Mammalian Dive Reflex Purpose The purpose of this experiment is to observe the mammalian dive reflex in 2 subjects’ measuring their heart rate, blood pressure, and % arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2). Introduction All mammals, including humans, have the physiological means to survive the submersion of cold water for a greater period of time. This is called the mammalian dive reflex. Taking the subjects heart rate, blood pressure, and percentage of arteriole oxygen saturation shows the cardiac and
I could hear the sirens in the distance. Everything blurred into slow motion. It had attacked. . . . Hot summer sun glistened in the bright blue sky. The white sand felt warm beneath our bare feet. My friends, Patrick and Tommy, and I had just spent a glorious day at the beach building sand castles and jumping the white washed waves. It was another perfect day of summer vacation. Our rumbling stomachs indicated that it was time to venture home. We vaulted on to our scooters and rode back
Standard Operating Procedure for a mercury sphygmomanometer May 20, 2014 Table of Contents 1. Purpose…………………………………………………………3 2. Applicability/Scope…………………………………………… 3 3. Summary of Procedures……………………………………….3 4. Definitions.……………………………………………………. 3 5. Personnel qualifications/Responsibilities.……………….…….3 6. Procedure 6.1. Operation………….……………………………………..4 6.2. Maintenance……………………………………………..5 7. Precautions 7.1. Accurate measurement 7.1.1. Preparing the patient……………………………5
and improper drug treatment (Myers, 2010). The mercury sphygmomanometer has been “gold-standard” for measuring blood pressure since it’s invention in 1881 (Ostchega et al, 2011). However, mercury is now considered to be an environmental risk and many hospitals and clinical practices worldwide have banned the use of mercury (Myers, 2010). There are now many mercury free alternatives to the sphygmomanometer such as the aneroid sphygmomanometer, digital monitors like the x or ambulatory blood pressure
Aneroid sphygmomanometer is very easy model to use; healthcare workers would not have any difficulty using this model (Kroll 2015). Pre 2009 healthcare workers were able to use mercury sphygmomanometers in their care settings, however the European Commission banned the sale of any of these models as the dangers of the sphygmomanometers were highlighted (Turney 2009). An advantage of using a mercury sphygmomanometer is that it’s very easy to read as it’s a simple
This essay will explain the the essence of blood pressure in overall health. It will demonstrate the basic understanding of the physiological processes involving in the normal control of blood pressure. It will also demonstrate the importance of nurse and patient relationship and the skills required to correctly monitor a blood pressure . Blood pressure is vital to sustain life. Blood pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels due to the pumping
Introduction Horror movies can induce fear in two ways. They can let the suspense of not know give you fear or they can really scare you by play loud sounds and showing frightening scenes (Kudo et al. 2008). Frightening movies can make a person feel nervous or anxious making them feel as if their heart is going to pound right out of there chest. We get startled by the unknown and surprised in films giving us anxiety (Grillona 1999). This study investigates the physiological response of fear that
variables were the systolic blood pressure, the diastolic blood pressure, and the heart rate. The standardized variables were the room in which the experiment occurred—including temperature, humidity, etc., the equipment used such as the same kind of sphygmomanometer, and the time that each measurement was taken—30 seconds after chewing the designated candy, followed by another measurement at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 minutes intervals or until the measured rates retuned to
Research Problem The research problem is clearly stated in the introduction and various times during the literature review. While it is known that automatic sphygmomanometers are not as accurate when compared to the gold standard of manual sphygmomanometer during single blood pressure readings they are still being used a triage instruments in emergency departments (Dind, Short, Ekholm, & Holdgate, 2011, p. 526). Triage is an essential step in the emergency department and instruments used in triage
The aim of this assignment is to discuss blood pressure and its relation to its contribution and relevance to contemporary professional nursing practice. Blood pressure as the force of blood inside the blood vessel against the wall of the vessel. Systolic blood pressure is the peak of pressure of the left ventricle contracting and blood entering the aorta, influencing it to stretch, Marieb, E.N and Hoehn, K. (2010). Diastolic pressure is when the aortic valve closes, blood flow to the aorta to the
sick, people get emergency and people die. Family medicine care foe for people in other to live long. They satisfy their patient give them what medication they need. The instrument using in family medicine are stethoscope, otoscope, reflex, sphygmomanometer, beam electric torch, stop watch, tongue depressor, weighing machine, ophthalmoscope. The stethoscope is used for listening the sound of patient body it has a disc shape that is placed on chest a tube that is connected to ear. It sometime use
The procedure for this lab was separated into two sections, one pertaining to the muscle activities and other for nerve activities. In the muscle section, data was acquired through the use of iWorx TA unit in conjunction with LabScribe 3 software. The iWorx TA unit was also connected to stimulating electrodes and a pressure ball. Sticky pads were placed on the forearm and readjusted until optimal motor point was located. A specific software setting and the correct procedure to locate the point can
get sick, people get emergency and people die. Family medicine care foe for people in order to live long. They satisfy their patient give them what medication they need. The instrument using in family medicine are stethoscope, otoscope, reflex, sphygmomanometer, beam electric torch, stop watch, tongue depressor, weighing machine, ophthalmoscope. The stethoscope is used to listening the sound of the patient 's body, it has a disc shape that is placed on the chest a tube that is connected to the ear.
several illnesses, such as damage to the renal arteries (renal artery stenosis), stroke, retinopathy, cardiac arrthymias, coronary artery disease and heart failure. Hypertension is diagnosed by measuring the blood pressure by a device known as the sphygmomanometer. Blood pressure is taken and presented by the systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. The systolic and diastolic numbers will be recorded and compared to a chart of values. At the same time, doctor would also ask for patient’s family
Introduction Yoga Nidra (Yoga Sleep) is a term used to represent the state in which an individual exhibits all the symptoms of a deep non-REM sleep, remaining fully conscious(1). PET studies have shown that the brain activities during Yoga Nidra is unique in the sense that it can be called as the “fourth state of mind"(2). Yoga Nidra had been traditionally used in yoga practices to bring the subject into a state of deep relaxation. Studies have shown that practice of Yoga Nidra reduces Sympathetic
Hypertension Vicki is a 42-year-old African American woman who was diagnosed with Hypertension a month ago. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for the past 20 years. She is self-employed and runs a successful insurance agency. Her work requires frequent travel and Vicki often has to eat at fast food restaurants for most of her meals. A poor diet that is high in salt and fat and low in nutrients for the body and stress from her job are contributing factors of Vicki’s diagnosis of
Most of us go to the Doctor for a regular check-up once or twice a year. During those visits, the Doctor usually checks your height and weight; your ears, and eyes; he/she listens to your heartbeat with a stethoscope, and also uses a sphygmomanometer (which is the blood pressure cuff) to measure your blood pressure. High blood pressure is a condition that many people suffer today. The proper term for it is hypertension. Today, I will be discussing what hypertension is, what causes it, and how to
This essay aims to provide a discussion of vital signs and how they are relevant to contemporary nursing practice. This is done by; • Discussing what vital signs are and when are they used in practice. • Why are vital signs relevant to contemporary nursing practice? • How the skills are performed with the consideration of the NMC (2008) code of conduct. • Discussing potential risk issues associated with using automated blood pressure/pulse machine in relation to contemporary practice. • Summary
medical conditions (i.e. allergies) and any previous morning medication taken were considered prior to allowing them to participate. Ischemic induced pain The ischaemic pain was produced in the participants’ non-dominant arm by using a sphygmomanometer cuff, which was inflated and maintained at 200 mmHg. The subject squeezed a handheld force measuring device, maintaining a constant force of 10 kg (females) or 20 kg (males) for 3 seconds. This was repeated at 10-second intervals
The Effect of Music on Heart Rate Aim: To investigate if listeners to music can affect their heart rate in any possible way. Method: Firstly we lay them on the back to get the resting heart rate and we test the people's heart rates before they listen to the music. Then we let them listen to the music, see if anything has happened, and then write the results of their heart beats to see if there was any dramatic change. Fair test: To make sure it is a fair test; the procedure