The use of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD In this study published in JAMA‚ the authors looked at eleven studies on the use of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD defined as a smoking- related lung disease characterized by recurrent episodes of cough‚ sputum production and breathlessness (Drummond‚ 2407). The authors of this study did no research of their own‚ but instead looked at other double blind‚ randomized‚ placebo controlled studies from around the world‚ with a restriction that
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woman who has just been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)‚ a type of lung disease‚ after she was taken to the emergency room (ER) for chest pain with shortness of breath‚ while vacationing with her partner Charles. Candice has been smoking one pack of cigarettes daily for the past twenty-five years‚ with multiple unsuccessful attempts of cessation. The ER doctor has warned Candice that she can possibly develop emphysema‚ also a lung disease‚ if she does not quit smoking soon
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Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium and vilanterol inhalation powder) Anoro Ellipta was approved by the FDA on December 18th‚ 2013 as the first once-a-day‚ long-term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ including bronchitis and emphysema. Anoro Ellipta is a combination of an inhaled anticholinergic and a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist that relaxes the muscles around the airways to allow more air to flow in and out of the lungs. Anoro Ellipta is available as an inhalation
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History of Plantronics Introduction of Plantronics It is an electronics company that is used to produce the devices for communication. It came into being in 18th May 1961.Electronics is the branch of science that deals with the controlling of electrical energy. Electronics plays a vital role in this process of dealing. These devices are the need of this modern age. According to the human psyche‚ they always want the luxuries platform to live their lives. So this branch of science is on the way to
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Teaching plan: How to use a Spirometer 10/21/2013 Teaching Plan: How to use a Spirometer Breathing can become difficult for a patient after surgery‚ when they have pneumonia‚ a lung disease like (COPD)‚ or if they become on extensive bed rest. The patient may find that they can only take small‚ shallow breaths. Breathing this way makes it harder to get air into the patient lungs and can cause fluid and mucus to build up in the lungs. This could cause a serious lung infection
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ………………………………………………………………. 1 1.1 Case study overview ..………………………………………….. 1 1.2 Prednisolone overview …………………………………………. 1 Chapter 2 Case Analysis [clinical complexities] ………………………………… 2 2.1 Complex Issues [COPD and hypertension] ………………… 2 2.2 Complex Issues [Prednisolone use] ………………………….. 2 Chapter 3 Prednisolone Pharmacokinetics …….………………………………… 3 Chapter 4 Prednisolone Pharmacodynamics …….……………………………… 4 Chapter
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report ( use scenario given) Explain the potential effects of five different life factors‚ on the development of an individual. Life factors: genetic‚ eg predisposition to particular conditions‚ cystic fibrosis‚ coeliac disease‚ asthma‚ brittle bone disease‚ rheumatic disease; biological‚ eg foetal alcohol syndrome‚ maternal infections‚ effects of diet in pregnancy; environmental‚ eg exposure to pollution‚ damp/overcrowded
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have been diagnosed with severe types of lung and diseases such as cystic fibrosis‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ interstitial lung disease‚ idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or pulmonary hypertension. The procedure is not commonly considered for mild cases‚ but for those who have exhausted all other options and are likely to die without the transplant. Contraindications for the procedure include severe heart‚ liver and kidney disease as well as cancer or patients who are current smokers
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Tracheostomy A tracheostomy‚ according to Medscape‚ is “an artificial opening made by a surgical incision into the trachea”. A physician may order a tracheostomy for several different reasons. The most common need for this procedure is to provide a patent airway. It is also used in conjunction with respiratory therapists to deliver supplemental oxygen to patients who are unable to adequately take in oxygen independently. Primary nursing responsibilities are to maintain a patent airway‚ keep
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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a technique in which one becomes a helper in the intrinsic changing process and express acceptance to the clients through the use of the spirits of MI. However‚ there are times in which one may encounter MI traps or challenges (Dart‚ 2011a). According to Dart MI challenges or traps often occur when the provider persuades clients to change‚ yet the clients demonstrate no interest towards change (Dart‚ 2011a). As a result‚ the client-nurse relationship may be compromised
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