A complex message and control system that includes a network of glands to maintain hemostasis
the most common type of traumatic brain injury.
A concussion
causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales
Psoriasis
3 seconds
occurs in the mitochondrial matrix and generates a pool of chemical energy (ATP, NADH, and FADH2) from the oxidation of pyruvate, the end product of glycolysis.
The Krebs cycle
A chemical substance produced by a gland that has special regulatory effects on other organs and tissues
the immune system attacks the joints
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease in humans
Bloodborne pathogens
A metabolic disorder in which the bodys ability to metabolize simple carbohydrates(Glucose) is impaired.
Diabetes
the loss of the ability to feel or move parts of the body
paralysis
protective coating that surrounds nerve cells.
myelin sheath ----Multiple sclerosis
the primary bloodborne pathogen hazard for EMS providers.
HEPATITIS B
I can find every pulse in your body! Does this rag smell like chloroform? Sit back and relax…I fix broken hearts. I hope you passed CPR because you’re taking my breath away You’ve got beautiful veins You give me premature ventricular contractions
Blood glucose is higher than normal BGL Above 120
Thirst=Intense Hunger=Absent Vomitting=Common
Breathing=Kusmaul (rapid and deep)
Breath=Sweet/Fruity
Blood pressure=normal to low
Pulse=Weak, rapid and thready
restlessness, possibly progressing to coma; abnormal or slurred speech;unsteady gait.
S/S of Hyperglycemia
bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory bowel diseases
only way to confirm HIV infection
25-30 million patients a year.
Mellitus and Insipidus
affects primarily the motor control portions of the brain and spinal cord, leading to relatively rapid paralysis of the body.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
fatigue achy muscles swelling and redness low-grade fever trouble concentrating numbness and tingling in the hands and feet hair loss skin rashes
early symptoms of many autoimmune diseases
The hallmark signs of influenza
fever, cough, body ache, congestion and fatigue
The City Where 911 Began
Haleyville, Alabama