Cecil’s motorcycle collided with a tree. When the ambulance arrived,he complained of loss of sensation and voluntary movement in hislower limbs, as well as impaired mobility in his upper limbs, especiallyhis hands. Examination revealed that the accident had permanentlydamaged his spinal cord. Cecil was able to breathe on his own and,with exercise, movement of his upper limbs eventually improved,although the mobility of his hands was still impaired, and he neverregained the use of his lower limbs. At which level was Cecil’s spinalcord injured? Explain how you were able to determine your answer.

explain spinal damage in terms of the function of its ventilation

A man at the corner table is eating and having coffee. Suddenly he puts his hands to his throat and tries to stand. He is unable to cough or speak. What is your first action?.

J.S. is a 42-year-old man who lives in the Midwest and is highly allergic to dust and pollen and has a history of mild asthma. J.S's wife drove him to the emergency room when his wheezing was unresponsive to his fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) inhaler. J.S. was unable to lie down, and began to use accessory muscles to breathe. J.S. is immediately started on 4 L oxygen by nasal cannula and intravenous (IV) D5W at 75 mL/hr. A set of arterial blood gases is sent to the laboratory. J.S. appears anxious and says that he is short of breath.   Vital signs BP = 152/84           HR = 124 bpm                  RR = 42       Temp = 100.40F ABGs pH = 7.31              PaCO2 = 48            HCO3 = 26   PaO2 = 55   Investigate the condition of asthma and the manifestations of the disease. Analyze the case study provided and determine what symptoms support the diagnosis of asthma. Identify the treatment provided in the emergency department and determine what additional therapies are needed to mitigate…