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Tinetti Balance Test. This test is a standardized evaluation of mobility and stability which takes 8 to 10 minutes to complete.2 Balance is assessed in sitting, arising, immediate and prolonged standing, and turning reflecting body control and strength. In gait testing, stance, trunk stability, and path deviations are observed. Step length, swing and clearance on each foot are compared for continuity and symmetry. A score of 18/28 or less indicates a patient is at high risk, score of 19-23 out…

the equipment was functional, however, this data was not recorded. Heart rate was also measured continuously from the QRS complex using electrocardiography (ECG) and spot electrodes placed on the right and left clavicle and lower left rib. Blood pressure (BP) was also continuously measured, this time from the left index finger using a Portapres Model-2? (Finapres Medical Systems, Amsterdam, the Netherlands). The data was continuously sampled at 200 Hz? using an analogue-digital converter…

practitioner is to ensure that the A. line is not entangled in other intravenous lines or monitoring equipment- This would decrease the chance of displacing the A. line. If a line is suspected to have tissued, it’s immediate removal is required and pressure is to be applied for a minimum of five minutes; once completed a re-evaluation of the patient is required to establish hemostasis. (Wake County EMS System STANDARDS and PRACTICE 2013,…

The first round of research indicated that it could lower blood pressure, even when the patient had a sodium intake of 3300 mg/day, also the research showed it decreased the use of first line blood pressure medications. Numerous studies have revealed the diet reduces the risk of stroke, some kind of cancer, heart disease, kidney stones, heart failure, diabetes, and many other diseases…

uncontrolled hypertension (High Blood Pressure Fact Sheet), increases the level of services, treatments, and procedures provided and places a large financial burden on the healthcare system. The clinical grade wearable has the potential to lessen the severity of the diagnosis. Patients may be more compliant with a treatment plan that includes monitoring if they can wear the small, noninvasive device in lieu of taking time out to manually check their blood pressure on a regular basis. The more…

can be grouped here. Head injury is mostly significant because it has serious complications. For example, head injury is one of the causes of hydrocephalus (Kim, 2011). In head injury, one may suffer hematoma which leads to increased intracranial pressure. Cerebral edema is a swelling of the brain because of the presence of excessive fluid. The mechanism of action of cerebral edema is breakage of blood brain barrier. The damage allows the fluid to accumulate in the extracellular space of the…

Approximately 40% of adults living in the United States have hypertension. Almost half of these adults that have hypertension have unmanaged blood pressure. Hypertension has been termed the “silent killer” because a person may be unaware their blood pressure is elevated. Health care is shifting to place an emphasis on providing education to have a healthier community, as well as primary prevention in efforts to decrease hospital admissions due to hypertensive crisis or further complications…

Coronary risk factors and risk of diabetic cardiovascular complications: Diabetes usually occurs among elderly as part of metabolic syndrome, which includes abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and all these factors can act to promote diabetic complications so aggressive treatment of diabetes and associated coronary risk factors is recommended to prevent diabetic complications (Fowler 2008) (Boyle 2007). The main cause of death in diabetic patients is cardiovascular complications…

Personal Statement What aspirations, experiences, or relationships have motivated you to pursue the study of medicine and the Joint Admission Medical Program? Please explain why or how. * (5000 characters) My interest in medicine sparked when I was an adolescent being cared for by my pediatrician, Dr. Gonzalez. As a kid, I consistently had shortness of breath and wheezing during sports competitions. As a result, Dr. Gonzalez diagnosed me with asthma and prescribed an inhaler and nebulizer to…

Strategies to prevent heart disease Heart disease is a devastating condition. It is known to be one of the leading causes of death across the world. There are some risk factors which make you more exposed to get a heart disease. Broadly, there are two types of risks: modifiable risk factors – the ones you can control such as diet, weight, lifestyle; and non-modifiable risk factors - ones you can’t control, like genetics. However, the good news is that your choices can control your heart health.…