To understand completely the importance of inserting chest drains, when required, we have to look closely at the entire mechanism of breathing. When breathing, the diaphragm descends and contracts, while the lower ribs move upwards and outwards, and the upper ribs and sternum move upwards and forwards. This process allows oxygenation of haemoglobin in the red blood cells. Across the NHS there are two types of chest drains, each with its particularities and ease of use. The first one is the Heimlich device, which consists in a rubber one-way flutter valve connected to a standard bottle.
The two factors I choose to investigate was the reaction time of the balloon inflating and deflating and how long it would take for it to either blow out of proportion or stay responsive. I found that they are all correlated to what I’m doing. What other factors did you need to control during your investigation? Explain how you controlled each one in your procedure. 2.
A pump was then used to blow a balloon up the first test size. 6. The back on the balloon was then held tight so that no air was able to escape; during this another person attached the balloon to the straw. 7. Attachment was completed and the back of the balloon was then let go.
Aug. 2012. 1. DETERMINATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE AIM To record and interpret the systolic and diastolic BP using Sphygmomanometer. PRINCIPLE The cuff of the sphygmomanometer is wrapped around the arm of the subject. The bag is then inflated until the air pressure in the cuff overcomes the arterial pressure and obliterates the arterial lumen.
Basic Procedures-Surgical Case Study Format Specialty: Procedure Name: General or ENT Bilateral Myringotomy with tubes Procedure Definition: An incision into the tympanic membrane for removing accumulated fluid, accompanied by the insertion of polyethylene ventilation tubes or pressure equalizing tubes to maintain pressure equalization. This process is preformed on both the left and right ears. Relevant Surgical Anatomy: ear canal, tympanic membrane, ottis media, mallus, incus, and stapes Relevant Physiology: Equalizes pressure with the air pressure outside the head, part of the anatomical structure that transports vibrations that are then turned into nerve signals, also assists with balance and facial expressions. Pathophysiology/indication: Preformed to treat otitis media, an infection of the middle ear. Persistent blockage of the ear, chronic ear drainage, equal librium problems, facial weakness, headache, ear ache, sleepiness, inflammation or drainage behind the ear.
Lab Report Name: Lab#: 6 Lab Name: Determining the Speed of Sound Objective: The objective of this lab was to learn how to measure the speed of sound. Procedure: A glass 17 cm tall was filled with water. The water was then measured with a thermometer to ensure that it matched the room’s temperature. The PVC pipe was then placed in the water, and the tuning fork was hit against a wooden block. The fork was held horizontally over the pipe and the pipe was moved up and down in the water.
Record the color of the balloon used for this sample. Sample B (Human Exhalation) - Have one team member blow up a balloon to the required diameter. Twist and tie the balloon, and record balloon color. Sample C (Automobile Exhaust) - Your teacher will supply you with this balloon. Record the color.
Situational AnalysisThe context of the steroid pulse therapy document is mainly focused on medical research. Primarily, it is written in relation to this type of therapy for patients who receive this treatment and the ones who administer the therapy. The request for the research proposal is addressed several times throughout the document. For example, in the background of this document, the author acknowledges that “Nursing instructions are important for improving patient knowledge related to their diseases and treatments.” The document was clearly written while the therapy treatment was being conducted on separate occasions. This is evident by a few
Life support may begin with basic CPR. Subsequently, the most common technique to secure an airway is by the insertion of an endotracheal (ET) tube through the mouth or nose into the windpipe. If an ET airway cannot be established then a tracheotomy is performed, which is a surgical procedure in which a tube is inserted into the windpipe through an incision made in the base of the throat (Berniker). When the patient cannot breathe sufficiently on his or her own, the physician will use a ventilator, a machine that pumps air in and out of the patient’s lungs to aid in respiration. Circulation refers to the flow of blood around the body from the heart to vital organs.
| | | Lesson 6 - The Cardio-Respiratory System DefinitionsThe cardio-respiratory system consists of the cardio vascular system (heart and blood vessels) together with respiratory system (lungs and air ways). These systems work to transport oxygen to the muscles and organs of the body and remove waste products including carbon dioxide. The HeartThe heart is a double pump. "Oxygen-poor" blood enters the heart from the vena cava to the right atrium, and flows down to the right ventricle. The first pump pumps "oxygen poor" blood to the lungs from the right ventricle of the heart via the pulmonary artery where it returns as "oxygen rich blood" via the pulmonary vein to the left atrium.