Cyanosis

Haemophilus influenzae is a gram-negative, nonmotile, rod-shaped bacterium that is considered pleomorphic. There are six different identifiable strains of Haemophilus influenzae (type a-f). Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is the most common strain and is responsible for the most cases of serious infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010). Haemophilus influenzae type b is transmitted from person-to-person through respiratory droplets and direct contact with respiratory…

Introduction The starch factory stream is located in Proctor Park in Utica, NY. This stream eventually flows into the Mohawk River. It is located on the Mohawk River watershed. The Mohawk River Watershed contains “4,086 miles of fresh water rivers and streams.” (McGivern 1). A water shed is the section of land in which run off “drains” into a “common outlet” (Lattuca 123 and Raven et.al. 66). The Environmental lab students conducted this study to answer few questions like: is the water less…

Physical Examinations: The process of physical examination is varying due to severity of the disease. At the very onset, normal examination of physical health is taken by a physician. It is focused on the prolonged expiration. Hyperinflation may occur with relevance due to the severity of disease and increase airway obstruction. Other features of a severe disease include increased anterior posterior diameter of the chest and a depressed diaphragm with limited movement based on chest percussion.…

syncope, lethargy, and inability to exercise due to the intolerance of the stress and prolonged recovery time (para. 1). There are many other symptoms related to Eisenmenger Syndrome but are due to the multisystem complications associated with cyanosis and the uncorrected congenital heart disease. These symptoms are related to heart failure, erythrocytosis, bleeding complications, vasodilation, cholelithiasis, and nephrolithiasis (El Chami, 2014, para. 3 -7).…

Background Progeria is an extremely rare form of dwarfism, affecting a mere 200-250 children worldwide at a time (Gordon, 2013).Classically known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, HGPS is a disease that causes the body to "prematurely age". Manifestations of this disease affects the skin, musculoskeletal system, and vasculature. The term progeria is derived from the Greek word geras, meaning "old age" (Shah, 2015). Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson first described this syndrome in 1886, and…

Identify features of physician's examination consistent with his admitting diagnosis. Describe the pathophysiology that might be responsible for each physical finding. Cyanosis in the extremities 1. Causes for this is lack of oxygen caused by emphysema. 2. Lack of oxygen can cause blue skin due to poor circulation. 3. If Mr. Hayato's skin is blue this means there is something going wrong with his respiratory system because…

2-year-old Kyle has been diagnosed with whopping cough, also known as Pertussis. The American Thoracic Society (2015) defines Pertussis as a very contagious respiratory infection, caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. The bacterium causes infection of the lungs and airways and is transmitted through close personal contact, sneezing and coughing. The main symptom, a cough which then progresses to intense bouts of coughing. These bouts can be followed by vomiting, choking or a sharp…

Signs & Symptoms of Cardiac Arrest Following are some of the presenting signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary arrest: • Patient is unconscious • No breathing sound can be heard • Air exchange from mouth or nose can’t be felt • No chest movements • Cyanosis (blue color) of skin, lips, tong & nail-beds • Absence of carotid or femoral pulses • Absence of heart sounds Chain of survival is a five-step process for providing treatment to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Victims of sudden cardiac…

inhaling food, vomitus, or liquid. This may lead to a bacterial infection. Risk factors include sedation, coma, intoxication, poor gag reflex, dysphagia, and age, particularly in older adults. Visual signals of aspiration pneumonia include chest pain, cyanosis, crackling in the lungs, decreased oxygen, tachycardia, cough with sputum and decreased awareness. Diagnostic exams and test include arterial blood gas, blood culture, bronchoscopy, chest x-ray or a CT-scan. Treatment includes antibiotics…

bilaterally. No wheezes, rales, or rhonchi. Symmetric chest expansion. Breathing nonlabored. Heart: Regular rate and rhythm with normal S1, S2. Abdomen: Soft, nontender and nondistended. Normoactive bowel sounds. Extremities: No clubbing, cyanosis, or edema. Right arm is notable for a fistula with a palpable thrill. Skin: No obvious rashes. Neurologic: Alert and oriented. No gross focal neurologic deficits. Psychiatric: Normal mood and affect. Imaging: CT scan of the chest…