Sickle Cell Anemia – Case Study

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Definition Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder on the beta chain of the hemoglobin resulting to abnormally shaped red blood cells. RBC’s assume a crescent or C-shape that decreases the cell’s life span and ability to function thereby, producing various complications. In some cases, these sickled cells may block the flow causing pain and [...]

Placenta Accreta, Increta, Pancreta

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Placenta Accreta, Increta, Pancreta Definition Placenta Accreta is an intrapartum complication characterized by the abnormal implantation of the placenta. Normally, chorionic villi attaches to the uterine endometrium. With this complication, the point of attachment extends to the layers of myometrium. Review of Related Anatomy and Physiology Uterus, the pear-shaped hollow muscular organ, houses the fetus [...]

Talipes Deformity Case Study (Clubfoot)

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Talipes Deformity or Clubfoot Definition Talipes deformity is a disorder of ankle and foot.  It comes from the Latin words talus meaning ankle and pes meaning foot. Incidence Commonly called clubfoot, it is a congenital anomaly occurring at approximately 1 to 2 in every 1000 live births. Male-female incidence ratio is 2:1. Bilateral deformity involvement [...]

Placenta Previa Case Study

Posted by: Lhynnelli, RN

Introduction: The placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment near or over the internal cervical os. The degree to which the internal cervical os is covered by the placenta has been used to classify four types of placenta previa; total, partial, marginal and low–lying. In total previa the internal os is entirely covered by [...]

Pregnancy Induce Hypertension Case Study

Posted by: Lhynnelli, RN

Introduction: Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) is a condition in which vasospasms occur during pregnancy in both small and large arteries. Signs of hypertension, proteinuria, and edema develop. It is unique to pregnancy and occurs in 5% to 7% of pregnancies in the united states. Despite years of research, the cause of the disorder is still [...]

Dementia Case Study

Posted by: Lhynnelli, RN

Introduction: Dementia is an acquired syndrome that causes progressive loss of intellectual abilities, such as memory, as well as aphasia, apraxia, and loss of executive function. Dementing disorders are characterized by gradual onset plus continuing cognitive decline that is not due to other brain disease. Screening tests can identify persons who should be referred for [...]

Appendicitis Case Study

Posted by: Lhynnelli, RN

Introduction The appendix is a small fingerlike appendage about 10 cm (4 in) long, attached to the cecum just below the ileocecal valve. No definite functions can be assigned to it in humans. The appendix fills with food and empties as regularly as does the cecum, of which it is small, so that it is [...]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) Case Study

Posted by: Lhynnelli, RN

INTRODUCTION: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. This newest definition COPD, provided by the Global Initiative for Chrnonic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), is a broad description that better explains this disorder and its signs and symptoms (GOLD, World Health Organization [WHO] & National [...]

Leukemia Case Study

Posted by: Lhynnelli, RN

Introduction Leukemias are cancers of the blood-forming tissues. White blood cells may be produced in excessive amounts and are unable to work properly which weakens the immune system. The blood is made up of fluid called plasma and three types of cells and each type has special functions. White blood cells (also called WBCs or [...]

Schizophrenia Case Study

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INTRODUCTION: Schizophrenia is an extremely complex mental disorder: in fact it is probably many illnesses masquerading as one. A biochemical imbalance in the brain is believed to cause symptoms. Recent research reveals that schizophrenia may be a result of faulty neuronal development in the fetal brain, which develops into full-blown illness in late adolescence or [...]