Sedatives

This paper is a summary of a randomized controlled trial conducted by Joo et al (2015) in which the combination of haloperidol and dexamethasone were used to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in high-risk patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery. It is understood using low dose haloperidol helps in the prevention of PONV. The study’s purpose was to identify an appropriate dose to use with dexamethasone for prevention of PONV. The study took place in a single…

The first chapter of Ender’s Game commences with two unknown individuals indulged in an enigmatic discussion, surrounding a boy and his two siblings. During the conversation between the unknown characters, they decide that the boy also known as Ender is the chosen one, the one they need to save the world from buggers. As the first chapter progresses, it informs the reader that Ender is a six-year-old boy with a monitor or device, that allows authorities to perceive the world as Ender does…

MRI magnet, so that person might need medicine to help you relax. The medicine that the doctor would use is called a sedative, and a sedative calms you down. That person might be able to have the test done with open MRI equipment. It is not as closed off as a normal MRI machine. The person may need to arrange for someone to drive you home after the test, if you are given a sedative to help you relax. For an MRI of the abdomen or pelvis, the person might be asked to not eat or drink for several…

According to the Mayo Clinic Staff (2016), “depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.” It is more than just being sad; it is a weakness that you cannot snap out of easily. The National Institute of Mental Health divided depression into three categories. These include major depression, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), and minor depression. Major depression has severe symptoms that interfere with your ability to work, sleep,…

excellent nightcap option. Milk contains tryptophan, you know, that magical amino acid in turkey that makes everyone nap after Thanksgiving dinner? By enjoying a glass of warm milk before bed you’ll increase your serotonin levels, thus triggering this sedative. Honey is a carb and will help the hormone transmit to your brain quicker. • Turkey. Now, you should avoid eating before bed because it can lead to heartburn. However, if you are feeling hungry there are a few foods that can help. A…

blood leaking from around the catheter when you pass urine. Your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen level will be monitored until the medicines you were given have worn off. Do not drive for 24 hours if you were given a sedative. You may have to wear compression stockings. These stockings help to prevent blood clots and reduce swelling in your legs. Summary Urethrotomy is a surgery to treat a section of the urethra that is too narrow (urethral stricture). This procedure…

What is nurture? The debate over nature vs nurture has been a philosophical issues within psychology for many years. Nature credits genetic factors for influencing who we are/become ,while nurture attributes the environmental components. Nurture entails our early childhood experiences, how we are raised, personal and social relationships, and culture (Cherry,2009). Nativists are those that believe all or most behaviors and characteristics are the result of genetics/predisposition. This is the…

Bone marrow aspiration and bone marrow biopsy are invasive procedures that involve the collection of the blood cell forming soft tissue. The bone marrow assists in forming bone cells, and is a spongy tissue that is found within the hollow areas in bones. Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration are performed for individuals with a variety of conditions. These are commonly done for people with ranges of anemia, suspected tumors that may have spread to this region, or blood disorders such as…

If you enjoy a glass of red or a cold beer at night, you’re not alone. According to a Zogby America study, almost 30% of American adults consume alcohol twice a week or more. What’s more, over a quarter of insomniacs regularly use alcohol to get to sleep. There’s a lot of conjecture over alcohol use and it’s effect on sleep, so this post will try and separate some of the fact from fiction. Moderate – Heavy Alcohol Use Drinking more than a few standard drinks before bedtime can severely disrupt…

Discussion There are many ideas about why we sleep, but the most common one (that people know) is to gain restoration. Essentially, all energy burned throughout a single day is restored when we sleep. Depleted during the day, rebuilt during the night. What’s important to note is that many genes found within the brain are only stimulated and active during sleep; more importantly, these genes are associated with restoration and metabolic pathways, so this idea makes sense. The most profound and…