Urine

Urine scalding occurs when patients who are recumbent or suffer from incontinence, are left to lie in their own urine or faeces. When this happens the development of decubital ulcers appears or in the case of urine a scald (dermatitis) appears. Nurses can help prevent it by providing clean bedding daily or bedding that wicks away moisture, by providing plenty of opportunities to urinate and defecate outdoors, keeping the patient clean and free of urine or faeces on the coat/hair, the coat/hair…

Fundamentals of Biochemistry in the Biotech Industry Maple Syrup Urine Disease: A Sweet Scented Killer Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) is a rare, potentially deadly disorder where the body cannot break down the three branched- chained amino acids (BCCA): leucine, isoleucine and valine. These amino acids are used to build proteins and when they are not being used they can be broken down and recycled in the cell. The complex that breaks these amino acids down is called BCKD (branched-chain…

Urine marking in dog. A dog urine on object, usually vertical, is a normal, instinctive social behavior. Dog mark their territory by urinating on certain object within their territory. The gods scent mark by urinating small amounts on vertical surfaces, usually while raising a leg. Both female and Male dog can urine mark Dogs who urine mark might do so in a number of situation, including while on walks, when their own homes and yards, and during visits to other locations. A dog must be at least…

Maple Syrup Urine Disease Hannah Gentry , 13SK , 8/21/2014 Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare genetic disorder where an aminoacidopathy secondary to an enzyme defect in the catabolic pathway of the branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex, which are required in order to metabolize certain amino acids in the human body. In other words, it is a metabolism disorder, where the infant is unable to break down the amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Build up of these…

and Genomics Maple Syrup Urine Disease Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), first characterized by John Menkes in 1954, is an inborn error of metabolism involving the catabolic pathway of the branched‐chain amino acids, where there is difficulty in breaking down certain parts of the protein (leucine, isoleucine, and valine). This leads to a buildup of chemicals in the blood and the build up of ketoacids, which give rise to the ‘maple syrup’ or burnt sugar smell in the urine of the people with this…

collected by inserting a needle into a blood vessel. Urine. This is collected in sterile containers over a 24-hour period. The choice of sample often depends upon what your health care provider is looking for. How do I collect samples at home? Your health care provider may have you collect urine samples at home over a 24-hour period. You will be given the instructions and the supplies you will need to collect your urine. When collecting urine at home, make sure that you: Discard the first sample…

producing a very small volume of urine, despite the fact that she has not urinated since the morning. It is discovered that she has only had one donut and two cups of coffee all day. The patient’s urine is an orange/ yellow colour and is very dark, however there is no odor exhibited from the urine, it also has a pH of 6.0. The patient’s urine has no glucose, protein, ketones, bilirubin, or nitrite. There is also no evidence of blood cells in the urine. The patient’s urine seems to be completely…

an infection that has spread to the blood (sepsis) from the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), the bladder, and the tube that passes urine out of the body (urethra). These organs make, store, and pass urine from the body. Urosepsis is a severe illness that can be life-threatening if it is not treated immediately. CAUSES The cause of this condition is a bacterial infection that starts in your urinary tract and…

Five hormones regulate tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion. Angiotensin II has three main methods affecting on renal physiology. First, it decreases GFR by causing vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles. Second, it enhances reabsorption of Na+, CL-, and water in the proximal convoluted tubule by stimulating the activity of Na+/H+ antiporters. Last, it stimulates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone, a hormone that in turn stimulates principal cells in the collecting ducts to…

appears as puffiness in the feet, legs, and ankles. The swelling is usually absent in the morning, but gradually worsens as she walks around during the day. Her urine is very light yellow and bright in colour, it also appears to be chunky and cloudy. There is no odour in the urine and it has a pH of 6.5-7.0, meaning it is acidic. The urine has no glucose, or yeast present in it, as well as no nitrite, bilirubin or blood. However, it does contain a trace of protein, and a large amount of ketones.…