SARS SARS, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome was a coronavirus that spread across the globe from 2003 to 2004 and caused over 750 deaths worldwide. The virus itself is sometimes referred to as the first virus of the new millennium. Through our presentation on SARS, we aimed to show the transmission of the disease through a clue-like activity, share information about the disease itself, as well as the impact it had on society and media. We began our presentation with a global transmission activity
populations and improve the quality of life at least at a local level. References Southwick, C. H. Global Ecology in Human Perspective, Chapter 15. Oxford Univ. Press. (1996). World Health Organization “Frequently Asked Questions on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS),” Communicable Disease Surveillance & Response (CSR), March 24. (2003). World Health Organization . Retrieved March 29, 2004.
Introduction of SARS Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an upper respiratory infection caused by a coronavirus. The etiological agent responsible for SARS is called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). SARS-CoV is a relatively novel mutated form of coronavirus, resulting in a virus capable of becoming infectious in a human host. Typically, coronaviruses express themselves much like a common cold. However, SARS-CoV can cause complications uncommon in other coronavirus strains. A host infected
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, also called SARS is caused by a group of viruses that are accountable for many causes of the “common cold.” It is presumed that civets, cat-like appearance mammals, are the source of conveyance of the disease. The outbreak of SARS initially began in the Guangdong province of China in November 2002. 8,098 people have compacted the virus and 774 have died due to this horrifying disease, from November 2002 to June 2003. However, ever since then, there have been very
The increase of drug-resistant microbes in the last two decades is fighting against current efforts to battle infectious diseases. By being more resistive to current medication, sicknesses which used to be considered under control are becoming new threats which also make other incurable diseases far more dangerous: TB, pneumonia, malaria, cholera and HIV. Even though antibiotic resistance affects both industrialized and developing countries, its effect is far worse on developing countries. The problem
This is a story about series of of the mysterious murders which were done quite mysteriously in one of the pacific quiest and the most peaceful island in Great Britain in Combe Island. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is brought to investigate a murder which was done in the most popular and beautiful place in the Island, in The Lighthouse. Combe Island is an outpost place, where rich and powerful people were coming to relax and to run away from their problems. Famed novelist Nathan Oliver was one of those
Airports have always been in the spotlight when diseases spread from one region to the next. This progression all begins when somebody with a contagious disease steps on to a plane to fly to his or her destination. Not only are they on the way to their destination, but their germs are also going with them. Without a way of preventing this infected person from flying out of an airport, their illness is easily transported to their next destination. Because of this, consistent health screening is vital
How might the Singapore society differ were it not for these technologies – would the society be more or less heavily regulated? Lee recommends analysing politics and society by addressing how power struggles and relations were played out in the pre-Internet era, namely the maintenance of political control via public support (2005: 74). Foucault defines ‘governmentality’ as the point of contact where the technologies of power interact with the governed. This spurs Lee to postulate that, in order
still is to young people in the developing world. It’s in the developed world, but at a time before antibiotics, at a time when acute respiratory ailments posed an even greater but still preventable threat to the younger set that concerns us here and that inspires a deeper look at the full implications of respiratory disease. The WHO goes on to say that acute respiratory infection (ARI) “is one of five conditions which account for more than 70% of child mortality in Africa.” So not only is pneumonia
Pathophysiology One of the important anatomical alteration with the ARDS is the Alveolar Damage. The damage of the alveoli is due to the fluid build up as well as the compromised respiratory mechanism. The condition is also correlated with the damage of the lung endothedlium. The ARDS occurs in three phases where the damage for both alveoli as well as the endothelium. The three phases are Exudative, Proliferative, and Fibrotic. Exudative Phase Occurs approximately during the first week, usually start
take a breath, how we are able to use that breath to sustain life. As a breath is taken in, there’s many different physical and gas laws that take place to allow it to happen. With Hooke’s law I will be discussing what it is, how it relates to respiratory care, and the medical advances it may include. Hooke’s law was named after the man that discovered it in 1660. Robert Hooke was a 17th century physicist who discovered the relationship between the forces applied to a spring and elasticity. He published
Respiratory System Have you ever felt like you were out of breath…. This all falls under the respiratory system. The respiratory system is divided into two different portions. The first is made up of the upper airway and the second portion is the lower airway. Muscles, respiratory distress, failure, hypoxic drive, extra. The upper air way consists of the nasal passage, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis and trachea. The nasal cavity is a giant space located behind the nose; both nostrils
becomes severe, brain function may become impaired, creating symptoms such as decreased attention span. Breathing may become irregular, with cycles of deep and shallow breathing. Endurance for physical activity decreases, and motor function, particularly for fine movements, can also become impaired. Cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, becomes visible. As hypoxemia worsens, bradycardia and hypotension may occur. Ultimately, coma and death can result from severe, untreated
in Neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndrome Type The innovation of surfactant replacement therapy in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome has proven to increase the survival and minimize the complications of the premature neonate. Replacing surfactant has lessened time on ventilators, and allowing the neonate and parents an opportunity to grow together earlier outside of intensive care. This paper will discuss the etiology of respiratory distress syndrome type I, the treatment
became a common therapy for newborns with respiratory failure (Rehder, Turner, & Cheifetz, 2011). Despite ECMO’s proven pediatric use, there are still ethical concerns over this therapy. There are concerns over the expense of this particular therapy in relation to results (Richards & Joubert, 2013). There are also multiple complications that can occur while using ECMO, and recently the expansion of using ECMO in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), using ECMO as a bridging therapy
The lungs are a vital part of the respiratory system, a group of organs and tissues that work together to help humans breathe. The system’s main job is to move fresh air into the body while removing waste gases. Lungs are important because every cell in the body needs oxygen to live. The air we breathe contains oxygen and other gases. Once in the lungs, oxygen is moved into the bloodstream and carried throughout the human body. The bloodstream then carries the waste gas back to the lungs where
bomb. It is composed of a mixture of chemicals, zinc oxide being a chief constituent. Upon explosion, it releases a gush of zinc chloride fumes into the air. These fumes are poisonous, and when inhaled, cause a fatal condition called Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). How exactly does this condition pose a danger to life? A major effect of ARDS is build up of thick sputum in the lungs. Sputum has an adverse effect of greatly reducing lung elasticity. This hinders the lungs from expanding
Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Acidosis at its most basic definition is the retention of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the respiratory system, causing acidity in the arterial blood (Colbert, Ankey, & Lee, 2013). A normal pH level of between 7.35 and 7.45 is maintained by a combination of the regulatory mechanisms of the respiratory and renal function, and extracellular and intracellular chemical buffering. The central nervous and respiratory systems control of arterial CO2 tension (PaCO2), plus the
This paper will discuss what Guillain-Barre Syndrome is. It will also discuss what causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome and how to treat it. This paper will go into detail about the pathophysiology of GBS. The information in this paper was gathered from the Williams/Hopper book used for the nursing program and an article titled “Recent developments and future directions in Guillain-Barre syndrome” written by Helmar C Lehmann Richard A.C. Hughes, Bernd C Kieseier, and Hans-Peter Hartung. Also used for
The syndrome was named after Georges Guillain and Jean Alexandre Barre in 1916, Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disease, activated by an infection, or surgery that causes the immune system to attack the lower motor neurons in the peripheral nervous system, but will gradually work its way distally to more proximal. “This syndrome can affect people in any age group and occurs in 1 in 100,000 of the population.” (Lescher, 2011). Guillain Barre Syndrome typically occurs following an infection