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fluidbalance

Fluid Balance Back to Nursing Practice See Also: Fluid Administration Questions Received: Could you explain what is meant by CVVH? Please can you explain the differences between CVVH and haemodialysis, and explain their physiological effects? Could you please explain the…

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fluidadmin

Fluid Administration Back to Nursing Practice Questions Received: Is there any evidence of benefit, and what is the physiology of sub-cut fluid administration of such fluids to immobile eldery patients? Over what length of time can sub-cut fluids be used…

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fever

Fever Back to Pathology or Back to Nursing Practice Question Received: I understand that there are a few ways to reduce fever : by sponging, taking medication, giving cold compress and wearing lighter clothing … are there any other ways…

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embolism

Embolism Back to Pathology Question Received: Can you give me any information on fibrocartilagenous embolism in humans? Response: Can you give me any information on fibrocartilagenous embolism in humans? 19th April 2025 In humans this is a rare condition in…

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E Back to Glossary                < Go to D                Go to F > Ejaculation Electron Microscope Element Endocrine Gland Endometrium Enzyme Exocrine Gland Ejaculation The propulsion of semen out of the urethra during sexual orgasm in the male. Electron Microscope A…

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dying

Dying & Death Back to General Themes Questions received: What are the changes that take place in the human body after death which account for the description rigor mortis? How is it that muscle cells in a dead frog can…

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dvt

Deep Vein Thrombosis Back to Pathology Questions Received: How long should anti embolism stockings be worn post operatively? We are currently advising patients to wear them until they return to their normal mobility, but a spokesperson from the company which…

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discharge

Discharge Plans Back to Nursing Practice Questions Received: I am doing a small scale research project on effect of the use of a detailed discharge plan on coping behaviour of an adult caregiver of dependent elderly patients. I am presently…

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D Back to Glossary                < Go to C                Go to E > Diabetes Diaphragm Differentiation Digestion Diabetes There are two main types: diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Both are associated with the production of more urine than usual. They were…

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