COMPARTMENT SYNDROME 1 Compartment Syndrome Shannin Daniels ENGL 135 Professor Erikson August 18, 2010 COMPARTMENT 2 Compartment syndrome is a devastating side effect of orthopedic injuries, crush injuries and trauma. The injury at the cellular level is amazing. What the muscle goes through following one of these injuries is complex. Having a diagnosis quickly can mean the difference between surgery to relieve pressure to amputation. The trauma of surgery followed by probable skin grafting can be devastating also.
These diseases are usually generic and it happens when the own body damages itself provoking a disorder. One of the cousin’s of Diabetes is the Celiac Disease (CD). This illness is constantly misdiagnosed. There are still a lot of myths surrounding CD and aviation medicine has to be very careful when approving candidates to an aviation medical certificate. This research paper is an explanation what is celiac disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis is also a systemic disease, involving other body organs, whereas osteoarthritis is limited to the joints. Over time, both forms of arthritis can be crippling. The affect of rheumatoid arthritis can progress to the degree that it is crippling. Deformities distinctive to late-stage rheumatoid arthritis such as ulnar deviation of the bones of the hands, or swan-neck deviation of the fingers occur because muscles and tendons on one side of the joint may overpower those on the other side, pulling the bones out of alignment. Symptoms Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
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A major causing factor is chronic inflammation due to Helicobacter pylori that colonizes the mucosa. The immune system is unable to clear the infection, despite the appearance of antibodies. Thus, the
Undertake agreed pressure Area care (2024) Outcome 1 1) Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores.. There are four stages in relation to the skin breaking down which causes pressure sores, it’s important that the correct staging is done because this determines the sort of medical treatment an individual may require. Stage 1 - Skin may appear reddened like a bruise, the integrity of the skin remains intact - there are no breaks or tears, but the area is at high risk of further breakdown. Stage 2 - The skin breaks open, wears away and forms an ulcer. Stage 3 - The sore worsens and extends beneath the skin surface, forming a small crater.
Understanding Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematous) Takeia Foxx December 4th, 2012 EDU 100 Ms. O Lupus also called Systemic Lupus Erythematous, or SLE may not have a cure, but it’s a highly treatable condition. People who are affected by Lupus go through many complications on an everyday basis. Not only, do the patients feel pain and the family suffer as well. Lupus can be very detrimental to one’s health. Lupus medications can help lower long-term risk and keep symptoms under control.
McMurrays test used to diagnose lesion in the knee Clinical diagnosis of a meniscal tear may be difficult even for the experienced knee surgeon. Although some studies have stressed the high diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) others have reported that MRI is not superior to physical examination in the diagnosis of meniscal tears. The high cost of MRI also prevents its routine use for meniscal injuries. Physical examination and clinical meniscus tests in addition to a carefully taken history have still been the most important means of diagnosing a meniscal tear. Many tests have been described and used over the years in diagnosing the tears of the meniscus.
Case Study: Sannu’s Story Question: Leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, is leading cause of peripheral neuropathy worldwide; although it is treatable, the damage caused by the disease is irreversible. With Sannu’s, why is there both sensory loss and muscle weakness? Answer: From the repeated injuries Sannu is having repeated nerve damage. When someone has Leprosy and it is untreated they can lose sensation in that extremity due to the body’s defense mechanism. This will cause loss of feeling in the skin and weakens muscle.
Many in our care have also got weakened immune systems and as a consequence are more susceptible to infection from the outset. We want to give the patients in our care the best treatment and quality of care possible and this would not be possible without infection control. Were we to neglect patient control their quality of life and indeed health would deteriorate, they would get sick and suffer and in extreme cases would die. This runs totally contrary to the attitudes, duties and commitments we hold so dear as healthcare workers. In this assignment I will introduce, explain and discuss one of the most topical worldwide infections in the workplace – mainly hospitals and other places of healthcare environment; MRSA.