Electrical Injuries Pathophysiology and Mechanisms

Category: Pathophysiology | Posted at May 10, 2010 with 0 Comments

The following document provides the etiology, pathophysiology and mechanism of injury of electrical injuries since it types of electrical injuries and pathophysiology guideline present serious and common form of trauma. The severity of electrical injuries is depend on the intensity of the current, the type of current, the pathway of the current through the body, the duration of exposure to the current and electrical resistance to the current, accordingly.

What you will see in the depth of the document are section such as the classifications of specific causes of electrical injuries (low/high-voltage injuries, Lightning injuries, intentional injuries, major mechanisms in the pathophysiology of electrical injuries, pattern of injury/tissue damage, and more.

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Hemorrhage Negative Feedback System Schematic Diagram

Category: Hematology, Physician Guidelines | Posted at April 20, 2010 with 0 Comments

The herein schematic diagrams the negative feedback system that is activated by hemorrhage. All of these effects (mentioned below) lead to controlled blood pressure.

Negative Feedback Homeostasis Diagram Guideline

In this diagram, hemorrhage leads to decreased blood pressure, which in turn leads to increased reabsorption of fluid, increased constriction of blood vessels, increased renal conservation of fluid, and increased catecholamines and vasopressin.

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