Post-Mortem Body Changes
Signs of Cadaveric Phenomena
These are biochemical and structural changes in tissues of a lifeless body, occurring passively due to environmental influences.
They have three different origins: chemical changes, abiotic phenomena, and putrefaction.
Chemical Changes in Cadaveric Tissues
Anoxia and progressive acidification of the internal environment with autolytic processes give rise to a series of signs of death.
Most significant are those due to changes in the internal environment’s reaction.
After death,
Read MoreIntravenous Drug Administration Methods
Intravenous Drug Administration
Intravenous (IV) therapy involves administering liquid substances directly into a vein using a needle or catheter. This method can be intermittent or continuous (IV drip).
Routes of Administration
- Drugs
- Blood transfusions
- Lethal injections
Drugs are often presented in powder form and reconstituted into solutions shortly before administration to prevent changes. Technicians can prepare and administer these solutions under the strict supervision of a healthcare professional.
Read MoreUnderstanding Medical Terminology and Concepts
Needle /ni:dl/ – a very thin pointed steel tube at the end of a syringe, which is pushed into your skin to put a drug or medicine into your body and to take out blood.
Syringe – it consists of a hollow plastic tube and a needle.
Viscous /viskas/ – a viscous liquid is very thick (almost solid) and sticky and does not flow easily.
Hickman Catheter – a central venous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well
Read MoreCommon English Phrases and Word Meanings
Vocabulary Definitions and Terms
- Brief
- Containing few words.
- Wealthy
- Rich.
- A fact of life
- Something that cannot be changed.
- Steel
- Strong (like).
- Layer
- Level.
- A safeguard
- Protective measure.
- To pay off
- A positive result brought about by hard work.
- Death toll
- The number of people who have died.
- Not stand a chance
- To have no possibility of achieving something.
- Beyond someone’s means
- More than one can afford.
- Withstand (withstood, withstood)
- To resist successfully.
- To crumble
- Break or fall apart into small pieces.
- To shake
- Tremble
Patient Rights, Ethics, and Care Fundamentals
Patient Rights
- To be informed of their rights and duties.
- Respect in which their dignity and privacy are maintained.
- To be informed of the service provider who will deliver healthcare.
- That all associated information is confidential.
- That their information is not used for classes or research without consent.
- To choose their doctors and other health professionals.
- To know the name of the doctor who is treating them.
- To obtain the medicines they need.
- A choice of treatments that their doctor will propose.
- To
Antiepileptic Drug Therapy: Management and Side Effects
Understanding Antiepileptic Treatment Challenges
One of the most significant risk factors for ineffective management of an antiepileptic therapeutic regimen is the presence of side effects. Effective management is crucial because the longer a person remains seizure-free, the lower the risk of recurrence upon medication withdrawal.
Antiepileptic Drug Therapy Goals
The primary objective of antiepileptic drug therapy is to suppress neuronal activity sufficiently to prevent hyperactivity. This aims to
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