Stethoscope

Medical Assistants have essential roles in physician offices, working directly with patients and doctors; they must provide clinical care to patients and fulfill administrative duties in the office. To pursue a career as a Medical Assistant a person will need to be flexible, versatile, responsible, sensible, disciplined, and knowledgeable and show empathy and compassion. Many people choose their career path in the healthcare industry for numerous of reasons whether it be financial stability,…

grader, diagnosing diseases, treating symptoms, and performing surgeries in the comfort of my lab coat were the recurring images in my mind. I desire to make an impact in the industry of medicine to help children conquer illnesses. I received a stethoscope for winning a writing contest which, to me, symbolized my future achievements and proficiency as a pediatric surgeon. This significant event instilled a confidence in me which has been a catalyst for my career in medicine. My vision for my…

Industrial revolution is the change to manufacturing procedures. It took place from 18th century to 19th century. It started in Great Britain then extended to Western Europe and North America within a few years. Today I will talk about the industrial revolution and its effect on each of the cheap factors. The Industrial Revolution excelled a main revolving point in Earth’s ecosystem and humans’ connection with their environment. The Industrial Revolution intensely affected each characteristic of…

A Comparative Study of Body Composition and Blood Pressure between Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff of Dibrugarh University Dr. Mantu Baro, Associate Professor Centre for studies in Physical Education and Sports Dibrugarh University, Assam Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the differences of body composition and blood pressure between the teaching and non-teaching male staff of the Dibrugarh University. The data pertaining to the study was collected from 30 teaching…

and patients’ rights. Duties are kind of like a physician’s assistant but without the desk area or clerical duties. Tools The tools used in this field can be many different ones including a blood pressure cuff used to check blood pressure, a stethoscope used to listen to the lung sounds and heart, a pulse oximeter used to measure the patient’s o2 saturation in the blood. Scheduling, accounting and Microsoft office programs will also be used in the job position while doing office work and…

As a serious, self-starter student, I hope to join NYC Ladders for Leaders and be involved in a challenging yet rewarding medical internship this summer. From mastering the stethoscope in my pediatrician’s office at age five to scoring a lab-coat on my 7th birthday to assisting an ultrasound technician with my mother’s sonograms at age nine, I have always been passionate about medicine. My fierce drive to understand and help others as well as my enthusiasm for science and human rights has led to…

Introduction: Blood pressure is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and is the pressure of the circulating blood being exerted upon the arterial walls of the blood vessels. Blood pressure is determined by ones cardiac output, blood volume, and peripheral resistance. Blood pressure is expressed by a systolic pressure and diastolic pressure and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Systolic pressure is the maximum pressure during ventricular contraction of the left ventricle while…

Wrapping a stethoscope around my neck and setting the contents of a plastic medical kit on the table, my “office” would open for service every morning. I would imitate Dr. Espinoza and her clinical routine in my room while interacting with toys, dolls and younger family members -my regular patients. Today’s schedule: Lulu has a cold, Samantha has the flu and cousin Lupita got hurt while playing outside. When no one else could play, Papi would take a seat in the waiting room for a wellness…

My mother would say that my dream to become a doctor all started because she forgot to leave out Ritz Crackers for me. I was 3 years old, my brother 4 and about to start Kindergarten. We lived in Corona, an overcrowded immigrant neighborhood in Northern Queens, and the local school had no space available for my brother. So my mother was sent to Fresh Meadows, a neighborhood 30 minutes away on public bus, to try to find an open seat for my brother. It was easier to handle one toddler over two on…

The Heart Every human to ever exist carries a hard working pump inside their chest. The pump is called a heart, and the heart’s main function is to deliver a supply of blood through blood vessels throughout the human body. According to research, the heart is a muscle that repeats the same pumping action during the whole lifespan of an individual and is about the size of ones fist. The heart is made up of several elements like the aorta and the mitral valves, along with other vital parts.…