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Because Potassium is responsible for cell membrane excitability. When it is depleted the membranes of the body do not move. The person will develop a paralytic ileus (Intestinal paralysis) and food/gas will not move through the intestines. So they get this bloated destination of their abdomen.
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What is the effect on the heart function in the case of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia?
Hypokalemia and hyperkalmia both can have effects on the heart function. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arriythmias.
Abdominal distension after surgery?
related to herniaDrainage lines inserted during surgery may result in abdominal hernia similar to inguinal hernia (much lower on the torso) in treatment. The gap in the muscle tissue is reinforced with fabric. This requires a surgical procedure and suspension of strenuous activities for a few weeks. Related to Abdominal Surgery (colectomy in this case)Abdominal surgery causes reduction in peristalsis because it usually involves handling the bowels manually - this is the natural response of the bowels, to stop peristalsis. Consequently, gases and fluids accumulate and stretch out the lower bowels (referring to colectomy in this case) which causes the muscles to weaken and so peristalsis cannot continue as normal - this allows more gases to accumulate. In effect, all the accumulated gases causes distension of the abdomen. one way to prevent this is using a nasogastric tube to suction out stomach fluids and gases soon after surgery.
Where on the person's abdomen should you give abdominal thrusts in case of choking?
Abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver, should be given just above the navel on the person's abdomen in case of choking.
What is the proper technique for an abdominal crunch?
The proper technique for an abdominal crunch is to make sure that you isolate your abdominal area so that you do not use anything else such as your neck muscles, make sure that you only use the desired area which in this case is the abdominal area
What reaction occurs when uranium atoms are split?
In such a case nuclear fission occurs.
What is the potentially fatal effect of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia?
Hypokalemia is a medical term for low levels of potassium, a mineral that humans need for normal health. One of the body systems affected by hypokalemia and hyperkalemia is the cardiovascular system.High or low potassium causes abnormalities on an EKG, showing irrigular cardiac arrythmias.On an EKG of a patient with hypo or hyperkalemia it will show aU wave - The various spikes, bumps and waves on the ECG tracing follow a specific pattern; if this pattern looks unusual, this may be a signal that something is wrong with the heart. In the case of a patient with hypokalemia, there's an extra "bump" on the ECG tracing, called a "U" waveSinus Bradycardia ( abnormal heart rhythms that start out in the ventricles, which are the chambers of the heart that pump blood throughout the body. MedlinePlus describes ventricular fibrillation as a dangerous heart rhythm in which the muscle fibers that make up the ventricle contract in a random, uncontrolled way. When this occurs, the blood in the ventricles does not get pumped out to the rest of the body. If the person who is in ventricular fibrillation does not get immediate medical help, he will die due to cardiac arrest.)Ventricular Fibrillation - Another effect of hypokalemia on the heart is called sinus bradycardia, a term used to describe a heart rate that is slower than 60 beats per minute.
Can a boy be a pregnant?
Not naturally. There was a case about a man who had an egg implanted for an abdominal pregnancy, but the birth could not be natural.
If an organism is green how does it get food?
It depends on the type of organism. In the case of plants, many of which are green, photosynthesis occurs. In the case of some animals, like certain frogs, ingestion occurs.
How much will you be paying for abdominal liposuction?
The cost would be based on the specifics of your case. Your geographic location will also effect the cost.
A boating accident occurs In which case must the accident be reported to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources?
When a death occurs
How common are Abdominal wall defects in the US?
occurs in the United States at a rate of one case per 2,000 births, which means that some 2,360 cases are diagnosed per year. Mothers below the age of 20 are four times as likely as mothers in their late twenties to give birth to affected babies
Is myopia a refraction disorder?
Yes. It usually occurs as the result of an elongated eyeball. In this case, the focal point occurs in front of the retina.
