Processing, extraction and purity
Chapter 4 Processing, extraction and purity EXTRACTION FROM NATURAL PRODUCTS When considering quality and composition of an essential oil the method of extraction plays a crucial role. An essential oil…
GENERAL SURGERY
Health, disease and therapy
Chapter 6 Health, disease and therapy Having now discussed the characteristics and chemistry of the essential oils and before we move on to their applications in the treatment of clients…
A 68-year-old woman with a left hemiplegia following a conscious collapse
Problem 44 A 68-year-old woman with a left hemiplegia following a conscious collapse Timothy Kleinig A previously independent, right-handed 68-year-old woman slid to the floor while eating lunch with her…
Dysphagia and weight loss in a middle-aged man
Problem 12 Dysphagia and weight loss in a middle-aged man Sarah K. Thompson A 55-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of dysphagia and weight loss. He reports that his…
A 35-year-old woman with hypertension
Problem 38 A 35-year-old woman with hypertension Anne Tonkin A 35-year-old woman presents to the emergency department complaining of 5 days of progressive generalized headache and nausea. Her blood pressure…
‘Jack has leg weakness’
Problem 41 ‘Jack has leg weakness’ Gabriel Lee Jack is a 39-year-old electrical engineer. In the past few months, he has noticed that his left leg feels weak. There is…
Breathlessness and weight loss in a 58-year-old man
Problem 34 Breathlessness and weight loss in a 58-year-old man Hubertus P.A. Jersmann A 58-year-old accountant presents with 3 months of progressive breathlessness on exertion. He has no associated chest…
Nausea and constipation in an older woman
Problem 17 Nausea and constipation in an older woman Robert Ludemann A 68-year-old woman presents with a 2-day history of nausea and constipation. She has not been able to eat…
A woman with palpitations
Problem 49 A woman with palpitations David Torpy A 63-year-old female retired administrative assistant attends your preoperative assessment clinic prior to a diagnostic left knee arthroscopy after several months of…
Fatigue and bruising in a teenager
Problem 47 Fatigue and bruising in a teenager Charles G. Mullighan A usually fit and active 13-year-old boy complains of gradually worsening tiredness for a month. In the last few…
