Mucous membrane

If any one of these fluids come in contact with a mucous membrane or get injected directly into the bloodstream, the transmission will then occur. Once introduced within the body, the HIV virus binds to the surface of the CD4 cell. The HIV envelope and CD4 cell membrane will then fuse which allows HIV to enter the CD4 cell. Once it has entered the cell, the virus will release and use reverse transcriptase to…

unable to retain the extra sugar, which is dumped into the urine, thereby increasing urination and causing dehydration. (Katsilambros et al, 2012,para.10),states that clinical presentation of hypotension, tacychardia, poor skin turgor and dry mucous membrane are often found in patients with dehydration and hypovolemia. One of the symptoms of ketoacidosis is polyuria, which is an excessive amount of urination. With the loss of fluids there is potential loss of electrolytes. Mr Lawrence Secord…

Introduction Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are acute life-threatening skin diseases characterized by extensive epidermal sloughing at the dermoepidermal junction resulting from keratinocyte apoptosis. 1 Both TEN and SJS are rare, affecting approximately 1 or 2 persons per 1, 000,000 populations annually, and are considered medical emergencies, as they are potentially fatal. 2 The exact molecular pathogenesis of TEN and SJS are not fully understood. TEN…

Because RPCI is a cancer institute, the focus of much of the staff is on the physical well being of the patient. Social workers are permitted to ask questions regarding a patients trauma history as part of a psychosocial assessment, though it is not seen as a priority unless it appears to be affecting the treatment of the patients cancer. The time a social worker spends with a patient is limited and there is a great deal of information a social worker is required to gather from a patient…

odds to solve these mysteries and decrease poison use during this deadly time. Key Idea 1 The basic chloroform molecule consists of five atoms- on of carbon, one of hydrogen, and three of chlorine. Autopsies showed that chloroform left the mucous membranes of the stomach, mouth, and intestines reddened and inflamed. The poison chloroform was so toxic it visibly softened…

Coarctation of the Aorta Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital defect that can occur in infants. A congenital defect is present at birth and may or may not be discovered before delivery. Once discovered, management of the condition and treatment must begin immediately. Etiology Coarctation of the aorta presents as a narrowing of the aorta near the heart. Specifically, near where the ductus arteriosus joins the heart. Because this narrowing occurs distal to the vessels that supply blood…

mustard smell, even though some describe the smell as garlic, horseradish, or sulfur. Mustard Gas is a blistering agent, meaning the skin gets pus-filled blisters because of the redness and itching that it causes, in addition, mustard gas attacks mucous membranes which makes blisters form in the throat and nose. Victims experience physical symptoms mainly in the eyes, nose and respiratory tract, such as irritation in eyes, temporary blindness, runny nose, coughing, shortness of breath and sinus…

Synthesizing Acetylsalicylic Acid from Salicylic Acid Shultz, Joshua T. Chemistry 2210L Data Figure 1. Esterification of Salicylic Acid to Yield Acetylsalicylic Acid Figure 2. Acetyl Group Table 1. Reference Data, Experimental Volumes, Yields, and Melting Points Melting Point of Salicylic Acid 158° C Melting Point of Acetylsalicylic Acid 138° C - 140° C Initial Mass of Salicylic Acid 0.510 g Theoretical Yield of Acetylsalicylic Acid 0.665 g Experimental Yield of Acetylsalicylic Acid…

The most likely cause of Connie’s respiratory alkalosis revealed in her VBG results is that when a patient is hyperventilating i.e. asthma exacerbation which causes an increase in respiratory rate, which results in the blowing off of more carbon dioxide (Larkin & Zimmanck, 2015). This is revealed in Connie’s low reading of 38mmHg for her PvC02, and as CO2 decreases so does the H+ ions in the blood which results in the alkalosis (Larkin & Zimmanck, 2015). The nurse should encourage Connie to…

Secretory Immunoglobulin A or IgA is found in high levels in colostrum. Secretory IgA “guards against invading germs by forming a protective layer on the mucous membranes in your baby 's intestines, nose, and throat” (“How Breastfeeding”). A few days after the baby is born, the colostrum turns into mature breast milk that will start to come into the breasts. The difference between the two types of milk is very…