i VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA: EDUCATION AND PREVENTION A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE BY MEGHAN CROCKETT BSN‚ RN‚ CMSRN DR. NAGIA ALI - ADVISOR BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUNCIE‚ IN DECEMBER 2011 Table of Contents Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………….….....i Abstract.……………………………………….……………………………………...….iii Chapter I………………………………………………………………………...………....1 Introduction…………………………………………….…………………………
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red blood cell and other allogeneic blood products in selected patients 9. Insulin therapy if indicated Major Outcomes Considered * Length of stay in intensive care unit (ICU) * Morbidity and mortality Incidence of healthcare-associated infections Interventions and Practices Considered 1. Elevation of the head of the bed 2. Maintaining cuff pressure in the endotracheal tube between 20-25 mmHg 3. Circuit changes 4. Use of heated humidifiers and heat and
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COMPONENTS OF A QUALITY DEBATE: Terminology and Crafting a Solid Debate Brief There is a lot of terminology surrounding any debate. In order to be properly informed and to construct a solid debate brief‚ you must familiarize yourself with the lingo (Come on‚ you know you wanna Geek out and be in the know)! A debate centers largely around writing from a deficit model. 1. The Deficit Model of Writing a. The Deficit Model of Writing focuses on identifying areas that need to be improved
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Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Presentation objective: Increase awareness of ways to prevent Healthcare Associated Infections Leann Bibbs Sheila Gerald Fnu Harvinder Kaur Marcela Rodriguez How HAI Costs? Millions of Dollars Much Pain and Suffering Loss of Limb and Life Are the leading cause of preventable deaths •Institute of Healthcare Improvement. (2015) 100‚000 Lives campaign. Retrieved from: IHI.org Individual‚ Family and Community • “The names of the patients whose lives we save
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The Ethical Debate of Pornography Ashford University Dr. Craig Allen SOC120: Ethics and Social Responsibility Aug 15‚ 1014 Abstract In this report‚ I will attempt to describe‚ compare‚ and apply the ethical theories and perspectives to the topic of pornography to explain how the theories and perspectives would analyze this issue. What are the ethical issues of pornography and are there breaches of ethical behavior? In this report‚ we will apply the ethical theories of Utilitarianism‚ Deontology
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Debate Paper For decades gay rights has been at the forefront of national debates‚ especially the debate on gay marriage. In today’s society gay marriage is being pushed to be legal in all 50 states‚ currently it is only legal in Massachusetts‚ New Hampshire‚ Connecticut‚ Maryland‚ Maine‚ New York‚ Vermont‚ Iowa‚ Washington and most recently Rhode Island. The debate over whether gay marriage is moral is really up to which side of the debate one stands on. Currently in the United States same
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Changes Associated With Aging 200425940 Lewis University Changes Associated With Aging As people approach old age‚ they experience many different types of changes. There are many physical as well as biological changes that occur as people age. Hormonal and reproductive changes also occur. These types of changes contribute to aging and life expectancy. Most of these changes happen to everybody eventually‚ however there are a few interventions that can be done to help delay some of the negative
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The Debate of Hunting Leonardo Chavez com220 September‚ 12‚ 2010 Matt Ray The Debate of Hunting Even though hunting should not be a sport‚ hunting helps maintain a healthy herd and promotes land‚ wildlife conservation. Because without hunting herds will over populate and become sick from starvation or spread disease. Hunters are a major supporter and play a big part in wildlife management. People for many years have debated about‚ hunting as a sport‚ or if it is only a means of people
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and it is important for all employers in the company to implement their safety rules and comply with those rules. In all cases‚ the employer remains responsible for ensuring the safety of its workers. HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PORT There are safety and health hazards associated with the company. Safety Hazards: 1) Falls from Heights Many of the activities
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY THE BAPTISM DEBATE A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO PROFESSOR MARSHALL WICKS‚ PHD IN COMPLETION OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THEO 350-B02 BY RANDY WILSON LYNCHBURG‚ VA MAY 28‚ 2011 Introduction The debate over baptism has become one that encompasses so many areas. Where most theological discussions are concerned with a primary topic‚ baptism debates consist of many. Debates on the purpose of baptism‚ the benefits of baptism‚ who baptism was designed for
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