Hyperthermia

of: euphoria, increased alertness, paranoia, decreased appetite and increased physical activity. Other central nervous system effects include irritability, extreme nervousness, insomnia, confusion, tremors, anxiety, aggression, incessant talking, hyperthermia, and convulsions. Long-term effects caused by meth use include kidney and lung disorders, brain damage, liver damage, blood clots, chronic depression, hallucinations, violent and aggressive behavior, malnutrition, disturbed personality…

“During World War II a number German physicians conducted painful and often deadly experiments on thousands of concentration camp prisoners” (Haaretz). Some “experiments had legitimate scientific purposes, though the methods that were used violated the canons of medical ethics” (medical experiments of the holocaust). “The medical experiments were carried out to advance German medicine” (medical experiments of the holocaust). Other “medical experiments were racial in nature designed to advance…

death by impairing the body’s ability to adjust its temperature or by inducing direct or indirect health problems. "Loss of internal temperature control can result in a cascade of illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and hyperthermia in the presence of extreme heat, and hypothermia…

Between 1962 and 1965 an epidemic of German measles invaded the United States. The effects of the measles causes deformities within the children. (Gold 15) The defects of the babies who were affected by the measles was partial motivation for the Pro-Abortion movement in the late 60’s and early 70’s. On January 23, 1973 the United States supreme court ruled that women have the constitutional right to abort a pregnancy. This constitutional right struck down laws in 31 states and required 18…

Due to the fact he has had general anaesthesia in the past with no issues and that there is no noted family issues with anaesthetics in the past, we are able to rule out any risk of Malignant Hyperthermia associated with the upcoming anaesthetic plan. Physical examination of his mouth-opening and neck movement and a Malampatti score of 3, we are able to record the view that there is an element of easy airway bearing in mind he presents with a…

Case Study #1 Spina Bifida Q1. What is the main pathology for this disease? Who primarily gets it and why? Spina bifida is considered a neural tubal defect (NTD) that affects the spine. (1) The neural tube is formed in the very early stages of pregnancy, specifically beginning in the third week.(2) The process of neural tubal closure is very complex and it can be disrupted.(2) When the backbone fails to form or close completely, spina bifida is the result.(1) This lack of closure can…

According to the scenario, Mr. Smith was admitted into the hospital due to fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. During the emergency room visit, an assessment was performed on the patient to collect information. According to Dr. Carol Taylor’s Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Center Nursing Care: 8th Edition, an assessment is done to collect, “all pertinent patient information… to develop a comprehensive and effective plan of care” (Taylor…

Performance-enhancing substances Performance-enhancing substances is one of the most important concerns for athletes till this day. These substances are outlawed in every league, but athletes still find a way to cheat and continue to find ways to get an edge over their competitors. These substances are used to improve performances of athletes and gives them an advantage. When taking these drugs it affects your body in many ways as growth of muscles but doesn’t change the fact that is is still…

concluded that those 65 and over and 22-64 where 7 degrees lower than normal. “Older is colder” EVALUATION Value: Author credentials where given. The article was cited by one pubmed control article: Feeling too hot or cold after breast cancer.[int. J Hyperthermia 2010] Frequently viewed in Medgen. Authors credentials: Department of nursing, college of medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. This adds value to my research as it show the difference in the results such as the 65’s and older…

Performance enhancing drugs in sports present a very real problem. Recently, sports media covered the story of the University of Florida quarterback, Will Grier. He was suspended an entire calendar year from NCAA football for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs (Aschoff 1). Performance enhancing drugs are often a subject that is surrounded by questions that no one ever answers outside of the leagues in which these substances are banned (i.e. NCAA, NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, etc). This…