Pleural cavity

Structure of the respiratory system The breathing cycle starts at by coming in by the nasal cavity is a space in the nose and also known as inspiration, it has hairs and mucus membrane. The function is to filter warm and moisten the air entering the body before it reaches the lungs. The mouth leads to the Pharynx. The Pharynx is also known as…

including mesothelioma (Roberts, Patsios, Paul, Deperrot, Teel, Bayanati, & Johnston, 2013). Mesothelioma is diagnosed when a person has malignancies within their mesothelial membranes. A membrane of cells known as the mesothelium surrounds the cavities within the body encompassing the chest, abdomen, and heart. Theses cells allow for organs to function properly and sustain life. Mesothelium allows for constant movement of organs such as the lungs and heart. Mesothelial cells act as a…

documented in patients with blunt trauma.[] [] Indeed, with the electrocardiogram and CK-MB as screening tests, the detection of myocardial contusion has increased from the detection of myocardial contusion has increased from 7 to 17 percent in patients with blunt chest trauma. However, false-positive elevations of the CK-MB isoenzyme can also be seen if the total CK is greater than 20,000 unites; this can occur after massive body injury.[][] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Categorization of…

The human body is unarguably impressive. From microscopic cells working in unison, to large life-providing organs that function involuntary, the anatomy is awe-inspiring. Every aspect has a purpose, and consequently the design of the tissue or organ system is the result of form following function. As a result, when an anatomical aspect deviates from its intended shape or composition, the effect can prove detrimental. This occurrence is especially caustic in regards to the respiratory system,…

Assignment 4 Prefix means to fix before or to fix to the beginning of a word. Prefixes are united with or placed at the beginning of words to alter or modify their meanings or to create entirely new words. A root word or word element from which other words are formed. It is the foundation of the word. The root conveys the central meaning of the word and forms the base to which prefixes and suffixes are attached for word modification. A combining form is a world root to which a vowel has been…

From a global perspective, cardiovascular disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in most populations 1. In the UK, CVD produces tremendous strain on the NHS and has compelling consequences upon patients, resources and the economic status of health services. Whilst Cancer has recently overtaken cardiovascular disease in leading causes of death in the UK, CVD has not been trailing in terms of mortality, with 28% of deaths in men and 26% in women according to the British Heart…

fracture. A flail chest results when three or more ribs are fractured at two or more sites or when the ribs become disarticulated from their cartilage attachments with the sternum. The flail moves outward on exhalation which create an increase in pleural pressure and inward on inhalation. This abnormal movement is called paradoxical chest movement. Bony fragments from a fractured rib may lacerate the lung and cause a pneumothorax or hemothorax. Gas exchange, coughing, and clearance of secretions…

1 Hypothalamus – a small region of the brain that is a major link between the nervous and endocrine system. The hypothalamus controls the autonomic nervous system and regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, fear, rage, and sexual behavior. The hypothalamus control feeling such as pain, stress, and emotional experiences. (1) 2 Pituitary gland – the “master endocrine gland” because it secretes many hormones that control other endocrine glands. It is a “pea-shaped structure that attaches to…

The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate the ability of a nurse to provide safe and individualised nursing care to Margaret Evans as per the given fictional clinical scenario. She was 45 years old, a single mother and had been working hard to meet the needs of the family. She had a history of smoking. She presented symptoms of cold and cough for more than 72 hours. The symptoms became worse, as she struggled to breathe and was unable to stand on her feet. Therefore, she was rushed to the…

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of feline cardiomyopathies. This disease affects the cardiovascular system. The heart has many important anatomical features. One of these being the ventricle of the heart. The ventricle of the heart is the main heart muscle that pumps blood. When HCM occurs the left ventricle within the heart thickens. When the thickening of the ventricle occurs there will be a decreased ventricular chamber volume, and abnormal ventricular relaxation.…