Throne of Blood

Vertebral Compression Fracture (Lumbar) Overview- The vertebral compression fracture occurs when the vertebrae fracture or collapse, not necessarily a result of an evident trauma. Vertebral fractures, the vertebral body are typically compressed in a wedge shape (more evident in lateral projection to the x-ray) due to the normal kyphosis of the thoracic region, which focuses the forces before. In the lumbar vertebral fractures, the vertebral body is generally flattened, sometimes rotated…

The nurse will then offer the patient etoposide (fluid that is colorless) in the form of a drip (also known as infusion), which is completed in the course of an hour. Next they will provide the patients with cisplatin, which is also in the form of a drip. Instead the duration of time is much longer. The nurses normally run drips within a pump. This provides the treatment over an arranged time. To protect the kidneys, the patient will have more fluids than normal, which is within the drips. The…

Since their introduction in 1988, proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have become one of the most prescribed drugs worldwide especially for the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). (1) Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) effectively suppress gastric acid production by inhibiting the function of H+/K+-ATPase in gastric parietal cells. (2) Also, the indications for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) have significantly increased, including GERD. These patients usually tend to be…

stage 2 kidney failure. She had an uncomplicated surgery. Post-operative she has developed an ileus, her kidney function was affected badly. Her oral intake is stopped, her protein went down, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) was started. TPN increased blood glucose level and her insulin dose was increased. She has been in the hospital since 17th of June. She is immobile more than…

Tuberous sclerosis (tuberous sclerosis complex TSC) is a genetic disorder that begins developing in the embryonic phase. Parents carrying the gene have a 50 percent chance of passing the condition on to offspring. Affected individuals carry only one gene inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. There are two known genes associated with TSC. When a copy of one of the two genes is altered, tumors and abnormal tissues grow through the body. Families with a history of TSC, whether parents are…

monitoring of his oxygen saturation will be necessary to assess the amount of fluid in his lungs. Due to his labored breathing an oxy mask will be applied as well as telemetry monitoring. Labs will be drawn immediately to identify and measure deficit blood gases and electrolyte imbalances. Other initial protocols that may be implemented would be to administer morphine, diuretics, vasodilators, and inotropes. Morphine is useful to reduce anxiety, labored breathing and reduce the heart’s pre…

infertility. Currently, one of the most popular treatments for fibroids is uterine artery embolization (UAE). This treatment involves using a catheter sent to the uterine arteries via the femoral artery and using tiny plastic particles to block the blood supply to the…

The front door opens with a swift motion, his voice loud and assertive echoing throughout the house. He always did this when he didn’t have the best day at work and wasn’t going to talk about it. “Hey sweetheart,” He said as he let himself fall into the couch, “I’m starving, is dinner ready yet?” He looked back at the kitchen door, and then proceeded to remove his leather gloves, stuffing them deep into his pockets. I look at the mirror that hung on the fridge, my makeup is caked and my hair…

WFH has various approaches towards clotting factor replacement therapy in hemophilia. Episodic treatment is the treatment given at the time of clinically evident bleeding. Primary prophylaxis is the regular continuous treatment initiated in the absence of documented bone changes in the joints, determined by physical examination and/or imaging studies, and started before the second clinically evident large joint bleed and age of three years. Secondary prophylaxis is the regular continuous…

The physicians evaluated the risk and benefits of using the blood transfusions and clearly understood the risks. If the outcome was death, without a transfusion the physicians by passed the normal protocol for evaluating the donor and the necessary lab tests that are required. The physicians generally practiced Western medicine and knew the risks associated with blood transfusions in Africa. As the practice of transfusions grew, so did the new development of other…