Emergency medicine

and that I can picture myself having a career in a hospital. Shadowing was another great experience that solidified my decision of choosing the medical field and directed me to the specialty I want to work. After shadowing in the emergency room, I knew emergency medicine was for me because of the fast-pace environment and the opportunity to treat so many patients in a short amount of time. The last experience I had in determining that the medical field was for me was becoming a…

Medical physics is a branch of physics relating to medicine, and it allows physicians utilize treatments such as defibrillation or procedures such as endoscopy. Another important factor physical science has to medicine is in the MCAT. The test is broken down into 4 components, and one of them is Chemical & Physical Foundation of Biological Systems. Subjects can vary from Stoichiometry…

receive/administer accurate full doses of prescribed medications due to history of shortages and/or limited health care. Spiritual powers and religious practices and beliefs shape how many cultures supplement their medical care. Complementary alternative medicines are used in many countries in place of western medical care. There are many factors that go into health care regarding cultural practices and…

When one thinks of medicine they automatically think of Tylenol, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and so forth. In America, today’s medicine consists of what used to be referred to as allopathic medicine. However, it has not always existed; in fact, herbal remedies have been recorded further back in history as the main form of health and well-being. Once allopathic medicine came in the picture people pushed natural medicine off of the agenda. Countries such as Europe and Asia, with greater…

bladder. • Kidney stones. • An intestinal complication. • Muscle or skeletal problems. It is important to get help right away for pelvic pain, especially if it is severe, sharp, or sudden or unusual pain. Some type of pelvic pain can be an emergency. HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS Pay attention to any changes in your symptoms. Take these actions to help with your pain: • Take over-the-counter and…

encouraged to put themselves goals to change the lifestyle. Coronary heart disease cannot be cured however there is treatment available to control the indications and decrease the possibility of more difficulties. A mixture of lifestyle changes, medicine, and surgery can control the heart disease efficiently. There are different treatments for CHD. Changing a lifestyle is one of them, an example would be afterwards a heart attack an individual to quit smoking as it lessens a chance of episode…

lot. I was overwhelmed with excitement as I rushed through the hallway to make it to huddle. Not even a snowstorm the size of Texas, trapping us all at work for days, could dampen my mood that morning. It was only my second week on the job in the emergency room when not even a half hour into my shift I witnessed my first cardiac arrest. I remember the charge nurse and medical staff moving at a fast pace as they worked meticulously to prep a room for the patient’s arrival. The stretcher came…

Does your health care institution have a Bioterrorism Readiness Plan? The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics does have a plan of action for any threats, including bioterrorism. If so, please share some information about the plan? If not, discuss what would be specific details that would be included in a plan of action for your health care institution? External resources, such as law enforcement, public health, FBI, and CDC would all be contacted. Within the hospital,…

How has the medical profession attempted to control or limit these providers? Which type(s) of providers have been accepted? What do you see as the future for CAM providers? CAM or integrative medicine defined as complementary and alternative medicine, which is a range of treatments usually offered outside of the medical profession. CAM providers include faith healer, chiropractors, acupuncturists, folk healers, etc. The relationship between CAM providers and the medical…

the realisation that there has been no single defining factor fuelling my desire for a career in medicine. Rather, my ambition has gradually become more and more cemented with each insight into the medical profession. These experiences have taught me many valuable lessons: the need to remain calm and logical in stressful situations, the importance of palliative care and the ever-evolving nature of medicine, and the ethical challenges of alternative yet controversial treatment. Organising a…