Dominican University Midterm: When Breath Becomes Air. Tanya De La Riva THEO 368 02 Professor Hart Winter March 1, 2024 "When Breath Becomes Air" is more than just a memoir; it's a profound reflection on life's most pressing questions as seen through the eyes of Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon faced with terminal lung cancer at the pinnacle of his career. This book bridges the chasm between doctor and patient, life and death, and science, and spirituality, offering readers an unparalleled perspective on the essence of medicine and the human condition. Kalanithi's narrative challenges us to ponder the role of empathy, the importance of communication, and the ethical foundations that underpin the healthcare profession. Through his journey, we gain insights into the delicate balance …show more content…
Kalanithi engages with literature, philosophy, and his own experiences to question the nature of a meaningful life, exploring how these existential dilemmas intersect with the practice of medicine. He challenges readers and healthcare professionals alike to consider how the pursuit of knowledge about the human body intersects with the more elusive quest for meaning. Kalanithi's narrative suggests that the essence of medicine lies not only in its capacity to extend life but also in its ability to enrich the quality of the time patients have left, urging a more holistic view of healthcare that encompasses the body, mind, and spirit. Patient-Doctor Relationship: A Partnership Central to "When Breath Becomes Air" is the evolution of the patient-doctor relationship, particularly as Kalanithi experiences it from both sides of the equation. His unique perspective sheds light on the importance of empathy, trust, and mutual respect in this relationship. Kalanithi discusses the transformative power of truly listening to patients, of understanding
CSD 2260 Reavis Emphysema When people hear the medical diagnosis of Emphysema, many think immediately that one had been a regular smoker of tobacco for a long period of time. There are many different causes for the illness that can be from other factors besides smoking such as inhaling pollutants that surround one’s life from vehicles and factories. Emphysema is not a medical disease that is sudden it is one that worsens over time due to the impact on the lungs. With education on this disease
study is on Asthma. Based on the summary of Urata Yoshida, “Asthma is a disease that involves inflammation of the lungs which directly affects the airway and obstructs airflow in and out of the lungs”. (Respir Med. 2002). Majority of the time, asthma starts at a young age more like my case study about 17 years old girl called
general description of the patient’s chief complaint which is tension pneumothorax will be introduced, following by assessments of the patient’s need. The paper will focus on the discussion of nursing care and management for the patient, and a brief summary and evaluation of the care will be given. Lastly, a conclusion of what author has learned from this case study will be present. Patient’s chief complaint Pritesh has a previous medical history of asthma and has experienced right-sided haemothorax
up of atoms and void. When atoms collide they merge to make up everything in existence. Therefore they believe then
anesthesia, but unfortunately this experience has become a new normal for me post-surgery. My behavior took place after I received the pre-surgery anesthesia, and as I was entering the operating room. This was the first time that I was not fully under before being moved to the operating room. Something different happened during this procedure and upon entering the operating room, I experienced extreme anxiety/claustrophobia or most likely panic attack when I observed what appeared to me as the tiniest
Lydia Worthen was only thirteen when she took on a job at the Lowell Mill as an attempt to bring her family back together. In the novel, Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson, Lyddie was first introduced as the mother figure of her large family. She grew up without a father but instead with her mother and many siblings. She grew up in 1843 in Vermont until her mother hired her as a Tavern worker. Eventually, Lyddie finds her job at the Tavern unpleasant and once she’s dismissed, Lyddie switches to the factory
P. australis and P. japonica, and is sometimes referred to as "peacock's tail" because of its fan-like shape. Padina is a member of the class phaeophyceae, which is a class of brown algae. The peacock's tail alga is not harmful when eaten, however it can be dangerous when walking across rock, as the algae can get quite slippery. This alga has no predators that we know of for sure right now, but most likely this alga is a part of herbivorous marine animals', like sea urchins, sea turtles, and small
consider Citizen Kane to be an absolute milestone in cinema history. For its time, a fantastic breath of fresh air, with innovative shots, camera angles, and storytelling, with wonderful and truly complex characters. It is loved so much that it is even considered to be a must watch of today. The film, budgeted at $800,000, received unanimous critical praise even at the time of its release. As a quick summary of the story, Citizen Kane talks about the story of finding the story behind Kane's dying word
their looks and their fragrances; the rose and the canker bloom are both stated to be extremely beautiful. However, the rose is considered to be additionally beautiful due to its sweet fragrance, while the canker bloom is scentless, and is not mourned when its blossoms die. On the other hand, the scent of the rose is preserved in perfumes, and because of this the rose is, mourned, and even more importantly, never forgotten. In addition to the imagery used in the sonnet, the tone of sonnet LIV as a whole
wilderness, these include some basic information about your canoe, the infamous portages you will experience, and the most important part about a trip like this, the people you share it with. Body I. Canoeing The first and largest obstacle you encounter when on a canoe trip is naturally canoeing itself. You
more active require more oxygen to keep going. The question is how does a higher altitude effect athlete’s training and performance? It is a question that has been asked by trainers, coaches and athletes for many years and it was not until mid-1960 when Olympic distant teams from Africa and Mexico dominated events because they were fully adjusted before the 1968 Mexico City Games; soon after, altitude simulators popped-up everywhere (Amanda,
Jones stated she was diagnosed with asthma when she was two and half years old. She reports several hospitalizations due to asthma exacerbation, the last being in high school at age 16. Although Mrs. Jones is now 28 years old and has not had any further asthma related hospitalizations, it is apparent after completing her assessment that Mrs. Jones still struggles with asthma control. Mrs. Jones’ struggle with asthma became evident through her responses when asked about her management and treatment
lower, composed of the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli, separated by the larynx. Air enters the nose where it is moistened, then is channeled through the 3 stages of the pharynx until it reached the larynx. The larynx, also known as your vocal cords is protected a flap of tissue known as the epiglottis that folds down as you swallow the prevent aspiration of the substance. After passing your larynx, air is channeled through the trachea into two pyramid shaped organs made of lobes known as the
the body fundamentals. These fundamentals of the body are Breath, Core-Distal connectivity, head tail connectivity, upper-lower connectivity, body-half connectivity and body-diagonal connectivity (NYU movement [sa]). Breath is a vital element of movement and survival. Breath is what initiates movement and supports our movement. Breath is a connecting factor which connects our body to the movement. If we don’t initiate our movements with breath there will be no fluidity or connectivity and injuries
Summary Karen Horney writes from the book Neurosis and Human Growth: The Struggle Toward Self-Realization starts with the notion that Neurosis starts in the environment, during childhood when the child endures an harsh and unstable environment. In order to deal with this hostile environment the child develops defense mechanisms which the child moves toward people, moves against people, and last the child moves away from people. At the same time the person develops a behavior where he or she creates