Does Back Boarding Make A Difference? by Jeffrey Shelton
Does back boarding a patient really make a difference? That is a question that a lot of people have been trying to figure out in the last couple of years. Sadly, not very many people have done research on this topic, and the only research I have able to find was a PDF file with […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Staphylococcus epidermidis
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Microbiology Unknown Lab Report Jessica Palmer, Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this lab was to identify two unknown bacteria from a mixed culture. The reason for identification of unknown bacteria was to help students recognize different bacteria through different biochemical tests. This is important in the medical field because identification of […]
Dangers of Hypertension by Melissa Stephens
Hypertension is simply high blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured by systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. A normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. It is measured in millimeters of mercury, a pressure measurement. The top number, systolic, is the pressure in the arteries when a person’s heart contracts. The bottom number, diastolic, is the […]
Microbiology Unknown | Enterobacter aerogenes | Microbiology Lab Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Microbiology Unknown Rachel Owens Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION Distinguishing between microbes is very significant. Knowing what agent is causing a disease can be vital for determining the accurate treatment for that particular disease. Equally important, is being aware of which microbes are favorable to have and important for homeostasis. The point of this […]
Congestive Heart Failure by Ronell McCollum
Congestive heart failure is a progressive disease process in which the heart is no longer able to pump enough blood to meet all of the needs of the body. Chronic heart conditions can cause damage to the heart over time, making it too weak or stiff to pump blood efficiently. This damage to the heart […]