Essays on Trauma

Introduction

Therapeutic ultrasound is categorically as any form of ultrasonic procedure where ultrasound is used in advancing therapeutic benefits. Ultrasound is defined as a systematic oscillating pressure wave that has a higher frequency capacity compared to the human hearing frequency range. Its frequency in most cases supersedes the upper limit of the hearing range of human beings .The execution of the procedures is normally under the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) and unfocused ultrasound. Therapeutic ultrasound is used to reduce pain that emanates from body tissues by providing a viable solution to swelling and edema of the tissues. . Secondly, it Continue reading...

What is a Tort and how does tort liability differ from criminal liability?

Torts are wrongful actions that may result to injuries or harm to another person or the person’s properties. These wrongful actions may provide ground for constitution of claim by the affected party. The main goal of tort law is to provide relief in case of damages sustained and, prevent others from committing related actions (Simons, n.d.).
Tort liability and criminal liability have substantive differences. While tort liability may result in punishment that mainly involves monetary payment of damages, criminal liability may result in punishment that involves both jail terms and, monetary payments. Additionally, in determining criminal liability, the Continue reading...

Introduction

Acute myocardial infarction is a complication of the heart that in which patients complain of heaviness or discomfort of the chest area. This complication is mainly as a result of a decrease in blood flow into the lungs or increase in perfusion. Diagnosis of this complication is done with great detail of the family history as well as physical examination to ascertain the levels of complication (Kapfhammer et al., 2004). In most cases, the treatment involves combating the possibility of re-infarction with much focus being given on the need to reduce any further damage of the cardiac tissue.
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Criminal Law

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Question No. 1
 The use of less lethal weapons such as the pepper spray and conducted energy devices or CEDs, such as the Taser had been widely popular in the police force. The use of Taser increased in significantly for the past decade and reports have shown that 15,000 law enforcement and military agencies make use of these less lethal weapons. However, the use of Tasers had created a controversy in relation to allegations of overuse, intentional infliction of harm to the accused and in-custody deaths. Some claim that police commit intentional abuse of these weapons. Continue reading...

English:

The case of West Memphis three was in 1994 against three young teenagers Jessie Misskelley Jr, Jason Baldwin, and Damien Echol's who were convicted in court for murdering three young boys in 1993. This crime took place in West Memphis in Arkansas. According to the conviction, the three boys died because of satanic rituals. As a result, Jason Baldwin together with Jessie Misskelly Jr. were sentenced to life in prison while Damien Echol’s was sentenced to death. The three boys Michael Moore, Steven branch, and Christopher Byers had been reported missing after being seen playing together. The police Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Introduction
Not many people outside of the medical field or human services are familiar with the term Trauma Informed Care or the services it provides. Unfortunately, unless you are providing Trauma Informed Care, or are in need of it, you have most likely never heard of it. Trauma Informed Care is a service offered to help survivors of trauma recover and get back to leading their normal lives. In New York State, it is given most often to traumatized children. The services are also offered to the families of victims. Its history is dynamic and heroic. Though Trauma Informed Continue reading...

Cocteau makes references to the Oedipus as human. In essence, he represents him to possess human characteristics and traits. He illustrates Oedipus as a virginal youth. On the same note, Cocteau states that, Oedipus arrogance was too overwhelming in the interactions that he engaged in. In his interactions with Sphinx, she enables him escape a deadly situation. However the case, Oedipus does not recognize the fact that assistance had been abetted in his favor. His manifestations of arrogance are hence illustrated along these cones. In this regard, it is according to Cocteau view of what Oedipus was. He goes Continue reading...

Post-traumatic stress disorder is one among the many psychological disorders that people experience. It is a disorder associated with traumatizing events that one get exposed to in the course of daily life, work, threat of death, sexual assault, war, etc. It falls under the anxiety disorders in the DSM IV. The characteristics of the disorder are completely absent before the exposure to a traumatic event.
The PTSD results from a variety of experience. At times, if the trauma is in the extreme limits, it can occur without any predisposing conditions (U.S department of Health and Human Services). However, there Continue reading...

Introduction

The CNS is a connection of nerves which executes control over the mind and most of the body functions. It is made up of two parts which are the brain and a spinal cord. The brain forms the core of our thoughts by interpreting what lies within our external environment. Majority of the movements made by the body originate from the brain. It coordinates those movements and ensures that they are well executed to enable human beings to carry out their daily duties. Information which originates from body organs like the eyes, nose and the ears is interpreted by Continue reading...

Children who suffer from grief or trauma related to the loss of a loved person experience various ways in which they manifest their pain. While some may experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), others may be resilient to the pain or may develop an avoidance behavior, sidestepping over everything that reminds them of the death of a loved one or the traumatic experience associated with such an event (Cohen & Manarino, 2004).
The treatments for the children who suffer from grief and trauma are varied. This report will focus on group therapy as a treatment for children who experience grief and Continue reading...

Recovering from trauma cannot take place when one is isolated from the rest of the people. The process of recovery has to be involving and deliberate. Failure to this, the victim remains haunted by the pain of the past. The recovery begins to take place when the trauma is spoken out. In the Funeral singer, Freda, while speaking about her friends who were suffering says that she thought “exposing a few details of my life would inspire them to do the same and slowly we’d parcel out our sorrows, each walking out with fewer than we’d carried Continue reading...

Introduction

Decubitus ulcer also referred to as bedsore or pressure sore is an open wound on the skin (Thomas, 2006). Thomas (2006) indicates that the decubitus ulcer mostly occurs on the skin that covers the born areas. Notably, the most common areas for bedsore to appear are; hips, ankles, back and buttocks. Decubitus ulcer are common among the disabled, elderly and those people who spend long periods of time on wheelchairs or bed, and those who are not able to move certain parts of their body without assistance (Thomas, 2006). In keeping with Albert and Spencer (2007), decubitus ulcers/ bedsores Continue reading...

I. Introduction
a. The Site:
The site that is accessed is BP at this URL: http://www.bp.com/ . It provides access to various information about BP including company information and historical background; as well as portals to products and services, sustainability, investors, press, careers, and the Gulf of Mexico restoration .
b. The Goal of the Company:

world in a safe and responsible way” . As such, it was also indicated that through the products and services produced by BP, the organization is enabled to “provide customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving and the Continue reading...

Introduction

Workers' compensation is a state-mandated insurance program providing compensation and medical benefits to employees who have been injured or disabled during the course of work at the place of employment. In exchange for the compensation, the employees need to relinquish their right to sue their employers for negligence or for the damages caused by the injury (CULS, 2014). Workers' compensation laws also provide monetary benefits to the dependents of those workers who have died due to work-related accidents or injuries. Though the workers' compensation programs vary among states and jurisdictions, the common provisions include wage replacement monetary benefits in Continue reading...

Crowded developed cities offer many opportunities for career pursuit, among others, to people living in them. However, like almost anything else, there are two sides of the same coin. Big, crowded cities can become the bearers of great problems, including crime, poverty, and homelessness, not to mention the high greenhouse emissions that citizens of crowded cities have to live with, breathing harmful substances released in the air on a 24/7basis and becoming ill. Apart from that, the more people are gathered in a place, the more susceptible they are in accidents. With the number of drivers on a constant Continue reading...

Motorcyclists and passengers requirement to wear helmets

With the increasing prices of fuel around the globe, motorcycles are seen by many as a perfect alternative to automobiles due to its fuel-efficiency, agility and easy parking. Most countries around the world, including the United States, have a huge motorcycle following due to this efficiency. However, while these alternate vehicles are indeed practical, the statistics of deaths related to motorcycle accidents have increased greatly each year especially in cases where in both the rider and the passenger are found without helmets. Where is society headed given the growing trend of motorcycle related deaths as many still prefer this Continue reading...

Consumption of 17g of arginine for two weeks has been found to enhance collagen production, according to a recent study (Crowe & Brockbank, 2009). But, what is a wound? Brown (2013) suggests that wounds are injuries on tissues or the skin, and are prominent in bony areas. Various factors contribute to the development of wounds, but this paper will evaluate the role of calorie malnutrition. This paper examines how high calorie diet promotes wound healing.
Enteral and oral nutritional support is of vital significance according to Crowe and Brockbank (2009). A randomized study that was centered on arginine analyzed how Continue reading...

The Central Nervous System is the control system of the human body; it is the core of the human nervous system. The Central Nervous system is made up of the spinal cord and the brain. The brain uses the electrical signal, which is generated by the Central Nervous System. These electrical signals travel via the Peripheral Nervous System effector cells. These effector cells carry out physiological responses whenever the brain demands it. Axonal regeneration occurs successfully in the Peripheral Nervous System. However, regenerative axonal growth starts occurring in the Central Nervous System too, but stops two weeks after the Continue reading...

Introduction

Automobile liability insurance is generally a mandatory practice in most of the countries of the world including the United States. There are four major categories of car insurance, which include tort liability, choice no-fault, add-on, and no-fault insurance. The major differences in these car insurance types include availability of restrictions on the right to sue and if the policy holder’s insurer pays first party benefits, notwithstanding which driver was at fault for the occurrence of a motor vehicle accident.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, the no fault insurance is usually intended to lower the cost of automobile Continue reading...

Discussion

Periostin, an ECM protein, was named because of its expression in the periodontal ligament and periosteum of adult mice.30 PN is expressed in tissue growth and remodeling, as in cardiac and valvular development and disease, wound repair, tumor tissues, and inflammation.31-37 PN is also widely expressed in various atherosclerotic vascular lesions: it could be located in the intima, preatheroma regions, and the extracellular matrix of advanced lesions with calcification. PN variants are associated with extent of atherosclerosis in young persons, which suggest the importance of PN in the development of atherosclerosis in the arterial wall.38,39 This study used Continue reading...

Post-traumatic stress disorder is described as a mental disorder that is accessioned by traumatic events that might have threatened the safety of an individual, and therefore, the individual feels somehow helpless (Koren et al. 276). In most cases, PTSD is associated with soldiers who have served in major battles, as well as with persons who have experienced horrible situations in their life, for instance fatal accidents, violation of human rights for instance rape among others.
According to Koren et al. (277), about 20% of Vietnam War veterans suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and/depression. However, it is worrying to note Continue reading...

Crazy Like Us is a book written by Ethan Watters. Through this book, Ethan explores the spread of anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. Through case studies, the author explains the causes, and symptoms of Anorexia in Hong Kong, depression in Japan, post-traumatic stress disorder in Sri Lanka, and how Schizophrenia came to Zanzibar. Moreover, he explains how these disorders are prevalent in the Eastern nations due to the American influence. In addition, Ethan Watters outlines the implications of the American influence, and the urgent need to treat these illnesses in a culturally suitable framework. Ethan states that, Continue reading...

Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. v. Martinez
Briefly explain the opinion. Which of Martinez's claims were successful and which were not? Why (what was the court's legal explanation)?
In this case, Martinez brought forward three claims.First, he claimed strict product liability based on defective design of the tire. Martinez also claimed negligence and gross negligence. In their ruling, the jury found that the defective design of the tire contributed towards the Martinez injuries. The jury did not find Ford and Budd guilty of producing defective rims; however, the jury argued that Goodrich was not only guilty of not only Continue reading...

Article#1 Summary:

Magazine: Emergency Librarian
Article: “Ergonomics and School Library Automation” by Anne Clyde
Summary of the Article:
The article entitled “Ergonomics and School Library Automation” written by Clyde (1994) presented relevant issues pertaining to the safety and health conditions of personnel in the library setting. The author initially expounded on the historical evolution of the term ‘ergonomics’ where its roots were traced to as early as 1949. Current understanding of the term emphasized encompassing three disciplines such as: safety and health conditions in the work setting; the overall comfort and reported well-being; as well as issues affecting to efficiency and Continue reading...

Describe the business? What do they do?

The United Church Camps Incorporated (UCCI) is a religious organization ministry that aims to provide spiritual ministry to devotees and interested members . The organization has two locations: the Pilgrim Center which is located at Green Lake, and the Moon Beach which is located at the northern part of Wisconsin. As specifically noted, the mission of the organization is to “love God, one another, and the earth by providing
Sanctuary, practicing Hospitality, and performing Ministry” . Thus, the organization provides activities which include camping, music, dance, drama and art activities. Likewise, there are crafts activities, healing and wellness, as well as Continue reading...

What happens within the body when a person sustains a concussion?

A concussion is a form of a brain or head injury arising from a direct or indirect hit on the head or body. When an individual sustains an injury, the brain suddenly shifts or shakes inside the body to the extent that it may even knock against the surface of the skull (Mann, 2011). This is as a result of a hard hit which accelerates or decelerates the brain within the skull. A hard hit has a lot of force which may even cause rotational injury. This involves the twisting of the brain and shearing off of the brain Continue reading...

History and evolution of boxing

The first depicts of boxing are dated back to the 2nd millennium BC, when the first fist-fighters appear in ancient Egyptian mural reliefs (Poliakoff). In the beginning, boxing was fighting with bare fists, but the Ancient Greeks, made fighting an Olympic Game in 688 BC (Poliakoff).
In time, technological achievements have taken boxing a step forward. For example, the scoring process, which used to cause number of problems in the past, is now developed through an automatic scoring system (CSIRO).

Rules, regulations and objectives of boxing

Boxing is a combat sport where two individuals fight with one another by throwing punches against each other, wearing Continue reading...

Control of Risks in Emergency Services

Risks in emergencies are better managed by considering the possibility of what may happen and how alarm may be raised without ignoring night working, shifts, holidays, and weekends. It is prudent to draft what should be done, involving how to reach the emergency services. This is possible through drafting a map indicating locations of substances considered harmful. Additionally, it is wise to decide where to obtain rescue tools as well as safety places. Besides, it is crucial to ensure that there are adequate escape routes. It is possible to achieve this through, always ensuring emergency doors are passable and Continue reading...

Pain is one of the common health problems that prompt immediate medical attention. Pain, a normal bodily response to negative stimuli, can negatively affect one’s quality of life if treatment is not readily administered or applied (Baliki, Geha, Apkarian, and Chialvo, 2008). Pain, as described by The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), is considered as the unpleasant sensation felt by a patient in the event of potential or actual exposure to any forms of tissue damage (Kyranou and Puntillo, 2012). Pain serves as an automatic withdrawal reflex that signals the occurrence of a potential or Continue reading...

Abstract

The knee is the most important part of a human’s lower anatomy. The knee consists of three knee bones, namely the kneecap, thighbone, and shinbone. Ligaments connect the three knee bones, acting as a hinge and a joint for proper movement. Of the four ligaments located in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – located below the thighbone and shinbone – is much prone to injuries. A knee injury occurs when an ACL suffers from any kind of damage. The cause of ACL injury could involve collision between the knee and objects, and awkward movement, which may cause awkward Continue reading...

Side effects and Structure of Acetaminophen

The most common drug used in the United States for treating pain is the Acetaminophen. In 2005, there is an equivalent purchased of 28 billion doses of the medicine. Since 1997, the combination of hydrocodone–acetaminophen has been the most commonly recommended treatment in America. Nevertheless, beyond the limit of the suggested dose of acetaminophen can result to severe liver injury and can eventually lead to death.
Acetaminophen is the general term for medications that can be obtained in numerous ordinary trade name of over the counter and prescription products. It is very significant because its effectiveness in pain Continue reading...

A wound can be described in several ways i.e. by its aetiology, anatomical location or whether it is acute or chronic. However, these definitions, serve a critical role in the assessment and proper management of the wounds. An actual account, its definition can be broken down into the skin’s protective functions: continuous epithelium loss with or without connective tissues being loosed. This is as a result of an injury caused to the skin by either surgery, blow, cut or even chemicals. A wound can also be said to be any type of an injury that causes harm to Continue reading...

Being able to experience fear is what keeps animals, including humans, alive. Fear is a natural reaction to a potentially dangerous event that can harm or kill a person and it can help one quickly focus on the source of danger and either prepare to fight or run away from it. However, some exceptionally traumatic situations that caused major fear can lead to its persistence many months and even years after the experience. Such situations can cause a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which, according to Psych Central, is a “debilitating mental disorder that follows experiencing or witnessing an extremely Continue reading...

Analysis of a Negligent Tort

Introduction
On December 13, 2014, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted information concerning a recall for UVEX bicycle helmets. According to the CPSC, the helmets, under the recall number 15-045, have been recalled by their German manufacturer UVEX Sports GmbH due to a risk of head injury. More specifically, the reason for the recall states that there is a problem with the helmets chinstrap which is used to secure the helmet to a riders head. The chinstrap can fail allowing the helmet to slip or fall off the rider’s head. The potential risks of this are Continue reading...

Presentation Summary: Adolescence Criminal Justice Group Project

Santrock (466) has noted that adolescents normally endure four major problems as they emerge into adulthood: juvenile delinquency, drug abuse, sexual problems and school related problems. Studies have also shown that during this stage the teenagers are very much susceptible to outside pressures and influences which cause them to have less control of their decisions and actions. The situation is much prevalent on adolescents from poor social economic background, especially among those that cannot benefit from juvenile rights and empowerment programs. The programs are helpful in making them to cope up with their risky situations of trauma, stigma and Continue reading...

Cataract is derived from Greek and Latin word which means ‘to fall down’ or ‘waterfall’. The human eye lens is naturally crystalline. Cataract is any opacity to this natural crystalline lens. It causes visual loss and blindness in humans, other mammals and birds. Generally, visual loss from cataract other than from trauma is gradual and painless.
The etiology of cataract can be any injury or trauma to the lens, including contusion injury, inflammation within the eye or uveitis, metabolic conditions like diabetes mellitus, intraocular diseases like retinal detachment, and intraocular tumors like melanoma, retinoblastoma or congenital factors.
The common Continue reading...

Abstract

Amnesia is a condition characterized by memory loss or inability to form new memories that can be caused by organic or functional factors. Organic factors that cause amnesia include brain injuries from physical trauma or medical condition. Functional factors are psychological responses to traumatic events or internal conflicts. Although the cause of amnesia is clear when memory is impaired by organic factors, the role of physiological processes in dissociative amnesia is still controversial. This paper aims to provide an overview of amnesia and the physiological processes that can explain how functional factors affect the brain and impair memory recovery.
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Corporal punishment, though used in many countries as a method of controlling and disciplining students, is not an effective disciplinary approach. Discipline is an essential feature of schools in the US. Many schools use different disciplinary approaches ranging from suspension, security methods, and corporal punishment among others. Research studies reveal that these discipline methods are not always successful and have to be implemented with a lot of care by those charged with administering them (Cameron, 2006). Corporal punishment is used as a disciplinary approach in schools because it is believed that it can act as a good deterrent to Continue reading...

Introduction

Matters of sexuality and fertility especially during rehabilitation for the past thirty years have remained controversial because not so many people want to talk about them (Phelps et al., 2001). Persons with spinal cord injuries are in need of answers on how to handle their sexuality. These questions cannot be ignored. Most of them ask questions about their attractiveness, ability to have kids and relationships. To make the matters worse, studies on sexuality among people with spinal cord injuries are scarce (Karellou, 2003).
On a positive note, advances in this sector have provided ways through which such people can Continue reading...

Psychology

Depression is experienced by many people throughout the world. It is a disorder that is sometimes unknown by the person’s family or friends. The sufferer will stay in silence and try to be happy when they are around others to hide their true feelings. The correct term for the disorder is clinical depression.While almost everyone experience depression at some point or another, not all will have the symptoms of the disorder, as theirs is not as serious as this mental disorder. This depressive disorder is classified by intense gloominess and has symptoms like changes in mood, appetite, sleep Continue reading...