Author: Odudu Abasi

A bounding pulse is when a person feels their heart beating harder or more vigorously than usual. [ninja_tables id=”73422″] People are often worried that a bounding pulse is a sign of a heart problem. However, anxiety or panic attacks cause many cases and will resolve on their own. People may notice their heartbeat feels stronger in their chest or when they feel for their pulse in the neck or wrist. They might also notice an irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations. In this article, we look at the causes and symptoms of a bounding pulse. We also discuss ways that people…

Schamberg disease represents the most common type of pigmented purpuric dermatoses (PPDs), a chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by petechiae, purpura, and increased skin pigmentation (brown, red, or yellow patchy). In Summary: Schamberg disease is a skin ailment that produces pigmentation of the lower limbs. It mainly affects the lower limbs and very rarely elsewhere, and is the most common type of pigmented purpuric dermatoses (PPDs): a chronic, benign, cutaneous eruption characterized by petechiae, purpura, and increased skin pigmentation. [ninja_tables id=”73418″] The PPDs are grouped into five clinical entities: Schamberg’s purpura, Majocchi purpura, lichen aureus, Gougerot-Blum purpura and, eczematid-like…

The half-moon shape at the base of your fingernail is known as a lunula. Lunulae cover the bottom of your nail, just above your cuticle. [ninja_tables id=”73415″] Lunulae are part of your nail matrix. The matrix refers to the tissue just beneath your nail. It contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels. It also produces the cells that become the hardened nail plate, which is what you see. Although everyone has a nail matrix, not everyone will see or have a lunula on each nail. Those who do have a lunula may notice that they vary in appearance across each nail.…

Defining/Explaining Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) [ninja_tables id=”73411″] Peak inspiratory pressure is the pressure that is generated by the ventilator to overcome both airway resistance and alveolar resistance. The goal of the pressure is to obtain the set inspiratory flow and the tidal volume goal that is set by the provider. The maximum amount of pressure exerted in the lungs while inhaling is known as peak inspiratory pressure (PIP).[mfn]https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/peak-inspiratory-pressure[/mfn] The number in mechanical ventilation represents a positive pressure which is in centimeters of water pressure (cmH2O). It is frequently referred to as the maximum inspiratory pressure (MIPO) in normal breathing, which…

Definition and Description of Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is a congenital or developmental condition that affects many bodily systems. This disorder is distinguished by unusual facial characteristics, a tiny head shape (microcephaly), intellectual handicap or learning difficulties, and behavioral difficulties. Many of the children impacted by this syndrome have autism, a developmental disorder that hampers speech and social interaction. Heart, lung, kidney, gastrointestinal system, and genitalia malformations are also prevalent. Newborns having Smith Lemli Opitz syndrome have low muscle tone (hypotonia), have eating problems, and develop at a slower rate than typical infants. The majority of affected…