Ingestion of organophosphate compounds presents a significant risk to patients and the health care professionals. Organophosphate poisoning can cause permanent damage it may even result in death (Curtis‚ Ramsden‚ Friendship‚ 2007). Patients who intentionally self harm with the ingestion of organophosphates are usually severely poisoned compared to those who accidently or have occupational exposures. This paper will discuss the case study of Joe (a fictitious name will be used for the purpose of
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Suicide by Cop In this type of suicide‚ a person intentionally engages in life-threatening behavior to induce a police officer to shoot that person. His/her goal is to provoke the law enforcement officer to a lethal response. This is distinguished from other police shootings by three elements: the person should show an intention to die‚ the person understands the finality of the act‚ confronts law-enforcement official with such extreme behavior that the officer is compelled to act with deadly
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both knees MIO q hour and record; refer urine output less than 30 cc/hr Watch out for any untoward s/sx such as hypotension and bleeding Refer accordingly Thank you. signature Dr. Resident(Surname)/JI(Surname) Date/Time 4/2/13 7 PM Cardiopulmonary Status (CP Status) for blood transfusion S-O-A-P ORDERS T-36.6 P-80 RR-18 BP-110/70 CP status assessed Clear breath sounds‚ symmetrical May transfuse available unit of PRBC of patient’s chest expansion; (-) dyspnea blood type after crossmatching
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myself my peers and my students to keep up to date with current legislations and codes of practice. In the first aid industry guidelines are changing every year as more information and research is being done‚ I need to keep up to date with the resuscitation council guidelines and the HSE first aid regulations 1981 and Ofqual. I also need to keep up to date my own First Aid at Work certificate. I can’t teach any subject that I am not thoroughly trained in and I must make sure my students understand
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Growing up in a very horrid environment can often be too influential to the point where it drives much of the youth‚ like myself‚ to ignore their dreams. However‚ I am an exception of this situation. I have primarily grown up in the urban area of Detroit‚ Michigan with many negative influences surrounding myself and others. Constant violence and crimes being committed was becoming normal for the east side of Detroit‚ in which I was living. It is clear to see that no child would be able to have a
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and brain leading to acute renal failure. This was all caused from the progression of the heart operation. * * * What are possible treatment options and prognosis? * Some treatments that Mrs. Jones may undergo include‚ fluid resuscitation‚ medication and in some extreme cases‚ dialysis or hemofiltration may be required. * * * Scenario B * * Why is the condition of Mr. Hodges’s kidneys affecting the rest of his body? * * Because Mr. Hodges already
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* Day 6 – 7 /ABC * ABC Principles of Management : Multi Organ Failure /MODS * PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT : ABC / Multi Organ Failure (MODS) * Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is the progressive dysfunction of more than one organ in patients that are critically ill or injured. * It is the leading cause of death in intensive care units (ICUs). * The initial insult that stimulates MODS may result from a variety of causes including‚ but not limited to‚ extensive
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certain bodily fluids by using barriers for protection in the workplace. One type of barrier is called personal protective equipment or PPE. PPE includes gloves‚ lab coats‚ gowns‚ shoe covers‚ glasses with shields on each side‚ goggles‚ masks and resuscitation bags. The purpose of PPE is to keep blood and other bodily fluids from coming into contact with the workers skin‚ mucous membranes or personal clothing. Engineering controls are another type of barrier. This is a method of isolating or removing
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Abstract Hypotension is one of the top three most frequent causes of cardiac arrests in the United States. One early intervention used in treating hypotension is placing patients in Trendelenburg position. The purpose of this research was to review information on the use of the Trendelenburg position or variations of it to determine whether this position has an impact on hemodynamic status‚ to describe historical practices of the Trendelenburg position‚ state the reasons and need for possible change
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When a loved one is dying‚ conversations about the end of life can be uncomfortable and difficult. Still‚ discussing end-of-life care is important. Depending on the circumstances‚ you might be able to help your loved one make important end-of-life decisions — such as whether to remain at home‚ move to a nursing home or other facility‚ or seek hospice care. Also‚ you can work with your loved one ’s health care team to make sure your loved one remains comfortable at the end of life. Pain‚ anxiety
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