explain why a broken neck at C2 can cause respiratory paralysis and suffocation?

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im not really good at this thing... (2 points for me)
anyways ill guess...
the pattern im using is that everything under the broken spine or neck or whatever will be paralize
for example spine in the lumbar area can cause paralysis on your lumbar area down to your feet...
since C2 is above the lungs the nerves connected to the lungs rom the brain is also disrupted... so... the respiratory will not function very well that could lead to the loss of function... and if there is no function... there would be no air or oxygen coming in.. and then there is your suffocation...  (+ info)

Is "respiratory paralysis" in patients violent or not? Does the patient feel any pain when RP leads to death?

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Someone died from a "respiratory paralysis from non depolarizing blockade at neuromuscular junctions".

I've been told that the patient's central nervous system was not affected and she remained conscious and aware until respiratory paralysis resulted in "cessation of breathing".

One of the medical students explained to me, that the muscular paralysis was an ascending flaccid paralysis as the lower limbs, in this case, were affected first.

The cause of death was lack of oxygen to the brain and heart as a consequence of respiratory paralysis.

My question relates to "cessation of breathing" and the fact that the patient, seemingly, was conscious and aware of her surroundings when the cessation of breathing happened.

So does this mean that - when the cessation of breathing happened - she was feeling the same as if someone, for instance, would put a hand over my mouth and would close my nostrils, so I can't breath (in which case, as we all know, my death would be very violent and almost unbearable, because when I try to hold my breath for as long as I can, it becomes so hard towards the end, that I just open my mouth and gasp for air, and, of course, this is a natural reaction found in all human beings when they are deprived of air), or did she rather suddenly "disconnect" and died in peace, very quietly?
To "N": The cause of the paralysis is unknown and she was not intubated in time, because the small "hospital" in some Mexican rural area had no intubator, believe it or not. Well, they said they had it, but it got broken, and the new one from New Mexico didn't arrive yet. You see how much us, humans, are dependent on modern technology. A human life could have been saved, if only the intubator was available...
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Sleep Paralysis affecting respiratory system?

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Last night i was having trouble falling asleep. I have had sleep paralysis my whole life but this was one of the worst. I took a nap about 4-5 hours before I went to bed, ate patato chips and had two cups of tea. I was also angry with my fiance and stressed so i think these were the main causes of it. anyway, i went iinto sleep paralysis about 3am (fell asleep i would say around 2) I was having problems falling asleep. when I went into sleep paralysis, i kept trying to snap out of it. i was trying to prevent myself from falling asleep because i really thought i was gonna dye. i kept trying to move my hands fingers, anything, i even tried to call out for help to my fiance and i dont know if i was successful or not then i felt like i was strugging to breathe and that scared the hell out of me, i also felt like i was gonna have a seisure or something when that happened i told myself thats it i have to get up and somehow. also in the middle of this i thought i had a lit cigarette in my hand and that scared the hell out of me because i thought i would drop it and it would land on the bed (i think that was a hallucination). my main concerns are can i hurt myself during these episodes and can i die. i have been having them since i was probably 4 years old but i am really scared. i woke up this morning feeling really sick and stressed out. has anyone ever died from this?
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What happens if you get sleep paralysis and someone else is in the room?

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I just looked at a few videos of Sleep Paralysis and I heard that you are paralised and you see visions and stuff. What would happen if a real person was awake when you were having sleep paralysis, what would the awake person see?
My husband has been in the room many times while I have had it and nothing happens he just thinks im sleeping normally ... I have asked him to wake me if he notices me breathing strangely because I breathe really deep and loud to try and signal him to wake me up.  (+ info)

Respiratory therapists, do you always have to work the night shift when starting out?

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I'm interested in respiratory therapy, but I've been told that you must start out on the graveyard shift when you begin. I'm not sure I want to do this as I hate working overnight.

Should this be expected if I enter the field?
Unfortunately, most respiratory therapists do have to work the less desirable night and weekend shifts when they first start out, until they gain seniority. That being said, it is really a crap shoot as far as how long it could take for you to move to day shift. I've known some therapists who got a day position pretty easily, and others who had to work night shifts for more than 5 years before a day shift opened up.

You could always specialize in PFT's, since they are generally only done during clinic hours.  (+ info)

How can being stabbed in the back lead to paralysis of the right lower extremity?

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This is a question in a case study I have to do for my physio lab, the patient was stabbed in the back at the mid-thoracic level and close to the midline. She lost all sensory functions in her right leg. Why would she exhibit flaccid paralysis first and then spastic paralysis?
There are three spinal cord tracts that most doc's are concerned with. The spinothalmic tract supplies pain and temperature sensation and crosses over to opposite side of the body every few segments. If you stab this tract at level T6 on the left or in the middle where the tract is crossing over to the right, you loose this sensation on that entire side of the body.
Damage in the spinal cord itself would be considered an upper motor neuron lesion which has the symptoms of increase reflexes and no fasiculaton of the muscle(flaccid). There is a difference between the symptoms immediate and late due to the initally swelling around the nerve decreasing and the further demylinization of the damaged nerve  (+ info)

What are some effective ways to get rid of sleep paralysis?

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Since I started college in the fall I have been getting sleep paralysis episodes. Some where I know I'm awake I just can't move or open my eyes. Others when something is laying on top of me telling me its going to kill me and I can't get away and I can't move, open my eyes and breathing is difficult. Also, I even have ones where I can hear someone walking toward and into my room but I can't move.

What are some effective ways to get rid of sleep paralysis?
Bad sleep habits can contribute to sleep paralysis, and it makes sense that your sleep schedule might have been disturbed since you began college. Try to find ways to make your sleep more restful, with fewer interruptions.

When you have sleep paralysis, the most important thing is not to panic. Everyone is paralyzed during REM sleep; most people just don't notice it, most of the time. When sleep paralysis happens, you have started to awaken but the paralysis that is a natural part of REM has not yet worn off. It's essentially a signal that your body is not quite ready to wake up, and if you accept that fact and be patient, the experience should be a lot less unpleasant. It's important to understand that what you're experiencing isn't dangerous. The feeling of something trying to kill you, and having difficulty breathing, is largely created by your mind. You may not be in the most comfortable position, but you are physically okay, and if there was something truly wrong, your body would wake you up. Your mind is exaggerating the discomfort your body is feeling, and you'd be surprised at the strong effect that a little positive thinking and self-confidence can have on the experience.  (+ info)

How does the respiratory system connect to other bodily systems?

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I'm doing a science project, and talking about how Pulmonologoy and the respiratory system relates to other bodily system. I've already found info on the Digestive and and Cardiology system, but I'm at a loss for how it relates to the Endocrine, Excretory and Nervous systems. If you know any or all, please answer! Thanks so much!
nervous system: there are nerves that enervate the diaphragm (and thoracic muscles), which are critical to muscular manipulation of the lung volume.

Endocrine: see renin-angiotensin system.

Excretory: perhaps the surfactant excretions that decrease surface energies, so that the lung doesn't collapse onto itself.  (+ info)

What causes Sleep Paralysis and how can i cure it?

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Once in a while I awake from a nap or deep sleep and i'm unable to move, i struggle with my breathing and it feels like there's an enourmous weight pressing on my chest. I feel terrified, and on top of this, everytime i have this paralysis, i can see a tall, shadowy figure at the end of my bed. How can i cure this terrifying sensation?
ive had that before. dont listen to anyone if they say ghosts or whatever lol. LOLLOLO. its just so f'ing stupid. and dont waste time praying. it doesnt work. all it is is your body is a sleep state but your mind in a semi concious dream state. first. dont be scared of anything. becuase theres nothing really there, its just the same as a nightmare... forget about anything like that and that will eliminate any "scary figures". and just meditate before u fall asleep and get yourself into a good state of mind. things like whats happening to you is usually stress related. so try to chill out.  (+ info)

How does the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems work together?

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This is for a science project due tomorrow, I have the main part done but I'm having trouble answering these questions:

How do the digestive and respiratory systems work together?

How do the digestive and circulatory systems work together?

How do the respiratory and circulatory systems work together?
Digestive and respiratory work together because the lungs and will supply the blood with o2 and that will travel threw the circulatory system via arteries, veins, and capillaries. the o2 can then be absorbed in the muscles used in the digestive system to break up food and use it for energy.the circulatory and repertory work together to supply the body with o2 and to remove co2. the lungs will take in o2 and will go into small tubes called bronchioles. these will then connect into aveoli then to capillaries. the capillaries then transfer the 02 into the heart to pumped throughout the body. hope this helps good luck  (+ info)

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