to do if someone has a nosebleed or cut is also important. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure, performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal. Giving CPR: • Call 999 when victim is found unresponsive. • Head tilt-chin lift or jaw thrust if spine
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system refers to the heart, blood vessels and the blood. Blood contains oxygen and other nutrients which the body needs to survive. The body takes these essential nutrients from the blood. The body gets rid of waste products, such as carbon dioxide, back into the blood, in order to remove them. The main function of the cardiovascular system is to sustain blood flow across all areas of the body. Veins return used blood (deoxygenated) from the body back to the heart. This blood is low in oxygen as it has
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TMA 1 Describe the four basic human body structure unit and their functions. The four basic human body structures are cells, tissues, organs and systems. Cells Most cells have some common elements to them. These include the nucleus, cytoplasm and the membrane. The nucleus contains most of the genetic or hereditary information and controls the cells growth and reproduction. It also contains the chromosomes which in turn contain DNA. The cytoplasm makes up the rest of the cell, outside
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in the duodenum to digest food. Groups of special cells called 'Islets of Langerhans' are scattered throughout the pancreas. These cells make the hormones insulin and glucagon. The hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream to control the blood sugar level. The bile duct carries bile from the liver and gallbladder. This joins the pancreatic duct just before it opens into the duodenum. Bile also passes into the duodenum and helps to digest food. Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes
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NRSG240 Final Test note CARDIAC NURSING 4 AMI 4 Definition (3marks)- very detailed needed. 4 Clinical manifestations of AMI. (5marks) 4 Nursing Interventions and Rationale for Managing a patient with Acute Chest pain(6marks) 4 and Ineffective Tissue perfusion (6marks) 5 Acute chest Pain 오류! 책갈피가 정의되어 있지 않습니다. 1. PQRST questions to evaluate MI- intensity, location, radiation, duration, precipitation & alleviating factors, in order to accurately evaluate, treat and prevent further ischaemia
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s made up major components; Heart, Blood vessels and HEART:Heart is a hollow muscular organ made of strong cardiac muscles. Heart can push the blood through the circulatory system with great force. In fact push of the heart is the major force that causes circulation of blood throughout human body. Heart is made up of three layers; Pericardium, Myocardium and Endocardium. BLOOD VESSELS:Human beings have a closed type of circulatory system (visit my blog post: Difference between open and closed
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within other organs and cells and the remaining 55% is in blood plasma and extracellular fluids. Sodium is important in proper nerve conduction, in aiding the passage of various nutrients into cells, and in the maintenance of blood pressure. Chloride ions also help maintain proper blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of body fluids. Chloride is the major extracellular anion and contributes too many body functions including the maintenance of blood pressure, acid-base balance, muscular activity, and the
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patients, smaller volumes of blood | Product * Blood collection products: * Medical * Diagnostic * Industrial safety * VACUTAINER * MICROTAINER | Climate * 1983 – process of how US govt reimbursed Medicare patients affected healthcare industry * Hospitals are more conscious of inventory carrying costs * | Price * Evacuated tubes Avg unit price 6 cents – 8 cents * Needles – 6.5 cents | Company * Becton Dickison Vacutainer Systems * Supplier of blood collection products *
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Background - Biopure is planning to introduce two new blood substitutes: Hemopure for human market and Oxyglobin for animal market. Oxyglobin, expected to command $150-$200 per unit, is already FDA approved whereas Hemopure, expected to command $600-$800 per unit, has entered final stage of clinical trials. The main issue is whether to launch Oxyglobin now and Hemopure later when it receives FDA approval or wait until Hemopure is approved, launched and established as a product and then launch Oxyglobin
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perfect health. Each person’s ability to donate is determined at the time of his or her death. Organs: heart, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, liver, and intestines •Tissue: cornea, skin, heart valves, bone, blood vessels, and connective tissue •Bone marrow/stem cells, umbilical cord blood, peripheral blood
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