Choose one of the following topics: Stem cells in the treatment of leukemia Lase
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Question
Choose one of the following topics:
Stem cells in the treatment of leukemia
Laser technology in the removal of cancerous tumours
Dialysis in the treatment of kidney dysfunction
Insulin pump in the treatment of diabetes
What To Do
Answer the following background questions:
What is this medical technology/device?
What is the history behind this medical technology/device?
How does this medical technology/device work?
How is this medical technology/device used?
Evaluate the medical technology/device by answer the following questions:
How effective is this medical technology/device?
What are some advantages of this medical technology/device (e.g. why it is more effective than conventional methods)
What are some of the effects of this medical technology/device on body systems?
Present the information for your medical technology/device in a brochure format. Be sure to make your brochure appealing and informative. This means that it should include colourful images and answers to the questions above. Information should be presented in paragraph/bullet format with subtitles. You must include REFERENCES at the back of your brochure.
Explanation / Answer
Topic chosen by me is: INSULIN PUMP IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES.
About Device:
Insulin pump is used to control blood sugar level. Insulin pump is a computerised programmable device which is small in size and delivers insulin in continuous manner throughout the day. It's working is similar to the release of insulin from the pancreas but dose of insulin has to be programmed. The delivery of insulin is either in basal rate or bolus rate. The parts of the insulin pump are: Pump, Insulin reservoir, catheter tube, infusion set with cannula.
History of Insulin Pump:
It was first designed in 1963 by Dr. Arnold Kadish. This was worn as a backpack. In 1976 a more wearable pump in the form of autosyringe was devised by Dean Kamen. He sold this to Baxter healthcare in 1981 for marketing of autosyringe. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence endorsed insulin pump in 1983 in United Kingdom.
Working of Insulin Pump:
Insulin Pump is the size of a card. Pump can be kept in the pocket or can be worn around the waist by attaching it to the belt or it can be worn on arm band. The insulin is delivered with the help of catheter which is attached to a cannula placed under the skin fat in the stomach area. Insulin pump delivers small and continuous dose of short acting Insulin at the BASAL rate, it also delivers BOLUS rate of insulin when a meal is eaten. The BASAL and BOLUS rate of insulin is programmed by the doctor.
Insulin Pump use:
Insulin pump is used in the case of patients suffering from Diabetes Mellitus. Pancreas of Patient of Type-1 diabetes do not produce much insulin hence it becomes tough for such patients to control their blood glucose levels. They need to take insulin daily twice or thrice with the help of syringes which becomes very uncomfortable and painful. To avoid this such patients can use insulin pump which can keep their blood sugar levels in check always without any fuss and pain. Since insulin pump delivers insulin in basal and bolus rate it continuously controls the blood sugar level.
Effectiveness oof Insulin Pump:
The use of Insulin Pump has increased in last fifteen years or so which shows how effective it is in controlling the blood sugar levels. Insulin pumps are more effective than injections in controlling the blood sugar without any complications. Improvements and advancement in pump technology and newer insulin analogues has made insulin pump very effective.
Advantages of Insulin Pump over conventional methods:
Effect of Insulin Pump on body system: