Chronic toxicity

Ketamine is classified as a general anesthetic, and has conventionally been used as such since its FDA approval in 19701. It is a noncompetitive NMDA antagonist that blocks glutamate and produces a cataleptic state, or a state of trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness accompanied by rigidity of the body. It dissociates the limbic and thalamocortical systems, effectively dissociating the CNS from outside stimuli. Per the manufacturer’s package insert, it is to be dosed by…

Phantom sensations is a extraordinary phenomenon that most amputees with experience. One might assume that once their limb has been removed they will no longer feel pain for it, however, individuals who are amputees will suffer pain in places that no longer exist, thus why it's called phantom sensations. There are a couple popular theories to why this happens. The first being that once an amputation is performed all the nerve endings clump together, their clumping causes abnormal pain signals…

This semester I was once again enrolled in DA 401. Over the course of this semester, I have worked conscientiously to improve my dancing through a concentration on various technical components. I feel like I was already more successful at some of these components than others, so I decided to focus on some of the other components that were more vital to my dancing and that I needed the most improvement in. Of the many technical aspects of ballet technique, I chose to focus on four – strength,…

Herniated (slipped) disc is a disorder that affects the vertebrae. These discs that are affected ae responsible for absorbing shocks incurred due to daily activities such as walking and lifting. The slipped disc can therefore affect any part of the spine all the way from the back to the neck. When this occurs, there results in extra pressure on the nerves and muscles around the slippage. Symptoms of the disorder include pain and numbness on one side of the body, arms and legs with certain…

Fatigue Fatigue is a typical symptom of neurological diseases. Fatigue is also seen in diseases that affect the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems (Chaudhuri & Behan, 2004). Fatigue is a common experience of individuals suffering from chronic illnesses (Davis & Walsh, 2010). Fatigue is a common symptom in primary care with many causes ranging from benign to life threatening(Wright & O’Connor, 2014)…

recognized by the healthcare profession: acute, chronic and cancer-related pain. Each of these types of pain will be discussed below. Acute Pain Acute pain lasts for about six months and tends to reduce over time, in contrast to chronic pain, which can last beyond six months. Acute pain can occur after surgical procedure,…

Chronic pain is a major problem in the U.S. affecting 116 million adults81; more 46 than diabetes, cancer, and heart disease combined30. Recent estimates claim that 47 chronic pain affects 1.5 billion people worldwide, and these figures are steadily on the 48 rise81. As a result, chronic pain remains a pervasive medical problem consuming a vast 49 amount of health care resources. Treatments for chronic pain in the U.S. can cost up to 50 $635 billion dollars annually30 imposing a substantial…

Using Silver and Carbon in Wound Care Malodor, or odors that come from wounds, can be a challenge for both the patient and the care giver. The malodor can be quite unpleasant and may make the patient feel uncomfortable or embarrassed from it, causing them to isolate themselves and possibly delay much needed treatments. Delay of treatment can either prolong the healing process or make the wound worse. The odor usually comes from anaerobic bacteria that colonizes dead and dying tissues of wounds…

There are three different intentions of wound healing; primary, secondary, tertiary. Primary intention healing is usually surgical wounds that are sutured and well approximated. Secondary involves chronic wounds that the wound edges do not come together, require more time and energy to heal, usually pressure ulcer wounds. Tertiary intention healing is needed for the wound to be open for a period of time before it can be sutured, the wound left open to allow drainage and later closed. One of the…

The program we are evaluating is called the Inner Residence Program. Created after the events that took place during the attacks on September 11th, the program was put in place to help students and teachers that were impacted. Soon after, educators and mental health experts put together a social and emotional learning program to help these individuals. The program’s aim is to teach the teachers skills of mindfulness and resilience, to then bring into their own lives, and to teach these educators…