Although aldosterone retains Sodium and water, it induces excretion of Potassium. Potassium can be induced by angiotensin II. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) ADH is a polypeptide, which is secreted by the hypothalamus, and it is stored in the posterior pituitary gland. ADH is released when water level is low in the blood stream. ADH regulates the body water level by concentrating urine and thereby reducing urine volume.
Gas masks are essential in an evacuation of a biological or chemical disaster. Knowing how to use it properly will increase your chance for survival. There are different types of gas masks, and you should follow the specific instructions for that particular mask.
Surgical Mask and Eye Protection. In strict sterile situations, such as in the OR or with protective isolation, the mask covers the mouth and nose. The purpose of the mask is to form a barrier to stop the transmission of pathogens. In the OR or during other sterile procedures, the mask prevents harmful microorganisms in your respiratory tract from spreading to the client. When the client has an infection, the mask protects you from his or her pathogens.