Anesthesia

This essay will be reflecting on a patient's journey who had a laparoscopic appendicectomy. I observed them from their entrance to the theatre, during the anaesthetic phase, surgical phase and recovery. I will be discussing the importance of communication and the various methods of communication used in the department. I will be using the Gibbs Reflective Cycle (1988). The Health and Care Professions Council [HCPC] (2016) require students to maintain confidentiality in accordance with…

Proper Use of CPR Pocket Mask Imagine you are in a situation where you need to perform CPR. What you only have a pocket mask to use and you need to perform mouth to mouth. Would you know how to use it? Would you be prepared? This type of situation could happen anywhere at any time. Having a pocket mask can save a life. Simply placing one in your car could take you out of a tough situation. Pocket masks can keep you safe from chemicals, diseases, and bodily fluids. Everyone should know…

Anaesthetic induction: comparative effect of different drugs The use of different drugs are often administered to different patients according to their conditions and needs. In a study, Dr Aypar (2007) and colleague investigated the comparative effects of sevoflurane and desflurane on QTc interval and cardiac rhythm during anaesthetic induction in children. The use of anaesthetic drugs may prolong the QTc interval of the ECG and this might also result in arrhythmias which may be fatal to the…

Varicocele Pain Relief Overview Varicocele is an abnormal swelling of the veins that normal supply blood to the reproductive glands inside the scrotum that is the sack of skin that holds the testicles. This type is disorder leads to blockage of blood, which is the main cause of male infertility since it leads to reduced sperm quality and also less sperm production. It is treatable and heals permanently especially after the use of natural products. These products have very minor/ no side effects…

All You Need To Know About Wisdom Teeth Extraction Overview The third and last molars on either side of the jaws (upper and lower jaws) are what constitute the wisdom teeth. As you well know, they are usually the last set of teeth to erupt, and their extraction is done in the late stages of teenage, i.e. the early twenties. In most situations, wisdom teeth normally come out either partially, or crooked, eventually only leading to a painful experience and bad oral health. A recommendation by the…

I am against cochlear implants because it is extremely expensive and it isn’t guaranteed that it will benefit you that much. Cochlear implants are electronic devices that are implanted into the skull to make a person that extremely hard of hearing or deaf hear sounds. The implant works with a microphone, speech processor, stimulator, and electrode array. Sounds around the person are picked up by the microphone. The sounds that are picked up by the microphone are arranged in the speech processor.…

Introduction: The delivery of safe Anaesthesia to patients today has developed alongside the increasing complex surgeries and operations that are carried out on patients as and when required, either for pre-planned operations or for acute medical emergency and trauma cases. Pre-operative meeting and assessment of the patient by an Anaesthetist (Medical Practitioner) ideally weeks before the planned surgery is essential for safe Anaesthesia to be delivered. Providing an adequate…

Short Nose What is A Short Nose? A short nose ideally occupies about 1/3rd of the vertical height of the face, and is considered shortened when it occupies less than 1/3. Such kind of nose has over exposed nostrils from the front. For this reason, in medical terminology it is also referred as an upturned nose In cosmetic rhinoplasty, short nose correction is considered as the most difficult nose job as it requires an in-depth understanding of the nose anatomy. . A combination of techniques…

Wound Management In the McCurnin’s Veterinary Textbook for Veterinary Technicians (Bassert, 04/2013, Ch. 26, pp 994-1007), this subchapter is titled Large Animal Wound Management. The information that’s explained here are the many techniques that are involved with bandaging and wound care of horses and cattle. The summary speaks of the horse and two different techniques. The initial paragraph states; “Wound management in horses starts with basic wound care and is no different from that…

Free journaling about experience: (1-2paragraphs) My last week of practicum was truly an amazing experience. I am amazed at the teamwork that goes into caring for these newborns. Many of these cases are complex and demanding, however, Seattle Children’s employee work together to ensure that these children receive the best care. In addition, I am thankful for all the employees that welcomed me into this unit. It truly has been an awesome educational experience. My preceptor, the managers of the…