiration pneumonitis
folliculitis
thrombophlebitis
boy, i could keep this up all day...
Hepatitis
What are you doing? Writing a rap song?
tendonitis
Most end with "-itis," not "itits."
sinusitis, tinitis, arthritis, osteomyelitis
arthritis, dermatitis, enteritis, hepatitis, nephritis, angiitis, vasculitis, arterisis, colitis, gingiitis,conjuctivitis
Words and phrases that rhyme with laryngitis: (29 results)
Pick a prefix that names a part of the body. I'll go with encephal- because I like the brain. Now suppose there is inflammation in that part of the body. Add -itis to your prefix. Encephalitis!
You can generate an -itis word from just about any body part if you want. I don't know why you would, but you can!
pancreatitis
conjunctivitis
cholecystitis
cellulitis
endocarditis
synovitis
pyelonephritis
Need medical advice?
i had rehumatic fever in my joints,when i was small
( 6year old), and i cured from it, these days i have pain in my joint again , and more i have sound in my back in the area where the ribs contact the spinal cord at thoracic area, when i move it ,(im 27 year now)dose it have relation with RF?
one more things one dr advice me to have one tablets of aspirin every day/dose it help? even that i have stomach ulcer.
thanks alot for every one help me
Answer:
well.. the best medical advice u should have is to go and see a doctor who can then take a thorough physical exam and figure out what鈥檚 u r having..
to be straight, rheumatic fever is nothing that one can mess with.. and the fact that u have already had a bout is an additional reason to get u seek a doctor.. cos the effect of the bouts is cumulative..
what to tell is:
first, the problem with ur ribs has nothing to do with RF.. cos the effect of rheumatic fever on the the joints is temporal.. the main concern is about the heart which may get damaged in the future after several bouts..
second, a daily aspirin! U mean for how long? Cos it seems irrelevant to ur case unless ur doctor is managing something else! Again, there is no fear of blood clots with rheumatic fever.. and what u should take (in case u are still having rheumatic fever at this age) is ANTIBIOTICS (mostly penicillin injections) on a regular basis to prevent further RF attacks from happening and thus saving ur heart from any harm in the future..
and if the aspirin was for the joint pain (not for clots).. it's again wrong to have with ur stomach ulcer and virtually very harmful.. switch to Tylenol (acetaminophin) and if it didn't work, then u have to take some antacid with the aspirin to protect ur stomach.. (but don't keep up with the 'aspirin daily' cos the joint ache is most probably temporal)..
don鈥檛 panic lady! A rheumatic fever bout is no big deal if they are isolate.. cos it needs many of them to do a damage.. which will not show up until very late in life (40-50s).. a doctor鈥?visit is just to be in the safe side.. and I am pretty sure u are fine..
gd Luck..
Try some magnesium
One a day asprin is good for keeping the blood thin to prevent blood clots. If that is a problem for your stumach ulcer, take tylenol.
Its generally thought that most stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria, not by foods, although acid or peppery food aggravates them. Antibotics cure these ulcers.
From Wikipedia:
Younger patients with ulcer-like symptoms are often treated with antacids or H2 antagonists before EGD is undertaken. Bismuth compounds may actually reduce or even clear organisms.
Patients who are taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) may also be prescribed a prostaglandin analogue (Misoprostol) in order to help prevent peptic ulcers, which may be a side-effect of the NSAIDs.
When H. pylori infection is present, the most effective treatments are combinations of 2 antibiotics (e.g. Erythromycin, Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Metronidazole) and 1 proton pump inhibitor (PPI). An effective combination would be Amoxicillin + Metronidazole + Pantoprazole (a PPI). In the absence of H. pylori, long-term higher dose PPIs are often used.
Treatment of H. pylori usually leads to clearing of infection, relief of symptoms and eventual healing of ulcers. Recurrence of infection can occur and retreatment may be required, if necessary with other antibiotics. Since the widespread use of PPI's in the 1990s, surgical procedures (like "highly selective vagotomy") for uncomplicated peptic ulcers became obsolete.
( 6year old), and i cured from it, these days i have pain in my joint again , and more i have sound in my back in the area where the ribs contact the spinal cord at thoracic area, when i move it ,(im 27 year now)dose it have relation with RF?
one more things one dr advice me to have one tablets of aspirin every day/dose it help? even that i have stomach ulcer.
thanks alot for every one help me
Answer:
well.. the best medical advice u should have is to go and see a doctor who can then take a thorough physical exam and figure out what鈥檚 u r having..
to be straight, rheumatic fever is nothing that one can mess with.. and the fact that u have already had a bout is an additional reason to get u seek a doctor.. cos the effect of the bouts is cumulative..
what to tell is:
first, the problem with ur ribs has nothing to do with RF.. cos the effect of rheumatic fever on the the joints is temporal.. the main concern is about the heart which may get damaged in the future after several bouts..
second, a daily aspirin! U mean for how long? Cos it seems irrelevant to ur case unless ur doctor is managing something else! Again, there is no fear of blood clots with rheumatic fever.. and what u should take (in case u are still having rheumatic fever at this age) is ANTIBIOTICS (mostly penicillin injections) on a regular basis to prevent further RF attacks from happening and thus saving ur heart from any harm in the future..
and if the aspirin was for the joint pain (not for clots).. it's again wrong to have with ur stomach ulcer and virtually very harmful.. switch to Tylenol (acetaminophin) and if it didn't work, then u have to take some antacid with the aspirin to protect ur stomach.. (but don't keep up with the 'aspirin daily' cos the joint ache is most probably temporal)..
don鈥檛 panic lady! A rheumatic fever bout is no big deal if they are isolate.. cos it needs many of them to do a damage.. which will not show up until very late in life (40-50s).. a doctor鈥?visit is just to be in the safe side.. and I am pretty sure u are fine..
gd Luck..
Try some magnesium
One a day asprin is good for keeping the blood thin to prevent blood clots. If that is a problem for your stumach ulcer, take tylenol.
Its generally thought that most stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria, not by foods, although acid or peppery food aggravates them. Antibotics cure these ulcers.
From Wikipedia:
Younger patients with ulcer-like symptoms are often treated with antacids or H2 antagonists before EGD is undertaken. Bismuth compounds may actually reduce or even clear organisms.
Patients who are taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) may also be prescribed a prostaglandin analogue (Misoprostol) in order to help prevent peptic ulcers, which may be a side-effect of the NSAIDs.
When H. pylori infection is present, the most effective treatments are combinations of 2 antibiotics (e.g. Erythromycin, Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Metronidazole) and 1 proton pump inhibitor (PPI). An effective combination would be Amoxicillin + Metronidazole + Pantoprazole (a PPI). In the absence of H. pylori, long-term higher dose PPIs are often used.
Treatment of H. pylori usually leads to clearing of infection, relief of symptoms and eventual healing of ulcers. Recurrence of infection can occur and retreatment may be required, if necessary with other antibiotics. Since the widespread use of PPI's in the 1990s, surgical procedures (like "highly selective vagotomy") for uncomplicated peptic ulcers became obsolete.
Need help with medical terms??
what are the definitions for
gauge
bevel
hub
pulse pressure
aortic volume
lancets
Answer:
How are you going to learn if someone else does your homework?
Try www.webmd.com
You may find definitions for these terms.
gauge is the size of a needle
a bevel is the part of the needle that has the opening
a hub is the plastic part you connect the needle to, the place where you put a tube in for drawing blood.
pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures
aortic volume is the volume of blood flowing through the aorta
lancets are little plastic covered knife things that prick through the skin to get a blood sample, commonly used for diabetic patients
I am positive you're not one of my students.
Please do your own work or find another field of study...
gauge
bevel
hub
pulse pressure
aortic volume
lancets
Answer:
How are you going to learn if someone else does your homework?
Try www.webmd.com
You may find definitions for these terms.
gauge is the size of a needle
a bevel is the part of the needle that has the opening
a hub is the plastic part you connect the needle to, the place where you put a tube in for drawing blood.
pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures
aortic volume is the volume of blood flowing through the aorta
lancets are little plastic covered knife things that prick through the skin to get a blood sample, commonly used for diabetic patients
I am positive you're not one of my students.
Please do your own work or find another field of study...
Need a quick response who is that doctor who does a lot of features on botanicals. It is Dr. W something?
Answer:
Dr. Andrew Weil
dr weil at www.drweil.com
Need a medical term ended with itis that begins with j,k,m,q,r,u, w,x,and z?
Answer:
jejunitis
keratitis
mastitis
rhinitis
uvulitis
wernicke's encephalitis
xyphoiditis
zonulitis
jejunitis
keratitis
mastitis
rhinitis
urethritis, uveitis
that's all i can think of for now...
rhinitis
meningitis
Need 10 foriegn scientist & 10 filipino scientist?
pls.. :D assignment :D
Answer:
How about this link: which features all scientists from everywhere
http://inventors.about.com/od/famousinve...
Filipino Scientists for example.
Angel Alcala
Angel Alcala is behind the invention of artifical coral reefs used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Arturo Alcaraz
Arturo Alcaraz is a volcanologist specializing in geothermal energy development.
Benjamin Almeda
Benjamin Almeda designed a food-processing machine.
Julian Banzon
Julian Banzon researched methods of producing alternative fuels.
Benjamin Cabrera
Doctor Benjamin Cabrera has developed innovations in drug treatments against diseases caused by mosquitoes and agricultural soil.
Advertisement
Paulo Campos
Paulo Campos built the first radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines.
Magdalena Cantoria
Magdalena Cantoria is a noted Filipino botanist.
Josefino Comiso - Filipino Physicist
Filipino Physicist Josefino Comiso has been warning the world about global warming.
Lourdes Cruz
Doctor Lourdes Cruz has made scientific contributions to the biochemistry field of conotoxins.
Rolando De La Cruz - Filipino Scientist
Filipino scientist Rolando De La Cruz invented an anti cancer skin cream.
Fe Del Mundo - Filipino Doctor
Doctor Fe Del Mundo is credited with studies leading to the invention of an improved incubator and a jaundice relieving device.
Roberto Del Rosario - Filipino Inventor
Roberto Del Rosario is the inventor of the Karaoke Sing Along System.
Daniel Dingel - Filipino Inventor
Daniel Dingel claims to have invented a water-powered car.
Pedro Escuro
Filipino scientist, Pedro Escuro is best known for his isolation of nine rice varieties.
Agapito Flores - Filipino Scientist
Agapito Flores has been acclaimed by some as being the inventor of the first fluorescent lamp - is this true?
Pedro Flores
Pedro Flores was the first person to manufactured the yo-yo in the United States.
Francisco Fronda
Francisco Fronda is know as the Father of poultry science in the Philippines.
Hilario Lara
Hilario Lara helped establish the National Research Council of the Philippines.
Felix Maramba
Felix Maramba built a coconut oil-fueled power generator.
William Padolina
William Padolina has served as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology for the Philippines.
Eduardo Quisumbing
Eduardo Quisumbing was a noted expert in the medicinal plants of the Philippines.
Francisco Quisumbing
Filipino chemist Francisco Quisumbing invented Quink ink.
Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez is a noted Filipino scientist and researcher who has invented methods of controlling leprosy.
Eduardo San Juan
Eduardo San Juan worked on the team that invented the Lunar Rover or Moon Buggy.
Alfredo Santos
Filipino chemist Alfredo Santos is a noted researcher in the chemistry of natural products.
Francisco Santos - Filipino Chemist
Filipino Chemist Francisco Santos studied the nutritional problems associated with the Filipino diet.
Gregorio Velasque
Filipino scientist, Gregorio Velasque made intensive studies of bluegreen algae.
Carmen Velasquez - Filipino Biologist
Carmen Velasquez was a noted Filipino biologist.
Gregorio Zara - Famous Filipino Scientist
Gregorio Zara - famous Filipino scientist Gregorio Y Zara
Choose your foreign scientists here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/list_of_sci...
Choose your Filipino scientists here:
http://www.findpinoy.com/filipinoscienti...
Answer:
How about this link: which features all scientists from everywhere
http://inventors.about.com/od/famousinve...
Filipino Scientists for example.
Angel Alcala
Angel Alcala is behind the invention of artifical coral reefs used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Arturo Alcaraz
Arturo Alcaraz is a volcanologist specializing in geothermal energy development.
Benjamin Almeda
Benjamin Almeda designed a food-processing machine.
Julian Banzon
Julian Banzon researched methods of producing alternative fuels.
Benjamin Cabrera
Doctor Benjamin Cabrera has developed innovations in drug treatments against diseases caused by mosquitoes and agricultural soil.
Advertisement
Paulo Campos
Paulo Campos built the first radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines.
Magdalena Cantoria
Magdalena Cantoria is a noted Filipino botanist.
Josefino Comiso - Filipino Physicist
Filipino Physicist Josefino Comiso has been warning the world about global warming.
Lourdes Cruz
Doctor Lourdes Cruz has made scientific contributions to the biochemistry field of conotoxins.
Rolando De La Cruz - Filipino Scientist
Filipino scientist Rolando De La Cruz invented an anti cancer skin cream.
Fe Del Mundo - Filipino Doctor
Doctor Fe Del Mundo is credited with studies leading to the invention of an improved incubator and a jaundice relieving device.
Roberto Del Rosario - Filipino Inventor
Roberto Del Rosario is the inventor of the Karaoke Sing Along System.
Daniel Dingel - Filipino Inventor
Daniel Dingel claims to have invented a water-powered car.
Pedro Escuro
Filipino scientist, Pedro Escuro is best known for his isolation of nine rice varieties.
Agapito Flores - Filipino Scientist
Agapito Flores has been acclaimed by some as being the inventor of the first fluorescent lamp - is this true?
Pedro Flores
Pedro Flores was the first person to manufactured the yo-yo in the United States.
Francisco Fronda
Francisco Fronda is know as the Father of poultry science in the Philippines.
Hilario Lara
Hilario Lara helped establish the National Research Council of the Philippines.
Felix Maramba
Felix Maramba built a coconut oil-fueled power generator.
William Padolina
William Padolina has served as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology for the Philippines.
Eduardo Quisumbing
Eduardo Quisumbing was a noted expert in the medicinal plants of the Philippines.
Francisco Quisumbing
Filipino chemist Francisco Quisumbing invented Quink ink.
Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez is a noted Filipino scientist and researcher who has invented methods of controlling leprosy.
Eduardo San Juan
Eduardo San Juan worked on the team that invented the Lunar Rover or Moon Buggy.
Alfredo Santos
Filipino chemist Alfredo Santos is a noted researcher in the chemistry of natural products.
Francisco Santos - Filipino Chemist
Filipino Chemist Francisco Santos studied the nutritional problems associated with the Filipino diet.
Gregorio Velasque
Filipino scientist, Gregorio Velasque made intensive studies of bluegreen algae.
Carmen Velasquez - Filipino Biologist
Carmen Velasquez was a noted Filipino biologist.
Gregorio Zara - Famous Filipino Scientist
Gregorio Zara - famous Filipino scientist Gregorio Y Zara
Choose your foreign scientists here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/list_of_sci...
Choose your Filipino scientists here:
http://www.findpinoy.com/filipinoscienti...
Near death experiences?
Is all this recall just an over reacting dying mind? We have this strong desire to live so, is that what these near death people really saw? All those chemical changes appearing as lights...
Answer:
Hypoxia(lack of oxygen to the brain) has been known to induce NDEs
You might want to look into neurotheology. There are scientific explanations for religious experiences(abnormality in the temp lobe) and NDE as stated above
You can also induce out of body experiences by stimulating the right angular gyrus. Does that mean that you really left your bod? Or that maybe your brain made u think so?
i know the brain releases chemicals similar to LSD upon death, perhaps its a hallucination brought on by the release of these chemicals
I haven't experienced it myself, but friends have. One said she was floating over her body on the operating table. Another was in a coma %26 said he was in a white room with a bright light %26 remembered everyone who was there %26 what they said. He was in a coma %26 remembered everything.
Answer:
Hypoxia(lack of oxygen to the brain) has been known to induce NDEs
You might want to look into neurotheology. There are scientific explanations for religious experiences(abnormality in the temp lobe) and NDE as stated above
You can also induce out of body experiences by stimulating the right angular gyrus. Does that mean that you really left your bod? Or that maybe your brain made u think so?
i know the brain releases chemicals similar to LSD upon death, perhaps its a hallucination brought on by the release of these chemicals
I haven't experienced it myself, but friends have. One said she was floating over her body on the operating table. Another was in a coma %26 said he was in a white room with a bright light %26 remembered everyone who was there %26 what they said. He was in a coma %26 remembered everything.
Nationals for EMT-B?
I have the fun joy of taking the NR test on the 29. I have studied for it. but at this point you know or it or you don鈥檛. but I was wondering what some of questions are like and if there is any advice to help pass if you can give it.
PS im not going to be taking it on paper I鈥檒l be doing it on the computer.
Answer:
look for some practice exams(just google it)
for advice on test taking
I can say put your life in order until the exam(meaning adjust your sleeping, eat your breakfast(the most important meal of the day) everyday, avoid stress(watching horror movies for example increases stress) and too much excitement, don't do anything risky to injure your self, don't eat or do anything unusual( they can have different and unfortunate results if you are under stress), talk to people who are taking the same test(help relieve stress in my opinion), also laugh plenty to get rid of stress,
PS im not going to be taking it on paper I鈥檒l be doing it on the computer.
Answer:
look for some practice exams(just google it)
for advice on test taking
I can say put your life in order until the exam(meaning adjust your sleeping, eat your breakfast(the most important meal of the day) everyday, avoid stress(watching horror movies for example increases stress) and too much excitement, don't do anything risky to injure your self, don't eat or do anything unusual( they can have different and unfortunate results if you are under stress), talk to people who are taking the same test(help relieve stress in my opinion), also laugh plenty to get rid of stress,
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