Lung transplantation

Should Selling Human Organs be Legalized? These passages present the discussion about arguments concerning the sale of human organs. This is an important debate for patients in need of an organ transplant since it could mean the difference between life and death. The two positions argue whether or not the sale of human organs should be legalized. Both viewpoints have valid claims warranting consideration; for example, evidence indicates that poor donors would be exploited if the sale of human…

Introduction: Since it's first introduction on the black market in the early 1980s, organ harvesting has become a global epidemic, with New Internationalist Magazine calling it the "new form of human trafficking." Organ harvesting is being marketed to those living in poverty and third world conditions as a quick cash solution, while those who are truly profiting from the exchange are "organ brokers" and the recipients from rich countries. In a new form of global classism, the rich are…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) – the most common form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia – is a chronic, progressive fibrotic lung disease that affects older adults. IPF is characterized by a continuing decline in lung function, poor survival, and limited therapeutic options. The invasive proliferation of fibrous tissue and scarring of the interstitium lead to a decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) (Richeldi et al. 2014). IPF has a poor prognosis; the median survival for the disease is…

Once the diagnosis of ESRD has returned positive, the patient must choose a procedure to battle their disease. The three main procedures for this stage of the disease are renal transplantation, hemodialysis (HD), and peritoneal dialysis (PM) (LaRocco, 2011). Thanks to technological advances in ESRD treatment, patients now have multiple options when considering a procedure to battle their disease; these technologies all come with pros…

In today 's society, it is better to be ethical than a savior to someone. It has deemed that one should be concerned about their convalescence and ignore solutions that could put an end to many deaths around the world. The epitome of organ donations is to provide organs to those who are in need to spare the life of another compatriot. However, the ratio of organ donation provided verse organs that have given to required patients has always been vastly disproportionate. Organ selling which is at…

loved ones’ organs (Wilkinson 2011). The United States has already developed a way to aid those who need organs receive a healthy one through a process called organ donation. Organ donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into a person with the damaged organs and tissues, without giving the donor compensation. There are different kinds of organs that can be donated…

Introduction Imagine, being in the ICU, still fighting for those last moments of life. This is the position of hundreds of people in need of an organ transplant every single day. How would it feel to know that millions of people out there are capable of saving lives, but no one’s stepping up? As many as 18 people die every day waiting for an organ. For many that might not seem like a lot but at this rate, that is almost 6500 deaths each year. But there is a better, effective, and more efficient…

more donors from their race/ethnic background than the chances of getting an organ from their race/ethnic background is greater, because compatible blood types are critical for donor and recipients. A larger diversity of donors could increase transplantation for all people. So all you have to do is when you go to renew your license tell them that you would like to be an organ donor. When you get your license or ID it will have a little heart on it showing that you are an organ donor. So as…

reactive to light. Extraocular muscles intact. Sclera anicteric without injection. Oropharynx without any lesions. Mucous membranes moist. Neck: Supple. No JVP. Trachea midline. Lymph Node: No cervical or supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. Lungs: Clear to auscultation 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…

Over the past decade, the idea of euthanasia has become increasingly prevalent in modern medicine. There are many instances where a patient will contract an incurable disease or fall into an irreversible coma. In these cases, some may consider euthanasia if it is available. Many people disagree on the necessity of euthanasia. The common belief by many is that euthanasia should be legalized. They believe that in many cases where a patient is suffering from a terminal illness, they deserve the…