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    This process is also known as hypertonic saline or salt poisoning. In this procedure the doctor sticks a long needle through the mother 's abdomen. Then he or she proceeds to take 50 to 250 mL of aminofluid out of the womb and replace it with a solution of concentrated salt. (Abortion 1) The fetus…

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    Acidosis And Homeostasis

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    the body to work in a anaerobic state, this in return produces lactic acid. The lactic acid itself can cause a significant drop in pH level, but then think about the amount of crystalloid solutions we use for replenishment of blood volume. Normal Saline carriers a pH level of 5.5, which is extremely lower than what our bodies pH must maintain to sustain homeostasis. It also contains a high chloride content, which places the body in a state we call hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. This just…

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    War is something that can destroy humans’ mind, especially for the teenagers. War can be the worst enemy for young generation. No one can feel the pain, and experience the real difficulties that war can give, until they will not go through of it. The emotions that teenagers are feeling go thought their entire life. The war causes pain, depression and aggression among them. War can impact teenagers’ psychology, as it impacted on the characters of a book “Separate Peace.” One of the…

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    Inquiry Statement Methamphetamine or METH is a highly addictive psychostimulant that has neurodegenerative effects on the human brain (Krasnova & Cadet 2009)(Krasnova and Cadet, 2009). METH abuse in Hawaii is one of the highest in the nation (http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2002/Oct/12/ln/ln02a.html). METH is also commonly used by HIV-infected individuals(Cadet & Krasnova 2007). Drug use in the presence of HIV-infection increases the severity of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder…

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    intensity of some technologies raises concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and the usefulness of these technologies for climate change adaptation. (Park, Seok-Min, Kwang-Seok) Concerns also remain about the technologies’ environmental impacts, such as saline waste concentrate management and disposal and the effect of surface water intake facilities on aquatic organisms. (Carter)Construction of desalination facilities, like many other types of projects, often requires a significant number of…

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    Rhabdomyolysis Case Study

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    and bruising to both thighs. His extremities were cold and sweaty, his blood pressure was 90/60mmHg and his pulse rate was 130beats/min. The paramedics had also reported a litre of blood had been lost at the scene. In order to rectify this, 3L of saline was administered. The patient was then catheterized as he was unable to pass urine. 36 hours later his blood pressure had increased to 130/85mmHg, his pulse had returned to normal sinus rhythm and his urine output remained low and discoloured. A…

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    This article states dehydration is a particular risk to the elderly and their cognitive functions. It is said 85% of elderly over the age of 85 consume less than a liter of water a day when the recommendation is 1500ml a day. Dehydration is identified with common diseases and the deterioration of age. This poses a serious risk for individuals with delirium, seizures, kidney stones and infections. The article states, total body water decrease with ages, from 60% to 52% in men and 52% to 46% in…

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    Abstract The investigation was conducted see the effects of salinity on pant life more closely, with series of plants watered with different percentages of salt water. To determine how different salinity levels effect the plants growth, and also observe the other effects, if any, that may occur to the plant. The experiment was set up and each plant was watered with different levels of salinity, and measurements of the height and number of leaves was taken twice a week. The results concluded that…

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    The patients vital sign, oxygen saturation, urine output should be closely monitored. After taking the history a quick and through physical examination should be performed. IV access in one or both unaffected limb should be established. Isotonic saline should be initiated as fluid resuscitation if there is any evidence of hemodynamic instability. If it’s possible the snake should be identified. The required investigation should be done and features of systemic or local envenoming…

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    During a vacuum aspiration a vacuum like tube is placed into the cervix, which sucks and dismembers the developing child into a jar. The second most common is a saline injection. This injects a poisonous fluid that surrounds the baby. It poisons the baby by burning the baby's skin away, and then by swallowing it. The process of a Saline injection could take anywhere up to an hour to a couple of hours. Even through these cruel conditions there are rare cases where the fetus manages to survive.…

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