including: trauma to the chest, previously damaged lung tissue, or the rupture of air blisters called blebs (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2014). The lungs and thoracic cavity are lined with visceral pleura and parietal pleura respectively. The space between the two layers, called the pleural space, is filled with a lubricant that holds the lungs and thorax together. When a pneumothorax occurs, a hole is made in the lung and air escapes into the
interventions. It is critical for healthcare professionals to identify and treat this condition promptly. This paper will discuss a case study of Pritesh who is developing tension pneumothorax following a haemothorax which is an accumulation of blood in the pleural space (Brown & Edwards, 2012). The paper will focus on giving a description of patient’s symptoms and complaint, discussing the step taken in assessing patient needs and the relevant managements. Finally, the author will evaluate the effectiveness
Healthy lung tissue is predominately soft, elastic connective tissue, designed to slide easily over the thorax with each breath. The lungs are covered with visceral pleura which glide fluidly over the parietal pleura of the thoracic cavity thanks to the serous secretion of pleural fluid (Marieb, 2006, p. 430). During inhalation, the lungs expand with air, similar to filling a balloon. The pliable latex of the balloon allows it to expand, just as the pliability of lungs and their components allows for expansion
1. Nine year old Jerry stumbled into a drug store, which is usually open late with very few attendants, gasping for breath. Blood was oozing from a small hole in his chest wall. When paramedics arrived, they said that Jerry had suffered a pneumothorax and atelectasis. Just what do both these terms mean and how do you explain his respiratory distress? How will it be treated? The respiratory system undeniably serves a very important function in the body. Anyone who has had any event where they couldn’t
In just 2017 alone, about 252,710 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is a life changing illness; it does not only affect the person with it, but it can affect the people around them. All the people who survive breast cancer have the fight and motivation to overcome it. My friend Dylan's mom Marta had breast cancer but fought like a champ and overcame it. Marta’s strength during her battle was very inspiring to all of the people around her. When I am out having fun, playing
Did you know that Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 236,968 women in 2014 were diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Both my Mother and Grandmother were diagnosed with Breast Cancer. As a son and grandson of women with Breast Cancer, this lead me to do more research on the topic. By a show of hands, how many of you know of a person that was diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Today I’ll be talking about the information
Midterm Critical Response Regarding, Barbara Ehrenreich’s excerpt from a smile or die: the brighter side of breast cancer” (2010) the author expresses how the fight with cancer wasn’t easy and how she felt threatened to stay positive. Society shouldn’t have a judgment on how a cancer patient feels. Throughout, the excerpt Ehrenreich reveals “how they (the doctors) attempted to recruit me into positive thinking” (Ehrenreich, 2010, p140). She explains how her negative perspective wasn’t appropriate
The breast cancer campaign has claimed the color pink as its symbol and has created a following. Breast cancer awareness is associated with the image of a pink ribbon due to to the popularization of breast cancer awareness. The pink awareness campaign is now incorporated by the NFL and unfortunately, the league is fooling the public with the "A Crucial Catch" campaign. Most people within our society believe that the pink awareness campaign is actively helping to fight against breast cancer but they
Have you ever been faced with a problem and wondered why it has to happen to you? Well, many women today ask themselves this same question, “Why me?” when diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that has affected millions of women around the world. It causes over 41,000 deaths per year and is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, according to ASCO Cancer. Breast cancer needs to be cured soon so that women don’t have to fight so hard. Breast cancer is one of the most devastating
A 73-year old female presented to St Vincents Emergency Department, with a 3 week history of progressive dyspnoea, cough, and lethargy, on a background of a 6-year history of Multiple Myeloma. Just prior to presentation, she had also developed a fever. In terms of her presenting complaint, she described herself as an active lady, who ran her own pub, but her recent symptoms rendered her unable to carry out her normal activities, such that her husband recommended she should go to hospital. Following
As a giant herbivore, the Diplodocus fed primarily on conifers, ginkgo leaves, ferns, and other soft leafy vegetation available at the time (Young et al., 2012). Additionally, there currently stand two main feeding theories when it comes to the Diplodocus. The Diplodocus, with shorter front legs, is often envisioned as being a low browser where it would keep its neck close to the ground and feed off the leafy ground vegetation as it would have been in a more comfortable posture for feeding. As popularized
The microbe Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the brain-eating-amoeba, was first identified from a fatal case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Australia in 1961. In 1965, three further cases of fatal PAM were found, from which clinical and laboratory investigations pointed to a relation with acute bacterial meningitis among the cases of an unknown etiology. According to Fowler & Carter (1965), when post-death examinations of the bodies were performed researchers found that “microscopically
The Debate Over Dinosaur Nostril Positioning Where should the nostril on dinosaur models be placed? Although it seems like a rather simple question, it is a topic that has been recently researched so that scientists can feel reassured in creating anatomically correct models of dinosaurs. Amniotes (a group which in the Triassic spilt into reptiles and synapsids and which include dinosaurs), have large nasal openings, but since the nostril is made up of flesh and cartilidge, it is almost always
1. What is meant by the statement “Singing is a learned behavior”? Most people are not naturally “born singers.” Many people believe that “singing is some type of gift” (Phillips, 222). I have heard this phrase many times in my life. My family would always ask me who I inherited my music talent from. If music was a gift then why would the public use tax dollars to teach every student music. Some students just have a higher musical aptitude than others. This means that some students will be
cervical (5%) and thoracoabdominal (20%). Thoracic and thoracoabdominal are the two most common forms of this disease. Thoracic Ectopia Cordis is a rare congenital heart abnormality with the heart partly or completely placed outside of the thoracic cavity. It is not protected by the sternum or skin and in some cases, the other organs form outside the body as well, usually the kidney's, liver and spleen. The second most common type of Ectopia Cordis is Thoracoabdominal, which is frequently associated
Cancer can be very overwhelming and scary for the patient especially when they don’t have the emotional support that they need. This is why the American Cancer Society created a program that people can become patient support volunteers, who lend a helping hand and sometimes a shoulder to cry on. Cancer has a great effect on the patient meaning we need to do the best to let them know that we are here for them and will do anything that is needed for them. Some people don’t understand fully what
As many of you know October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is a disease that not only affects women in general, but it will have an impact on many of us in some way. It is important for us to get informed of the many disease that can invade our body systems and how we can prevent such disease to interfere with our health. In that in mind, I will be sharing with you what is breast cancer, the stages, and how we can change our lifestyle to prevent this disease. Many assume
prolific theories of bone growth anatomy. Duhamel proved, in 1742, that the bone is first formed in the periosteum and grows in superposing layers. Hunter, through his experiments showed that bone grows in length by juxtaposing layers and the medullary cavity (Trabecular bone) grows by resorption of inner layers of bone. He also showed that the ends of the bones show remodeling via cycles of bone formation and resorption. Duhamel du Monceau used madder dye, an extract of the root of Rubia tincterium tree
How to Clear a Stuffy Nose (Home Remedies) Home remedies to clear a stuffy nose. A stuffy nose or congestion is caused by inflamed blood vessels in the membranes lining. Blood vessels usually infected due to the cold, flu or some kind of allergy. It can be difficult to breathe with excess mucus in your nose. This can also be a life-threatening for the newborns. A stuffy nose is also uncomfortable and annoying for adults and kids. You can easily clear stuffy noses at home with minimal or no cost
Officers received a dispatch for a silver bread van that is leaving the scene after backing over a street sweeper sign tearing it from the ground. The van broke the metal post at the base where it was fastened into the concrete. The sign was later observed lying on the sidewalk. The vehicle was observed travelling eastbound on Oak Street crossing Main Street. The vehicle was stopped on the 100 block of East Oak Street. The operator was identified as Joseph S. ZENDROSKY. ZENDROSKY related he