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Function and external structural organization 2 Comprises the midbrain, pons and medulla. Functions 1. Control of respiration 2. Control of the cardiovascular system 3. Partial control of gastrointestinal function 4. Control of many stereotyped movements of the body 5. Control of equilibrium 6. Control of eye movements 7. Conduit for fibers from higher centers 9/26/2024 A.N Malik, Department of Human Anatomy, JKUAT. Ventral view of the brain stem, in relation to cerebr...

BLT4A Fundamentals of Taxation Exam 2024/2025 Latest Test Questions With Verified Solutions Power of taxation is legislative in nature. Therefore, the power to tax may not be delegated, except a. To local government units or political subdivisions. b. None of the above. c. When allowed by the Constitution. d. When delegation relates merely to administrative implementation that may call for some degree of discretionary powers under a set of sufficient standa...

Blood: Its Composition and Function The blood in our circulatory system is a watery based fluid and consists of two basic components: 1) Plasma (55%) and, 2) Formed elements (45%) Part A: Plasma The Plasma is the light yellow liquid portion of the blood and is about 90% water. Dissolved in the plasma are: 1) Gases (e.g. nitrogen carbon dioxide, and oxygen) 2) Ions (e.g. sodium, chloride and calcium) 3) Nutrients (e.g. glucose, amino acids) 4) Hormones 5) Proteins (most ...

BLOOD TRANSFUSION Jared At the end of 30 minutes, the group should be able to: •Define Blood Transfusion •Identify purposes of the procedure •Cite situations in which blood transfusion is needed clinical •Enumerate the different transfusion reactions with its signs interventions and appropriate nursing •Classify and describe the different blood products and how it is being used BLOOD TRANSFUSION •It is a procedure in which a patient receives a blood...

preparation and staining of peripheral blood film

blood grps and serum

BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS CASE DISCUSSION Reference Ranges: PH (7.35 – 7.45), pCO2 (35 - 45) mmHg, pO2(80 – 100) mmHg , HCO3 (20 – 30) mmol/L, Base Excess (+3 to -3), Sodium (135 – 145) mmol/L, Chloride (90 – 110) mmol/L, Potassium (3.5 -5.5) mmol/L 1. A 24 year-old woman is found subconscious at Jevanjee Gardens by some bystanders. The medics are called and, upon arrival, find her with an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air. She is brought into the Kenyatta National Hospital (...

 Blood is made up of cells, plasma and plasma proteins.  Blood dyscrasias & diseases may be derived from abnormalities in the different components of blood.  These include: I. Anaemia: Decrease in the number of RBCs/ Hb. II. Erythrocythemia: Increase in RBCs. Types of anaemia: May involve disorders that affect shape, size, number & level of Hb of the erythrocytes. These include:         Iron deficiency anaemia Pernicious...

INTRODUCTION Blood products  components prepared in a blood transfusion center (RBCs ,platelets , FFP, cryoprecipitate) or  Plasma derivatives from pooled plasma donation (albumin, immunoglobulins, coagulation factors) Blood components: Derivatives from whole blood of a donor by phlebotomy. Prepared by centrifugation or apheresis.  RBCs, WBCs, platelets and plasma  Purpose of separation of components 1. Different components are useful for different patients 2...

EPIDEMIOLOGY 2-7 of every 1,000 births result in birth injuries despite advances in obstertic and intrapartum care  Birth injuries account for 2%-3% of neonatal deaths ( 5-8 deaths per 100,000). Instrument deliveries ( vaacum or forcep) Very low birth weight or extreme prematurity  Large babies – birth weight over about 4,000 grams  Fetal anomalies PREDISPOSING FACTORS  Prolonged or rapid delivery  Cephalopelvic disproportion, small ma...