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Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare: An American Car Story, 2nd Edition
No full textA history of the design, marketing, and uses of Chrysler\u27s F-body cars, the 1976-1980 Dodge Aspens and Plymouth Volares. More than 2.2 million of these cars were produced from 1976 to 1980 and served as family cars, taxicabs, law enforcement vehicles, sports cars, and business transport. Some models such as the Street Kit Car could be considered muscle cars in the context of the late 1970s. Lots of photographs (many in color) and data tables. Book also contains photos and vignettes about Aspens and Volares still pounding the streets and drag strips in the 21st Century. The first edition (2006) of this book has had highly favorable reviews in MOPAR COLLECTORS GUIDE and HEMMINGS CLASSIC CAR magazines
Finding A Research Topic: Staphylococcal Response To Stress
No full textWe are interested in studying microorganisms, as humans are constantly interacting with microbes. Understanding their characteristics is applicable to everyday scenarios such as food consumption. In Fall 2020, we planned to characterize virulence factors of Group A Streptococcus strains isolated from Shawnee State students by previous researchers. It was later determined that the samples from this project were contaminated and contained no Streptococcal cells. This spring, we started a new project intending to study resistance of dermal Staphylococcus to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. However, reading current literature revealed that Staphylococcus species do not acquire resistance to alcohol-based solutions, but change expression levels of some virulence factors. Our research was shifted to quantifying virulence factor expression, due to environmental factors such as alcohol and/or heat exposure. Experiments will now be focused on growing successive generations that have undergone exposure and performing ELISA and Western Blots to obtain virulence factor expression data
CAUTI\u27S
No full textCatheter acquired urinary tract infections have prolonged hospital stay, as well as additional hospital and patient costs. Catheter acquired urinary tract infections can be reduced greatly by following evidence-based practice guidelines and by using sterile protocols/ techniques. Many facilities use catheter specific antibacterial wipes to prevent bacteria growth on catheters. Nurses can use clinical judgement for when to remove foley catheters, thus promoting advocacy and their ability to improve patient care and outcomes
Proofs Regarding Independent Random Variables
No full textThis presentation gives an expository look at the proofs of two similar facts relating independence of random variables to their joint probability mass function or joint probability density function equaling the product of their probability mass functions or probability density functions
Covid-19 Patient Case Study
No full textThe patient is a 43-year-old male previously diagnosed with covid-19 and viral pneumonia presented to the emergency department with cough, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, body aches, and fever. The patient\u27s condition seemed to be worsening since diagnosis. The patient\u27s oxygenation status deteriorated and the patient was given oxygen supplementation. As the patient\u27s condition continued to deteriorate, the patient was placed on noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Patient was noncompliant with medical staff. The patients became hypoxic with daily activities. Due to patient’s deterioration status, the patient was intubated using ARDS Net Protocol, placed on nitric oxide due to chronic hypoxia, and placed in a proning position. As days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) progressed, the patient was slowly weaned from nitric oxide while awaiting the transfer to an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) facility to gain the advanced care the patient was requiring
Radiologic Technologists Role in Radiation Safety
No full textA Radiologic Technologist is an individual who uses a wide variety of techniques and positioning to obtain high quality diagnostic images. In doing so, a technologist must also ensure quality patient care, including radiation protection. With continuous growth in the number of diagnostic images being ordered, radiation safety remains a top priority in healthcare. Due to possible effects radiation may have on the body, radiologic technologists must prioritize radiation safety in all scenarios. By taking the necessary steps, a technologist can help ensure diagnostic imaging is done in a safe manner. Technologists must adhere to their responsibility in providing quality diagnostic images while keeping all involved safe. By using numerous techniques and strategies while performing an x-ray exam, technologists can limit the potential harm patients may face
Effects of Stress on College Students
No full textCollege can induce many stressors upon students that are enrolled. From academics to the social aspect, the pressures can seem endless. These stressors affect mood, appetite, sleep, and academic performance. The following study exemplifies what students engage in daily to manage the stress that comes with attending college. The data was collected from college students in southern Ohio, all perusing different types of degrees and at different stages in their academic career ranging from freshman to seniors
Teratogenic effect of diphenhydramine on chick embryonic development.
No full textDiphenhydramine is an over-the-counter antihistamine drug used for allergic reactions taken by millions of individuals each year. The safety of taking this medicine relative to embryonic and fetal development is unknown. Chick embryos will be used to assess teratogenic effects of diphenhydramine. This model may also give insight into whether the drug can cross the placental barrier. A comparable dose of diphenhydramine seen in a mother’s bloodstream will be injected into yolks at specific stages of chick development to examine potential defects.
Chick development is similar to that of mammals, and the egg allows a relatively constant internal environment enabling effects of the teratogen to be clearly distinguished. Using the Hamburger Hamilton staging system, a developmental score will be assigned to embryos based on their anatomical development. Various stages will be tested to determine if there are time-dependent effects of medication on developmental outcomes compared to controls