Thoracic cavity

Case study This case study is going to describe the details of a chest examination undertaken on a 36 year old man who was involved in a road traffic collision (RTC) from the emergency department. The request card for the examination had the following clinical details: 'Cyclist involved in RTC, query pneumothorax'. Pneumothorax is a condition whereby the pleural cavity holds an accumulation of air resulting in the collapse of the lungs due to the pressure exerted on the lungs by the air collection (Crowley and Crowley, 2014). The pleural cavity lies between the pulmonary pleura of the lungs and the costal pleura of the chest wall. The severity of the collapse is directly proportional to the quantity of air present in the pleural cavity of…

Introduction The thoracic cavity has complex networks of lymphatics which have a fundamental immunological function protecting intrathoracic organs such as the lungs, pleura, oesophagus and mediastinum. These networks drain interstitial fluid from the lungs, chyle from the gastrointestinal tract, and white blood cells and other immune components (Brotons et al., 2012). Thoracic lymphatics are involved in several diseases that most thoracic surgeons are concerned about. The most important…

dog out if he has thick, crusty, or discolored mucus or if he is repeatedly pawing at his nose. Why is my dog sneezing? Dogs sneeze for several reason. Again, the most common cause of sneezing in dogs is allergies. Your dog cannot blow his nose, so in order to clear it of mucus, he sneezes. He may also be sneezing due to a respiratory infection or other illness. If his sneezing becomes frequent, or is accompanied by other symptoms, you may want to have him checked out by a vet. Another…

a whale (Ridgway et al. 2012). White whales produce sound through the pressurization of the nasal cavities, as has been shown by placing catheters in these cavities of whales. After placement of the catheter into a whale, it undergoes a series of tasks that will cause the whale to use echolocation in order to detect a specific object within its immediate surroundings. The whale will then vocalize as a means of conveying that it has found the object. During this process, the catheter…

A little background information on Gary who came to the clinic with right shoulder pain. Gary is a 40 year old self-employed painter. He has had a cortisone injection that proved to be helpful for about five months. However, the pain returned and is a 5/10. Gary has been taking ibuprofen which hasn’t helped and using ice for some relief. There are several possible causes for Gary’s shoulder pain. For example, Gary could have Adhesive Capsulitis, Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis, Bicep Tendonitis,…

A progress note from Dr. Johnson, dated 07/17/2017, indicated that the claimant presented with a mid/low back pain radiating to his feet and toes with numbness. She had nerve block injection in the sciatic nerve, bilaterally. On a follow-up visit with Dr. Johnson dated 07/26/2017, it was noted that the claimant had been having anxiety issues with her thyroid effect on her hair. She stated that it feels like her hair was growing. The claimant had bilateral sciatic nerve block injection on…

What exactly is the particular Distinction Concerning Pleural Mesothelioma and Peritoneal Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma could be specifically mentioned like a uncommon kind of cancers. The word Mesothelioma suggests a new tumor-like increase involving mesothelial solar cells of an specific body organ, typically the particular bodily organs within the ab region or perhaps lungs. Pleural Mesothelioma is actually the commonest kind of mesothelioma. This pleura usually are just the particular slim…

This is a 32-year-old male with a 7/3/2014 date of injury, due to a MVA. DIAGNOSIS; Cervical spin e S/S, Lumbar spine S/S, Left shoulder S/S 12/08/15 progress note describes that the patient complains of neck pain at a 6/10-scale level; low back pain at a 6-7/10-scale level, which radiates to the right leg; left shoulder pain at a 4/10-scale level, which radiates to the left arm; and sleep problems. PE revealed slight to moderate spasticity and tenderness over the para-cervical muscles. ROM of…

This is a 45-year-old male with a 2-20-2015 date of injury. A specific mechanism of injury has not been described. DIAGNOSIS: Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck, initial encounter 01/11/16 Progress Report describes that 15 minutes were spent in review of the results from the urinary drug screen, which was administered at the previous visit and deciding whether any modifications are appropriate to the treatment regimen. The pain is better and down to a 3/10. The neck…

SUMMARY OF CASE STUDY Bill, a 34 year old male, arrived at the doctor’s office experiencing pain in his right hip. Prior to this, Bill maintains an overall healthy lifestyle which includes exercising and activities such as; swimming, water skiing and scuba diving. Bill reports he has had no trauma to his hip. On this visit an analgesic and muscle relaxant were both prescribed to the patient and he was sent home. After three weeks of no improvement Bill has returned to the doctor’s office and has…