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consists of distensible arteries that end with resistance vessels, whose distributed elastic properties allow the generation of a pressure wave that travels along the artery1. The propagation of a pressure wave is inversely related to the distensibility of the artery1. In younger subjects, peripheral arteries are stiffer than central arteries1,2. In stiffer vessels, pressure waves are reflected, creating retrograde waves1. Retrograde waves are also generated at the peripheral…

Setting: • Aerosolized Pentamidine is required to be given in a setting where nebulized particulate can be filtered. Portable systems such as the Demistifier Airlifter Tent may be used in the absence of a negative pressure rooms. However, if the patient has tuberculosis, a negative pressure room is required. Demistifier Airlifter…

occlusion studies (2). There has been some indication that using a lower sub-systolic pressure cuff during exercise can more accurately represent the ventilatory response (4 & 6). A recent study by Keller-Ross et al. (5) investigated the ventilatory response using lower extremity sub-systolic venous occlusion during exercise (Figure 1). The authors had participants cycle at 30% VO2 max with bilateral pressure tourniquets attached to their…

serious. It affects the skin, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. The cause of scleroderma is unknown and there is no cure for this disease at this time. Someone that has this chronic illness will be likely to experience high vital signs. Their blood pressure will rise due to the blood vessels stiffening, which will result in their pulse rising. Their respiration will rise due to their lungs…

Drug Profile The generic name is Amiloride, and the trade name in New Zealand is Amizide [1]. The Drug class of Amiloride is potassium-sparing diuretics, it is a medication that increases urination without losing potassium [2]. The formulation of Amiloride is 10 tablets of 5mg Amiloride with 20ml of glycerol, then adding 0.1% Parabens, finishing with water makeup to 50ml in total. The final product containing 1mg Amiloride per ml [3]. Amiloride is indicated as adjunctive treatment with thiazide…

Things I have done to make my community a better place is help and influence the younger generation. If I can positively influence the young generation I will influence the future. I want my younger brothers and younger cousins and friends to see me as a role model. I want them to know you get rewarded in life by doing great things. The problem with the young generation is that they can easily get influenced to make bad decisions. The younger generation looks up to someone to follow and they…

When Would You Administer Mannitol? Mannitol is a diuretic. It has many uses. It is most commonly used to increase urine production and flush the kidneys. It can, also, be used to decrease swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain. Another use is the elimination of toxic substances, such as aspirin, barbituates, bromides, and carbon monoxide from the body. First, mannitol can perform all of these functions because it is a diuretic. This means that the addition of it to…

essential nutrients that help the body function properly (healthline.com). The constant pressure from the heart and valves ensure that the veins carry blood to the heart while the arteries transports blood away from the heart. Healthy arteries are flexible and resilient, their inner lining is smooth so that blood flows efficiently. Hypertension causes severe damage to the arteries and heart. High blood pressure causes the force of the blood to be too high, therefore, causing tears in the artery…

by high pressure inside the eye. The pressure in the eye is raised because fluid (aqueous humor) within the eye cannot get out through the normal drainage system. The increased pressure can cause damage to the nerves of the eye. This can result in loss of vision. It is important to diagnose glaucoma early before damage occurs. Early treatment can often prevent vision loss. There are two main types of glaucoma: • Open-angle glaucoma. This is a chronic condition that causes the pressure inside…

the website http://www.alcula.com/calculators/statistics/linear-regression/ is used to calculate the linear regression equation and a graph of the line. The following pairs of data are used as comparison. BMI vs. FI, BMI vs. resting Systolic Blood Pressure, BMI vs. resting Diastolic BP, FI vs. resting Systolic BP, and FI…