CT Speech 10/2016

Christopher Garrity                                                                                                     10/01/2016     

Importance of a CT machine in the medical field

Specific Purpose:  To inform my audience about the importance of a CT scan.

Central Idea: To have my classmates understand the importance and uses of a CT scan. Have the class leave today with more knowledge of how the benefits will outweigh the risks when it comes to computed tomography imaging.

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Introduction: 

My name is Christopher Garrity and I am looking to pursue a career in the medical field. I have been working at St. Francis hospital in Roslyn, New York for roughly nine months. I currently work for the radiology department where I am a CT technologist assistant. Through this speech I am here to inform you about the importance of a CT machine and some of its uses. Through this presentation we will cover a small history of the machine origin, different scans which can be performed, as well as the importance of contrast administered by a CT technologist which yields more precise results. On a standard day working for radiology, myself and a CT technologist will be working to complete these scans in a timely fashion. While every scan we complete holds an importance to one of our patients, there are emergencies which occur and take precedence over the others and I would like to give an example with a story. This includes a code which is announced over the loudspeaker called “Neuro RRT” followed by the location of the patient. This code is determined by an employee at the hospital who has suspicion that a patient is suffering from a stroke. When this occurs, myself and the technologist will work diligently to complete whatever scan is on the table and have the room cleared and prepared for the patient which will be rushed down to our department. When this code is called a team of employees who make up our stroke response team will all come to our office very quickly, to assess the patient and speak with the radiologist as well as a neurologist to determine a plan of which steps to take to ensure the patients wellbeing.

Body:

I.         A background and history of CT scanning. 

                  A.   Invented in 1972 by British engineer Godfrey Hounsfield and Allan Cormack.

B.   Both individuals received the Nobel peace prize for their contributions to medicine.

C. CT scan is abbreviated for Computed Tomography Imaging.

D. CT is a combination of many x-ray images taken from different angles to produce cross sectional images.

                 

      II.       Different scans performed.

A.    Head

1. Can rule out skull fractures, internal bleeding, brain tumors, stroke, aneurysm.

B.     Abdomen and Pelvis.

1.      Can rule out issues such as colon cancer, diverticulitis, appendicitis or an abscess in the abdomen.

C.     Angiography

1.      Uses IV contrast which highlights your vessels.

2.      Used to examine your vessels throughout the body.

3.      Can detect a thrombus such as a PE.

4.      Used to detect aneurysms.

D.    Spine

1.      Detect herniated discs.

2.      Compare the spine before and after surgery

3.      Can detect tumors in the vertebral column.

III.       The uses of IV and Oral contrast

A.    Intravenous contrast

1.      Administered through an IV

2.      Labs must come back with normal kidney function to administer this contrast

3.      Two types of contrast we use are Visipaque and Omnipaque.

4.      The iodine in this contrast will highlight the vessels to look for any obstructions or thrombus.

B.     PO (Oral contrast)

1.      Two drinks will be administered two hours before the exam.

2.      Used to highlight areas of the GI tract in the Abdomen and Pelvis.

3.      Oral contrast takes at least 90 minutes to fully pass through the GI tract.

4.      Can be used for any issues which stem for abdominal pain such as diverticulitis and appendicitis.

       Conclusion:

            As a result, we have reviewed many of the main points when referring to CT scans used in the healthcare field. These scans have become very crucial when diagnosing patients with a variety of different diseases and have improved healthcare tremendously within the past 50 years. As technology continues to grow, we see more and more examples of how machines such as computed tomography helps to increase longevity.

Explorer Club FSC

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Life In Ancient Greece

As we know, Ancient Greek life was very different then life today. The world was not modernized and industrialized the way it is now. In Ancient Greece, individuals worked hard every day to feed themselves and to obtain goods that are necessary for every day survival. Another important part of life during this time was theatre. Theatre was one of the only forms of entertainment for people and it was also a place where many gathered to socialize. Here is an excerpt on ancient Greek life.
"Men if they were not training in military, or discussing politics they went to the Theatre for entertainment. To watch dramas that they could relate to, including tragedies and comedies. These often involved current politics and gods in some form. It is thought that women were not allowed to watch theatre or perform at the theatre, although male actors did play women roles.
Lives of Women in Ancient Greece were closely tied to domestic work, spinning, weaving and other domestic duties. They were not involved in public life or in politics. The live were normally quite confined to the house although one public duty was acting as a priestess at a temple.
Children in ancient Greece usually occupied their time playing with toys and games." (Ancient Greek)
To read more about ancient Greek lifestyle visit http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Life/ as it was very helpful for me to obtain knowledge about life during these times.

Spohocles Life

"Born in 495 B.C. about a mile northwest of Athens, Sophocles was to become one of the great playwrights of the golden age. The son of a wealthy merchant, he would enjoy all the comforts of a thriving Greek empire. He studied all of the arts. By the age of sixteen, he was already known for his beauty and grace and was chosen to lead a choir of boys at a celebration of the victory of Salamis. Twelve years later, his studies complete, he was ready to compete in the City Dionysia--a festival held every year at the Theatre of Dionysus in which new plays were presented.
In his first competition, Sophocles took first prize--defeating none other than Aeschylus himself. More than 120 plays were to follow. He would go on to win eighteen first prizes, and he would never fail to take at least second......Of Sophocles' more than 120 plays, only seven have survived in their entirety. Of these, Oedipus the King is generally considered his greatest work. This tragedy of fate explores the depths of modern psycho-analysis as Oedipus unwittingly kills his father and marries his mother in an attempt to avoid the very prophecy he ultimately fulfills." (Sophocles)

For more information on Sophocles life - http://www.imagi-nation.com/moonstruck/clsc1.htm was a great source of information.

Oedipus Rex Summary

   Oedipus Rex is a greek tragedy written by Sophocles. To begin the play a plague has stricken the city of Thebes. Oedipus, the king of Thebes ordered his brother - in - law Creon to visit an oracle to find out how to help the city. The oracle stated that the plague will end when the murderer of King Laius is found and dismissed. To find out more about the murder oedipus sent out for the blind prophet Tiresias. Oedipus did not want to believe Tiresias that he was the one who had killed king Laius, so Oedipus accuses Creon and Tiresias of conspiring against his life, and charged Tiresias with insanity. Now angered before leaving the stage, Tiresias left Oedipus with one more riddle saying that the murderer of Laius will turn out to be both father and brother to his own children, and the son of his own wife. Soon after Tiresias leaves Oedipus' wife Jocasta helped explain the murder of King Laius to him to help solve the mistery. After hearing about his death, Oedipus believes that he could be the murderer of Laius. After calling upon a local shepherd he is informed that he was the son of Laius and that he was sent to be killed as a new born child. He had also come to realize that he also was the murderer of his father and the husband of his own mother! Realizing who he is and who his parents are Oedipus flees the scene while gouging his own eyes out. While bleeding he begs to be exiled and asks Creon to take care of his young children.

Antigone

"Oedipus Rex" written by Sophocles was one of the three outstanding plays in the "Oedipus Cycle" trilogy. "Antigone", is the last play in his trilogy and is an impressive piece of work written by Sophocles. Here is an online verson of the play for those who are interested to keep reading. http://classics.mit.edu/Sophocles/antigone.html (Jebb R.C.)

Oedipus Rex Movie Clip

Although animated, this short video clip provides a synopsis of what happened during the play "Oedipus Rex"

 

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Greek Gods

Here are the names, as well as some photos of Greek Gods and Godesses. For more information about the history and story behind each God and Godess http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0881990.html. (The Olympian Gods)

Zeus


Hera


Poseidon


Hades


Apollo

Short Story Essay Literary Devices 2/20/13

Characterization is a popular literary element that authors use to show the common gestures, actions and personality traits of characters in their writing.  Edgar Allen Poe and Ernest Hemingway both use other formal elements to help develop such characterization in their stories. In "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe, and “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway both authors use irony, setting, and point of view to all create better characterization in their stories.

            Poe uses many examples of irony in "The Cask of Amontillado" to help form characterization in his writing. The name Fortunado can be viewed as someone fortunate, or someone who has wealth, and it is soon discovered that Fortunados fate is not “fortunate”. Another example of dramatic irony shown by Poe is how Fortunado states that a cough will not kill him, "Enough, the cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough."(Poe 6)  As a reader, it is understood that although his cold may not kill him that something else will. This irony used by Poe helps give the reader more insight about the character and can also foreshadow their actions. Ernest Hemingway also uses irony to characterize in “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”. A clear example of irony used is the fact that both the old man and the "older" waiter prefer to stay out late while the young man in the story prefers to go home early. This shows how although typically a younger man would enjoy staying out later a lonely old man would rather stay at the bar with no friends then to leave and be on his own.

            The setting of "The Cask of Amontillado" is used by Poe to help form the demeanor of his characters. Showing where their actions are being held help to understand more about the characters. Fortunado is originally found during the carnival season wearing cloths similar to a jester. You can infer from this how Fortunado is a quite foolish character and may be gullible to others. The rest of the story takes place in the cold, dark and musty catacombs of the Montresors.  This setting draws to conclusions that Montressor is a dark and shady person with no good in mind. The dark and damp setting of the catacombs also ties very well with the conclusion of the story as Montressor has taken Fortunado to this unpleasant place as his death bed. Setting is also used to create better characterization for Ernest Hemingway as well. Taking place very late at night in a café with not a soul left besides the waiters helps to grasp the loneliness of the man still drinking alone. This setting truly makes the reader realize how this man has nothing else going for him in his life.

            Another important literary element used to build characterization is the point of view. This is important when creating a character because the narrator’s point of view plays a large role with what we know about a specific character and how we feel about them. This is important in "The Cask of Amontillado" because with Montresor as the narrator we may assume although we never know what Fortunado did so badly to deserve a sentence of death. This shows how Montresor is a shady person to trick Fortunado to his death while acting as a friend. Point of view also plays a large role in “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” as it does not tell you what hardships the old man may be facing in his life in which he does not want to leave the café.

Poetry Essay 3/10/13

Poetry Essay Topic 2

 

            James Mercer Langston Hughes was an African American poet who lived through some of the toughest times in America as a Negro. He was forced to grow up and live in a world where African Americans were not treated equally by white Americans. Throughout his hardships, he became an inspiration, as well as an innovator to the new form of jazz poetry. Hughes was most commonly credited for his work during the Harlem Renaissance (Langston). In the poems “I, Too” and “Mother to Son,” Langston Hughes displays both powerful and unique language within his writing through literary elements to display its message to the reader.

            In the poem “Mother to Son,” Langston Hughes has a very unique use of language within his writing. In this poem the reader is embraced with words of wisdom as Hughes uses literary devices to show the constant uphill battle in life. This poem gives the reader an impression that an African American mother is speaking to her son; although uneducated she has many life experiences that she shares with her son. Hughes, who is highly educated and skilled in writing, uses the literary element of informal writing to give the reader the image that this poem was actually written by an African American woman to her son. He writes, “Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.” (Hughes 1,2) These lines show proof of how informal his writing was by using the phrase “ain’t been no”. He also used other examples of this unique writing later on in his poem by saying “I'se been a-climbin' on, And reachin' landin's, And turnin' corners,” (Hughes 9, 10, 11). These examples are all part of the building blocks which make Langston Hughes’s such a talented and unique poet through his language.

            In “I, Too,” Hughes conveys not only a unique style of writing but he also expresses very powerful writing within this poem. Langston Hughes did not write these poems to complain to his audience, but instead he wanted to educate them on the suffrage that was going on during this time period. “I, Too” is a great example of his powerful words that were heard around the world. Hughes states, “I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong.”(Hughes 2-7). These lines use vivid imagery and powerful language to show his feelings on racism. “I Too” as a whole shows the injustice of racism and is an anti-discrimination poem. Hughes also uses powerful imagery making the reader truly understand what it must have been like living in his position.” Nobody'll dare Say to me, "Eat in the kitchen," Then.”(Hughes 11-14). This can make someone who did not live through this struggle understand how Hughes feels about the discrimination that was taking place, and how he wanted to make a stand against it.

            Langston Hughes will always be remembered as one of the most famous poets of all time. He used unique and powerful forms of writing to form a clear message for his readers. His poems “I Too” and “Mother to Son” both carry very strong messages to their readers; and no matter what time period they may be read the interpreter will always be able to understand the hardships that Langston Hughes faced and the theme of his poems through his language.

Hemingway

   "It was a nothing that he knew too well. It was all a nothing and a man was a nothing too. It was only that and light was all it needed and a certain cleanliness and order. Some lived in it and never felt it but he knew it all was nada y pues nada y nada y pues nada. Our nada who art in nada, nada be thy name thy kingdom nada thy will be nada in nada as it is in nada..."(Hemingway 146)

I believe that this passage perfectly describes A Clean Well Lighted Place a short story by Ernest Hemingway. This passage is very effective because it does a good job explain the nothingness of the mans life, which can also reflect Hemingway's feelings about his own life.

About Me

My name is Chris Garrity, born February 8, 1994. I went to Willaim Floyd High School and graduated in 2012. I currently live in Levittown, Ny and attend Farmingdale State college. I also currently work three jobs. At Farmingdale i work as a secretary for Transfer Services, I also work at a shooting range called Suffolk County Trap and Skeet and deliver kitchen cabinets for my grandparents business Family Kitchens and Baths. During my free time from school i enjoy all of the work i have to continue to save money. In my life my family and friends are very important to me. I have my mother, father, my sister Christina, and my two brothers Liam and Michael. My grandparents are also very important to me as i live with them now as I attend school. I'am also fortunate to have my friends Vinny, Nick and Adam. One last person who is very important to me is my girlfriend Kacie, she has always been there for me no matter what and I couldnt imagine not having her in my life. Although I want to succeed and one day become a Physicians Assistant, I do not enjoy doing schoolwork. I have become such a procrastonator to get my work complete and it is something that I do not look forward to doing. Besides work I also enjoy playing sports and going to the gym. Atlthough I have suffered a bad case of tendonitis and it has held me back from working out this year, it was always be something that i enjoy doing. As this semester draws to an end the studying becomes more difficult and the workload increases but it brings us all just a step closer to our common goal of graduating college.

                  - Chris Garrity

Trap Shooting

 

Being an employee of the gun range has made me enjoy trap and skeet as a hobby. Trap is a game only shot only using a shotgun and your score is calculated out of 25 shots. There are five positions where each shooter takes five shots at each position. Although each target comes out away from you, the specific angel is always random. This makes the sport easy for one to learn, but difficult to master.

 

 

 

Photos of the Range

 

These are photos I have taken of the shooting range to give the viewer a visual of a shooting range atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

Where can I shoot Trap and Skeet?

This is a link which displays everywhere in New York State that you can shoot either trap, skeet or sporting clays.

http://www.claytargetsonline.com/list.php/NY

English 102 Class Summary

   English 102 with Prof. Candia has by far been one of my favorite english classes that I have taken. During the semester we have read a lot of literature that has kept me interested throughout the class. Unfortunately the semester has come to an end so soon and we have only began to touch base on the short stories, poems and plays that we have read.

   To begin the semester we started reading short stories by famous authors such as Ernest Hemmingway, John Updike, William Faulkner, Edgar Allen Poe, and Shirley Jackson. Through these great authors I learned the uses of many different literary devices such as irony, setting and point of view. The use of these literary devices helped me to become a much better writer by utilizing these techniques. I believe that I have learned a lot more about writing in this one semester through learning new techniques and writing on a consistant basis.

   Another interesting topic we touched base on this semester was poetry. We read pieces from poets such as Robert Frost, Langston Hughes and William Wordsworth. In my opinion Langston Hughes was my favorite poet that we covered. Langston Hughes really expressed himself well throughout his poetry. He was such a talented writer that he used techniques such as illiterate writing to better display his message through his poems. Langstgon Hughes' techniques helped me to become a better writer and create better imagery for the reader.

   As a result this has been a very good semester for me. The assignments we were given were very interesting to me and they helped me to become better at writing. Although having the struggle of waking up to make it to class on time, it has been a class I have enjoyed attending and I would recommend this class along with Prof. Candia to any student.
  

Works Cited

     

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"Ancient Greek Everyday Life." Ancient Greece. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Life/>.

Jebb, R. C. "The Internet Classics Archive." Antigone by Sophocles. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://classics.mit.edu/Sophocles/antigone.html>.

"Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King Summary." Study Guides & Essay Editing. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.gradesaver.com/oedipus-rex-or-oedipus-the-king/study-guide/short-summary/>.

"The Olympian Gods and Goddesses." Infoplease. Infoplease, 2012. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0881990.html>.

"Sophocles." Sophocles. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.imagi-nation.com/moonstruck/clsc1.htm>.