Introduction
Brandt Company is a group of industries primarily dealing with manufacture of engineering products. In the past the company was called Brandt electric, but to due to innovations and expansion of its manufacturing sector, it has gradually adopted the new logo “Brandt industries limited.” The company’s headquarter is in Saskatchewan Canada, although its industries are widespread in Canada. The company comprises of many industries integrated together, which work in close coordination to achieve the overall objective of the company. Industries that make Brandt are Brandt agricultural products, Brandt road Rail Corporation, Brandt tractor, and Brandt engineering products (Foster Equipments, 2009, Para.4).
Brandt Company
Brandt majors in manufacturing engineering equipments used in the agriculture and other sectors to enhance efficiency and profitability. In addition, the company’s management in collaboration with specific production units always fights to ensure their farm equipments are of high quality and secure to users. The company has many innovations in terms of production of engineering equipments for example, the art powder paint methodology, which the company uses on its products to ensure they are long lasting and attractive (Brandt industries, 2009, Para. 1-4).
The company’s agriculture equipment manufacturing sector is the most developed and advanced, whereby since time memorial it has received a lot of appraisal from both the public and agriculture ministry. The sector manufactures equipments such as sprayers, bale processers, and grain handlers. Examples of equipment manufactured by this sector include 1340 transport auger, 20 series harvester conveyers, and tracker 2. Engineering designs used by this company ensures such farm equipment are safe and of high profitability not only to user, but also to the industry.
Brandt also has an engineering sector that specializes in production of conveyor systems, processing machineries, and pipe mill accessories used by different industries. In addition to manufacturing, the industry offers its customers installation opportunities internationally and locally. Brandt’s main projects of engineering are manufacturing of paper mill appliances, cooling tables, bevellers, feed conveyers, and tip tables. On the other hand, the company also takes contracts from the rail industry, whereby it manufactures for the industry products such as car movers and locomotives. The company’s engineering department has also great contributions to the mining industry, whereby most of its contracts include manufacture of wobbler feeders, conveyor machinery, and chute machinery (Brand industries: Engineering products, 2009, p.1).
Brandt has a specific sector of its industries that specializes in manufacturing or rail road equipments. Although this department seems more to be integrated in the engineering department, it has its own specializations, whereby it manufactures heavy railway machineries such as custom railcars and heavy load handlers.
Recently the industry established another industry called the Brandt equipment solutions. This sector is primarily concerned with manufacture of appliances for heavy machineries, which helps to ensure such machinery receive required protection while in operation. The company manufactures these protectors depending on customer requirements. Example of products this sector specializes in includes track dozers, John Deere excavators, and motor graders.
The last section of Brandt industries is the Brandt tractors; a section that has specialized in manufacture of tractor equipments and appliances. It majors in manufacturing forestry machinery for example, skid steers, trenchers, grinder, graders, and other appliances used in dealing with waste products.
Brandt not only operates as manufacturing industry, but also it has many workshops all over Canada that are main training and maintenance centers. This company also works in close collaboration with other engineering companies such as John Deere construction, which deals primarily with forest conservation (Semple, 2009, p.1).
Conclusion
In conclusion, Brandt is a well established engineering company that deals with a range of products that serve many industries both locally and internationally. Recipient sectors of Brandt’s engineering works include agriculture, manufacturing, railway, and environmental conservation.
Reference List
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Case Studies – Testicular Torsion And Effects Of Estrogen
Diagnosis
From the symptoms provided by the patient and from the physical examination, it may be concluded that the patient is experiencing testicular torsion. This condition is common among individuals of ages 12 to 16. The major symptoms of this condition include nausea or vomiting, lightheadedness, swelling within one side of the scrotum, and paining of one of the testicles. The pain experienced due to testicular torsion may occur without a previous predisposing event. For the case of the patient, he denied recent trauma or illness that may have contributed to the condition. The patient complained about the acute onset of right testicular pain. He was also nauseated. From the physical examination, it was evident that the affected testicle was red, swollen, and tender. The absence of cremasteric reflex also confirms the presence of testicular torsion (Ringdahl & Teague, 2006).
Immediate intervention and future plans
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are necessary in order to save the testicle. Immediate intervention for testicular torsion involves corrective surgery. However, corrective surgery is not required in some instances. In such cases, manual rotation of the testicle in the opposite direction is used to correct the condition. If surgery is required, it should be done within a few hours after diagnosis in order to preserve the testicle. In order to prevent the recurrence in future, certain surgical procedures should be performed. It mainly involves the stitching of the testicle on the scrotum. This would help prevent rotation. This is mainly due to the fact that the unaffected testicle is at risk of testicular torsion (Lavallee & Cash, 2005).
Risks of complication in the future
Research has shown that testicular torsion is likely to recur in the future for individuals who have had previous experiences of the same condition (Callewaert & Kerrebroeck, 2010). It is particularly so if the testicular pain goes away without treatment. It is also possible for the unaffected testicle to be affected in future. Testicular torsion can occur. In case testicular torsion appears in the future and it is not treated fast enough, it is possible for the testicle to be permanently damaged due to lack of circulation (blood supply) in the area. When such patients suffer from complications, it is possible for them to damage the testes permanently and lose the ability to father children.
Absence of cremasteric reflex
The absence of cremasteric reflex implies that certain natural reactions do not occur. This is the immediate contraction of the cremaster muscle following the stroking of particular areas of the thighs. The contraction of this muscle causes the pulling up of the testes on the side where the stroking has been done. This process is initiated when the sensory and motor fibers are stimulated during stroking. This reflex action is usually exaggerated in younger individuals and may lead to misdiagnosis. It is mainly an indication of the presence of testicular torsion. Therefore, the absence of this reflex action may indicate that the individual is experiencing testicular torsion. However, the presence of this reflex action does not necessarily mean that testicular torsion is not present. Furthermore, this condition may also be caused by other conditions, such as those of the spinal cord and disorders of the lower and upper motor neurons (Wampler & Llanes, 2010).
Effects of Estrogen on the Female Reproductive Organ
Estrogen is a group of hormones produced by the female reproductive organ. They are useful in ensuring the development and maturation of the organ. They also facilitate the functioning of the organ. These hormones have varied effects on the female reproductive organ. The areas that are particularly affected include the vagina, the fallopian tubes, ovaries, the mammary glands, and the womb. Estrogen is useful for the growth of the egg follicle. It also stimulates the pituitary gland in order to cause the release of specific hormones responsible for the development of the follicle. After the release of the egg, it finds its way to the uterus via the fallopian tubes. However, for this process to be successful, estrogens need to be involved. They help develop the thick muscular wall and cause contractions that help in the transportation of both the ovum and sperms.
Effects of Progesterone on the Female Reproductive Organ
This hormone also affects the female reproductive organ in several ways. It is produced by the adrenal glands, ovary and placenta. Its main function is to regulate the condition of the inner walls of the uterus. Progesterone is vital in the reproduction process since it prepares the lining of the womb in order to ensure that the fertilized egg would be accepted. It also facilitates the implantation and development of the egg. If an adhering egg is to be rejected, this hormone also causes contractions to facilitate the process. After the fertilized egg is implanted, it forms the placenta, which would facilitate the production of progesterone during pregnancy. If the egg is not fertilized, the production of the hormone is minimized so that the wall does not continue growing and finally breaking down during the menstruation period. This hormone is also important in the development of mammary glands that produce milk for the newborn.
References
Callewaert, P., Kerrebroeck, P. (2010). New insights into perinatal testicular torsion. European Journal of Pediatrics, 169(6), 705–712.
Lavallee, M., & Cash, J. (2005). Testicular torsion: Evaluation and management. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 4(2), 102–104.
Ringdahl, E., & Teague, L. (2006). Testicular torsion. American Family Physician, 74(10), 1739–1743.
Wampler, S., & Llanes, M. (2010). Common scrotal and testicular problems. Primary Care, 37(3), 613–626.
Influenza Preparedness In Low-Resource Settings
Summary
In the article titled, ‘Influenza Preparedness in Low-resource Settings: a Look at Oxygen Delivery in 12 African Countries’, Belle, Cohen, Shindo, Lim, Velazquez-Berumen, and Ndihokubwayo (2010) investigate the preparedness of 12 African countries’ healthcare systems for influenza outbreaks. Belle et al. (2010) assert that while influenza is a serious threat to many populations in these countries, the few resources at the disposal of many healthcare resources pose an even greater risk in the event of an influenza outbreak. According to Belle et al. (2010), many healthcare facilities in countries that are being studied are inadequate. They experience even more challenges in terms of the accessibility of healthcare for patients. The situation even makes the risk even higher.
Analysis
The key strength of the article lies in its wide scope of reporting, which covers 12 African countries whose populations are at risk of influenza. Further, through the assistance of the World Healthcare Organization (WHO), it is evident that the credibility of the data and findings is affirmed. Belle et al. (2010) use survey method to take stock of the available resources such as the availability of oxygen and the associated infrastructure across 231 health centers. The survey effectively gives a snapshot of the level of preparedness of the healthcare systems for outbreaks of Influenza. The weakness of the article is that it makes important recommendations that relate to more investments in critical infrastructure in the countries survey, yet it does not adequately deal with the challenge of accessing funds. This challenge is the main hindrance to these proposed investments. Further, its focus on only one disease, namely influenza, leaves a lot to be discovered concerning the preparedness levels of healthcare facilities for other diseases.
Key Elements
The key idea that is presented in the paper is the lack of adequate preparedness in terms of addressing some illnesses such as influenza in resource-limited healthcare facilities. The findings of the research from the survey clearly show how resource-limited the health facilities are. This issue is a major concern that should be addressed to increase the preparedness of health care facilities in the countries that are mentioned in the study.
Reflection
The findings of the research indicate that only 43.8% of the healthcare facilities surveyed have an uninterrupted supply of oxygen, which is highly worrying. Further, only 24.6% of the hospitals have an operational air gadget while only 35.1% of them are connected to power. These trends show the dire need for more resources to be dedicated to improving critical infrastructures that can help healthcare facilities to handle healthcare emergencies such as influenza outbreaks. The future implications of this study are several. Firstly, there is a need for more research to be done on other diseases to ensure that the interventions that will be put forward will cater to a larger scope of diseases. Lastly, there is the need for prioritization to be done to guide proper utilization of the limited resources to provide the critical and much-needed resources to address emergency needs in the event of disease outbreaks in regions where healthcare institutions operate in resource-limited environments.
Reference List
Belle, M., Cohen, J., Shindo, N., Lim, L., Velazquez-Berumen, A., & Ndihokubwayo, B. (2010). Influenza preparedness in low-resource settings: a look at oxygen delivery in 12 African countries. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 4(7), 419-424.