Carlie Fleming Mrs. Stanley English 12 27 October 2016 An Anesthesiologist Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer and determine what type of anesthetic treatment is to be used for the patient prior to surgery, as well as positioning the patient on the operating table in a manner that will be helpful to the surgery. Following strict medical guidelines, the anesthesiologist takes into account the patient’s current health, any medications they are taking, and the type of surgery that is being performed. While the surgery is taking place, the anesthesiologist monitors the patient’s critical life functions to make sure no complications arise. After the surgery is over, the patient’s well-being has to be monitored as the anesthetic wears…
Patient Afib is a 58 year old, Caucasian, married male. The patient has been healthy most of his life with no significant health issues until the beginning of this year. One night, in April of 2016, patient Afib began to experience chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting prompting him to visit the emergency room. Subsequent tests revealed that patient Afib had symptomatic atrial fibrillation. Physicians in the ER stated that patient Afib probably had had atrial fibrillation for a while, but it had been exacerbated for an unknown reason.…
Presenting History: Eliot is a 74 year old male presented to the clinic with complaints of frequent nose bleeds and several bruises on the body. He is also complaining of runny nose, cough, head and chest congestion. He has a history of atrial fibrillation and is on warfarin 7mg PO daily. As he experiencing heart burn, he started to take over the counter cimetidine for last three weeks. His physical examination shows, blood pressure 180/95, irregular heart rhythm with a heart rate of 75 and he weighs 95 KG.…
An 18-year-old Asian female presented for treatment at Missouri Southern State University Dental Hygiene clinic. The medical history reveals the patient had an ovarian benign tumor that was removed in 2003. The patient was under general anesthesia during the surgery and experienced no complications. Also, the patient has a diagnosis of low blood pressure. Another medical condition that the patient has is Dysautonomia, which is a dysfunction of the autonomic system.…
Dr. Gregory House is a 55-year-old single man; he lives in an apartment by himself and is the head of Diagnostic Medicine at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Dr. Houses’ father was abusive in some instances he would make House take a cold bath and sleep outside thus leading to a very strained relationship between the two. Additionally, Dr. Houses ' relationship with his mother was tainted by her cheating on his father. In his mid-30’s, Dr. House suffered an infarction in his leg (necrosis of the muscle in his leg caused by obstruction of circulation). In order to treat him, doctors removed the dead muscle in his leg.…
There is always drama and suspense leading up to National Signing Day which has become the most important day to college football teams all around the country but that wasn't the case this afternoon for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Today saw Coach Holgorsen and his staff sign every committed player that was expected to sign, sign with the Mountaineers. West Virginia failed to sign a quarterback in this class which concerns some fans but don't forget that WVU has Will Grier (JR), Chris Chugunov (SO), and Cody Saunders (FR). There is youth at the position but as we have seen before you can never have enough experience at the quarterback position. Two strengths that West Virginia walked away with in this class are defensive line and defensive backfield which should make defensive coordinator Tony Gibson a very happy man.…
Hello, Khalia. It sounds to me like the food poisoning caused severe and rapid fluid loss from vomiting and/or diarrhea, which led to the "neurocardiogenic syncope. " The feelings you describe--rapid heartbeat, worse with walking (or other exertion); lightheadedness; hot flashes--are typical of what people experience just prior to passing out. These are also called "pre-syncopal" symptoms. You mention the Holter Monitor had showed a abnormally fast heart beat (tachycardia).…
After electrical cardioversion, the doctor may prescribe anti-arrhythmic medications to help prevent future episodes of atrial fibrillation. Medications may include: dofetilde (Tikosyn), flecainide, propafenone (Rythmol), amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), and sotalol (Betapace, Sorine). Although these drugs may help maintain a normal heart rhythm, they can cause side effects, including: nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. Rarely, they may cause ventricular arrhythmias – life-threatening rhythm disturbances originating in the heart’s lower chamber. These medications may be needed indefinitely.…
Running Head: MH Silent, but Deadly 1 MH Silent, but Deadly Christina E. Santiago San Joaquin Valley College ST:11 Introduction to Surgical Technology Running Head: MH Silent, but Deadly 2 Abstract Malignant hyperthermia is a very rapid onset crisis that happens during a surgical procedure. It is unnoticeable and is an adverse reaction to anesthesia that was given in either form of volatile agents or succinylcholine.…
Implementation of Capnography Monitoring in Patients under Opioid Sedation: Evidence Based Practice Project Opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) is the most dangerous and frightening of the opioid adverse effects (Pasero, 2012). Opioids slow down the central nervous system (CNS), which can lead to fatal respiratory depression, sedation, and coma (Zedler et al., 2015). The Joint Commission noted that 29% of opioid-related respiratory depression events were associated with improper patient monitoring (Carlisle, 2015). Older patients with co-morbidities like obesity and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at higher risk to develop OIRD (Zedler et al, 2015). Even though pain management is a critical aspect during patient care,…
Ipecac syrup is an emetic that patients with bulimia nervosa may ingest to induce vomiting; small, chronic doses have caused cumulative, fatal toxicity in a few patients [106]. Although it is no longer available over the counter or as a prescription drug in several countries, it appears that it is possible to obtain the drug through internet purchases [121]. One component of ipecac is emetine, which accumulates in cardiac muscle cells and is toxic. Signs and symptoms of cardiotoxicity include precordial chest pain, dyspnea, hypotension, prolonged QT, pulmonary congestion, and cardiac arrest [121]. Chronic use damages muscle cells including the myocardium, that could lead to cardiomyopathy which may be irreversible [110].…
Finally, I feel the that during the 19th century everything changed for the better with Anesthesia. Anesthesia provides an outlet for many medical procedures to take place in a comfortable way, naturally decreasing blood flow so a variety of medical procedures can take place. In conclusion, I find these things to be beneficial to…
Atropine inhibits the action of acetylcholine at the prostaglandin sites located in the smooth muscle, secretory glands and the CNS. It is used as an antidote for anticholinesterase poisoning and used to increase heart rate and dilate pupils. It is also used to treat hypermotility in the GI tract for issues such as irritable bowel syndrome. Atropine is also used for mydriasis, and decreased secretions from glands. The recommended dose for adults via IM/IV is 0.4-0.6mg 30-60min pre-op to decrease salivation and secretions.…
Anaesthesia facilitates a wide variety of surgical procedures. Patients generally receive a combination of anaesthetic and analgesic agents to induce and maintain an adequate depth of anaesthesia and analgesia. Midazolam and propofol are both widely used for intravenous sedation. Midazolam has sedative, anxiolytic and amnesic effects and may be useful for reducing fear and anxiety in dental patients [5]. Propofol has sedative and antiemetic effects [6] and has a short context-sensitive half-time that allows for rapid awakening and recovery of consciousness.…
Atropine is classified as a muscarinic anticholinergic parasympatholytic. Atropine comes from a plant called Atropa Belladonna and is one of several drugs classified as a belladonna alkaloids. It selectively blocks muscarinic receptors that inhibit parasympathetic stimulation and it can be absorbed by both enteral and parenteral routes. It is a medication that is distributed in most body tissues. Atropine is a drug that is metabolized in the liver and is normally eliminated in urine in 24 hrs.…