Diagnostic Medical Sonography Billy Parese 3/10/11 Sonography, or ultrasonography, uses sound waves to generate images for the assessment and diagnosis of a medical condition. Sonographers operate special equipment to direct high frequency sound waves into a certain area of the patient’s body. This equipment can collect reflected echoes and form an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. This report will contain areas of expertise for sonographers, positive and negative attributes in relation to sonography, and future employment. Sonographers begin by explaining the procedure to the patient and recording any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
Year 10 Pre-Diploma Biology Heart Dissection Introduction This lab practical allows you to identify and compare the size, shape and tissue type of the major chambers and vessels of the heart. The goal of the lab is not just to observe anatomy, but to associate structure with function. The heart is a pump for blood that comes into the right atrium, goes out to the lungs through the right ventricle, returns through the left atrium, and leaves again through the left ventricle - a double circulation. Each chamber is separated by valves that prevent the backflow of blood. Try and figure out where the various components are, how each works, especially how the shape, composition, and even texture of each part contribute to its function.
This enables the medicine to be delivered to the site where it is most needed – the lungs. Inhalers and nebules (for use in a nebuliser) are common examples of this route of delivery. A variety of inhalers are available on the market. Aerosols and dry powder inhalers are marketed. Compliance aids such as ‘spacers’ can be prescribed to help with the delivery of the medicine from an inhaler.
The physician will gain information from each of these tests to diagnose M.M. Blood coagulation studies screen for PE and also test to detect a prothrombotic state. ABG’s on room air will determine oxygenation of the tissues and pulmonary function. Continuous pulse oximetry is to ensure that he is profusing oxygen effectively and receiving as much oxygen as he needs. Chest x-ray will directly image blood clots causing blockages in the pulmonary arteries.
An ECHO will provide a visualized picture with blood flow through the heart chambers via sound waves. An Echocardiogram is the most recommended way to diagnose an ASD. MRI is also a technique used as a last result to create a 3-D image when an echo can not definitively diagnose an Atrial sepal
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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.
The History of health insurance in the United States. (n.d.) Retrieved November 19, 2009 from http://www.neurosurgcal.com.The earliest health insurances only offered coverage against accidents related from travel by rail or steamboat. However, the plans did pave the way more comprehensive plans covering all illness and injuries. The first policy giving comprehensive benefits was offered by Massachusetts Health insurance of Boston in 1847.The history of health insurance in the United States. (n.d.) Retrieved November 19, 2009 from http://www.neurosurgical.com.
A carotid ultrasound uses sound waves to see the carotid arteries in your neck. With this you can see the blood flow going up to the brain and find any areas that are reducing blood flow. An echocardiogram also uses sound waves, but instead of imaging blood vessels, this images the heart. This is used to look for blood clots and to see if there is any narrowing of the carotid artery. An electrocardiogram is a device the shows the pattern of electrical activity that is in your heart.
It is also used for diagnostic testing to find the well-functioning of the organs and to image the skeleton and heart muscle in particular, but also for internal organs such as brain, thyroid, lungs (for perfusion and ventilation), liver, kidney (for structure), bone marrow, etc. for infection and specialized medical studies (radiochemistry.org). According to the 21st century Science and technology magazine, "research is ongoing into the radioisotopes in treating AIDS and other diseases" by using the same medical practice as other procedure used for physicians today. In most cases, the nuclear image from the radioisotopes to help physicians to make a correct diagnosis of the patient's illness