Cardirespiratory/cardiopulmonary

Once again another problem that i need guidance on all the data to put in order to eval and implement a PT evaluation. EC Case 2 70 y/o female admitted secondary to fall at home secondary to syncopal event, (-) fractures. Medical w/u reveals dehydration, Rx with IV fluids. PMH significant for MI, CAD, CHF, NIDDM, chronic Afib, duodenal ulcer, chronic renal insufficiency. Meds: digoxin, lasix, coumadin, nitro prn, KCL, zantac SH: Lives alone in third floor apartment. No local family for support. Orders are “PT eval and treat pending discharge home soon” hemodynamics: BP supine 110/70, sitting 100/60, standing 100/60, ambulates 100 feet 110/65; HR response 85 to 110 irregularly i... click for more

Information about Sherrington and the hypothalamus

I am unable to locate any information on a Dr. Sherrington. Sherrington in 1947 described the hypothalamus as the "head ganglion of the autonomic nervous system". I need to find out the relationship between the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system.

Anatomy and Physiology - Skin Diseases

I was thinking of doing skin diseases caused by the sun or skin cancer due to the sun. I am in Vegas, so I was interested in the long run health of sun exposure on the skin. What should I focus on? Is this a good topic for a report? How should I title this report? We can write on any topic that is related to anatomy and physiology. The course objectives include: Research paper - 1. Outline 2. Rough Draft 3. 2nd Draft 4. Final Draft It also includes grading rubics. What is grading rubics???? Also, we are not going to do a oral presentation, just a report. Hope that information will help you help me.

Sensory Examination: Explain the pattern of sensory loss in this patient. TWO QUESTIONS.

(1) Your patient is an 18 year old man who sustained a spinal cord injury following a motorcycle accident. He is unable to move his left lower extremity and demonstrates the following sensory deficits: L LE: absent kinesthesia of hip, knee, ankle, greater toe L side below L2 Level: absent 2 point discrimination and pallesthesia R LE below L4: absent temperature sensation, cannot distinguish between sharp/dull stimuli. L L2 Dermatome: diminished sensation Intact sensation observed in: All sensations above L2 level L LE: can distinguish temperature sensation and sharp/dull stimuli R LE: can distinguish 2-point discrimination, can report direction of passive motion testing of joints... click for more

Blood/Cardiovascular

Blood Describe the structure of hemoglobin. How does the structure of hemoglobin allow it to combine to oxygen? Cardiovascular Discuss the size, position, and location of the heart in the thoracic cavity. How is CPR accomplished? What is the significance of the placement of the heart in the thoracic cavity and successful CPR? What does a electrocardiogram measure and record? List the normal ECG deflection waves and intervals. What do the various ECG waves represent?