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Can salt water replace blood?
Nothing can replace blood. Saline (salt water) is used to thin blood in people who have lost large amounts or are dehydrated. It is necessary to thin blood sometimes to prevent one from going into hypovolemic shock (shock caused from the heart not having enough to pump). This, however, is only a temporary solution until more blood can be put back into the system.
Aortic aneurism ruptures how long do you have to live?
An aortic aneurysm rupture is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Without prompt treatment, it can be life-threatening, and the outcome can vary depending on the extent of the rupture and how quickly medical care is received. It is important to seek medical help immediately if you suspect an aortic aneurysm rupture.
How do you forward mail to someone no longer living in my address?
If you do not know the current address of the person, the the best thing to do is write 'Return to sender. Not at this address' on the front of the envelope and put it back into the letterbox.
Aging changes in vital signs?
Alternative NamesBlood pressure - aging changes; Breathing rate - aging changes; Temperature - aging changesInformationThe vital signsinclude:Blood pressureBody temperatureBreathing rateHeart rate (pulse)BODY TEMPERATURENormal body temperature does not change significantly with aging. However, as you get older, it becomes more difficult for the body to control its temperature. Loss of subcutaneous fat makes it harder to maintain body heat. Many older people find that they need to wear layers of clothing in order to feel warm.Aging decreases one's ability to sweat. Older adults find it more difficult to tell when they are becoming overheated. Older people are at greater risk for overheating (hyperthermia or heat stroke). They are also at risk for dangerous drops in body temperature (hypothermia).Fever is an important sign of illness in the elderly. Many times, fever is the only symptom for several days. Any fever that is not explained by a known illness should be investigated by a health care provider.Often, older people are unable to create a higher temperature with infection so very low temperatures and checking the other vital signs plays an important role in following these people for signs of infection.HEART AND BREATHING RATEAs you grow older, you may not be able to tolerate as much exercise as you once did. It takes longer for the pulse to increase when exercising, and longer to slow back down after exercise. The maximum heart rate reached with exercise is lowered.However, although lung function decreases slightly, breathing rate usually does not change with age.Breathing problems are seldom normal. A very elderly person should be able to breathe without effort under usual circumstances.BLOOD PRESSUREMany older people find that they become dizzy if they stand up too suddenly. This occurs when blood pressure suddenly drops. A drop in blood pressure upon standing is called orthostatic hypotension.Other common heart-related problems among older adults include:High blood pressure (hypertension)Excessively slow pulse (bradycardia)Heart rhythm problems ( arrhythmias) such as atrial fibrillationEFFECTS OF MEDICATION ON VITAL SIGNSMedications that are used to treat common disorders in the elderly may also have an effect on the vital signs.For example, digitalis used for heart failure and certain blood pressure medications called beta blockers may cause the pulse to slow.Pain medicationscan slow breathing.Diuretics can cause low blood pressure and cause it to drop when changing body positions.RELATED ARTICLESAging changes in organs, tissues, and cellsAging changes in the heart and blood vesselsAging changes in the lungs
If a diabetic goes into a coma what blood number would it read?
If a diabetic goes into a coma, their blood glucose level would likely be very high, potentially above 600 mg/dL. This condition is known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and requires immediate medical attention to bring the blood glucose level back to a normal range.
Which structures carry blood back to the heart?
The veins carries blood from the body to the heart.
These carry deoxygenated blood to the heart?
Veins... they return the 'used' blood back to the heart (via the lungs).
What purpose does a vein serve?
It serves the to return deoxygenated blood back to the heart
Do the capillary action return blood back to the heart?
yes
Where do venous valves channel blood?
They prevent back flow and help to return blood to the heart.
What are the blood vessels that bring oxygenated blood back to the heart?
The inferior and superior vena cavae bring deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the rest of the body. From there it goes through the heart, to the lungs, back through the heart, then to the body.
Blood vessel which carries blood to the heart?
The answer is the vein
What intervention would increase the blood going back to the heart?
elevating your legs
Where does Artery take blood?
veins move blood to the heart; arteries move blood away from the heart. Blood goes from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen, then back to the heart, then to the body (to deliver the oxygen), then back to the heart, where it starts the process over again.
What circulatory system moves blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart?
The pulmonary circulation system is responsible for moving blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and then back to the heart to be pumped to the rest of the body. The pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen, and the pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood back to the heart.
The circuit that the blood follows from the heart to the body's tissues and back is called circulation?
The circuit that the blood follows from the heart to the body's tissues and back is called systemic circulation. It involves the flow of oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body's tissues through arteries and the return of oxygen-poor blood back to the heart via veins.
What blood vessels carry blood back to the heart?
The blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart are called veins.(Blood does not return to the heart until it passes through the spleen, where dead blood cells go.)
