Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Basic Back Table Set-up

The following images are intended to provide a sample basic back table set-up.  Each of you should study these images and plan the set-up of your sterile field accordingly.  Remember that you must set-up quickly, be efficient, maintain sterile technique, and not touch any item more than once.  The trick is to have a game plan and set up your field the same way every time.  Good luck!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Chvosteks Sign Google Videos

A positive Chvostek's sign shows hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism.

Trousseau sign

Positive Trousseau's Sign may indicate hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

How to write an APA Research Paper Outline | Essay Writing Blog

I would like all of you to take a moment and review the expectations for the upcoming research paper assignment. The topic for your ten-page paper must be approved by me prior to submitting your outline on Monday, July 26. I will be expecting to hear from each of you by this Thursday. Email me your topic proposal related to anatomy, physiology, or pathophysiology. Please see the following references for information about writing an outline for a research paper in APA format:

How to write an APA Research Paper Outline Essay Writing Blog

Sample Outline

Purdue - Developing an outline, sample outlines
Tips for writing a thesis statement:

Purdue University

General APA formatting information:

OWL at Purdue

Boise State University - APA Style Guide

University of Southern Mississippi

APA Sample Paper:

Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Nerve Conduction Blockade Demonstration

Students had the opportunity to perform a Bier Block procedure on their instructor Mr. Hughes in order to demostrate a nerve conduction blockade procedure.  Good job Andrew for not blowing my vein out with the IV!



Friday, July 2, 2010

Yahoo Body Maps

Andrew found this resource on Yahoo. It contains some great information and anatomical diagrams of the various body systems, enjoy!