As a student interested in medicine, I began to explore the various aspects of the field. I was first introduced to osteopathic medicine when I began shadowing a physician who specialized in the field of orthopedic surgery. My goal from this experience was to gain a better insight into the types of treatments osteopathic medicine provides for patients. While observing, I would often have discussions with the physician about what makes osteopathic medicine an intricate part of medical practices.…
Recently, NBC nightly news showcased a news from by public relations efforts. The news frame is called “FDA Approves New Treatment For Chronic Knee Pain”. Although this video is shown on a major national news site, it is sourced from public relations professionals. Throughout the video, they follow a woman with chronic knee arthritis. She begins by explaining the pain and then the narrator describes her extensive medical treatment before she had the new treatment. Continuing, the narrator…
Imagine flying thousands of feet in the air, performing open heart surgery on a patient, without the proper tools, and under a lot of pressure. Working under the pressure of successfully treating a patient is something that naval flight surgeons must face almost daily. A flight surgeon primarily practices preventive medicine. Their job consists of a balance between the practice of medicine, the profession of aviation, and the study of hyperbaric medicine. A surgeon requires several skill, some…
Menopause is a normal process in which your reproductive ability comes to an end. This process happens gradually over a span of months to years, usually between the ages of 48 to 55 years old. Menopause is complete when you have missed 12 consecutive menstrual periods. It is important to talk with your health care provider about some of the most common conditions that affect postmenopausal women, such as heart disease, diabetes, and bone loss (osteoporosis). Adopting a healthy lifestyle and…
Death and burial rituals in England during the Elizabethan era were a recognized topic of importance. With the plague spreading, death was rampant resulting in the customs being unsanitary and unsympathetic. However, considering all the medical advances made throughout the years, ceremonies adapted to be a more respectable process. Modern standards of death and burial differ from those in the Elizabethan period, but they were rightfully adjusted for their current circumstances. The bubonic…
physical, and behavioral sciences and apply these sciences to specific patient problems. The nurses use their knowledge of the patient’s surgery and the physiology of the body, to assess the patient for potential complications. The nurse also uses her knowledge to place the patient in the proper position, to avoid complications. For example, a patient with any surgery to the spine or head, needs to be moved using the log roll method. This experience has also allowed me to witness how nurses…
methods of surgery in gynecologic oncology is the Laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgery technique. This method of surgery has many benefits, such as quicker recovery time, shorter hospital stay, less post-operative discomfort, and smaller scars (“What is Laparoscopic Surgery”). This surgery procedure is one of the safest for this type of oncology. While laparoscopy is one of the best surgical methods, it still has its limitations. These limitations can severely hinder surgeons during a…
INTRODUCTION: This is an add report to Officer Sprague’s #8091 original report under case #17012108. INJURIES: Victim Cindy Jordan sustained two approximately 4-5 inch scratch marks to her right forearm and one bruise to her inner right forearm. I asked Jordan if she needed any medical attention and she said, “No.” ID Tech Herrera #3599 responded to 1947 N. Marengo Ave. and took a series of digital photographs of Jordan’s injuries. Refer to ID Tech Herrera’s supplemental report for further…
Paramedics Emergency/Trauma team Paediatric orthopaedic consultant Registered/Paediatric nurse Occupational therapist Anaesthesiologist (pre-op) Social worker Paramedics: The role of a paramedic is a vital role in the multidisciplinary team as it is the patient’s first point of care. The role of the paramedic involves: Assessing, treating and managing the patient’s medical condition. Performing intravenous canulation, administering pain-relieving drugs, providing fluids, managing…
In the world there are five senses. There's taste, smell, vision, hearing, and touch. All of these are in most people's lives, except me. Well, at least until now. My eyes start to open slowly, trying to remember what happened, but that topic changed quickly. I was very thirsty, so I tried to stretch my arm out to get a cup of water, but nothing--nothing--moved. I started to panic, wondering what happened that night, but I didn’t get any answers until I figured them out myself.…