children and parents. Pulmonology is an area of medicine that focuses on the health of the respiratory system in men‚ women and children. Pulmonologists have specialised knowledge on diagnosing and treating conditions such as asthma‚ Cystic Fibrosis‚ COPD‚ and tuberculosis. General Practitioner
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PAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE EMERGENCY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT Associate Professor Peter Manning Emeritus Consultant Emergency Medicine Department National University Hospital‚ Singapore Jan 2004 Revised Aug 07 / Feb 08 / Nov 09 / Dec 11 / Dec 12 Accepted practice patterns must be questioned – implementation of pain score to vital signs We underestimate the pain produced by common practical procedures Analogy – just as we vary antibiotics according to sensitivities‚ perhaps we should be prepared
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part of a rite or for social functions only‚ has progressed into smoking as a daily habit‚ a need‚ an addiction. Thus‚ terms as menthol and lights‚ second hand smoke‚ nicotine and diseases like lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have become somewhat like household terms. No matter how light-heartedly the phrase above mentioned may be taken‚ what they connote in terms of effects is far more surreally dangerous than to be taken for granted. Thus‚ anti-smoking campaigns
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Case Study 78 Cushing’s Syndrome Scenario You graduated 3 months ago and are working with a home care agency. Included in your caseload is J.S.‚ a 60-year-old man suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) related to (R/T) cigarette smoking. He has been on home oxygen‚ 2 L oxygen by nasal cannula (O2/NC)‚ for several years. Approximately 10 months ago‚ he was started on chronic oral steroid therapy. Medications include ipratropium-albuterol (Combivent) inhaler‚ formoterol (Foradil)
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nodules‚ joints‚ inflammatory condition. Sign and symptoms: Joints disfigured‚ pain‚ fever‚ fatigue‚ inflamed nodules‚ limited range of motion. 14. Hemoglobin HBA1C- 2-3 months test of glucose in red blood cells. It lasts up to 3 months. 15. COPD patient- respiratory acidosis 16. Buffer- Biocarbonate to bring to normal levels. 17. Patient with a stroke on the left side of the body- Weakness on left side‚ teach patient in small frequent sessions. 18. Signs and symptoms of diabetes-
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place and we breathe. The need of respiratory therapists come into play because according to the reports more than 24 million people in the United States and 52 million all over the world are found suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Respiratory therapists are critical members of the interdisciplinary care team. They play a crucial role in providing diagnostic testing‚ treatment‚ patient care‚ family education and
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An Emergency Department Report dated 12/02/2016‚ stated that the claimant was admitted due to hyperglycemia. He also presented with a dry cough‚ a pain rated at 7/10‚ generalized weakness‚ and polydipsia. His laboratory test revealed a blood glucose level was 861‚ BUN of 30 (high)‚ creatinine of 1.50‚ EGFR of 40 (low)‚ sodium of 129 (low)‚ chloride of 92 (low)‚ and a carbon dioxide of 18 (low). His respiratory rate was 13 breaths per minute. His chest x-ray revealed a normal result. He was diagnosed
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preventing health problems (offering early detection screenings‚ health education)‚ providing regular checkups (flu shots‚ child immunization‚ and other essential health services‚ and help deal with chronic conditions (asthma‚ high blood pressure‚ COPD‚ and heart disease) (Bronx Community Health Network‚ Inc.‚ 2015). Extended and weekend hours are available‚ to make the services to the community easier to access. Furthermore‚ community events‚ outreach projects and pilot projects are provided around
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Leaving homelessness takes time‚ effort‚ resources‚ and opportunities which are all out there for the homeless willing to change their status. There are many foundations and clinics to help people overcome homelessness such as Oasis‚ Haymarket and Lighthouse. Instead of seeking out these opportunities to overcome homelessness‚ many people are choosing drugs and alcohol as a way to escape their reality. When we take a look into some of these foundations such as Lighthouse‚ we can see in which ways
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CHAP 6 NCLEX Q’s (12) 1. The nurse is preparing to teach the patient about maintaining his health. Which whole medical system would best aid the nurse in guiding the patient? A Naturopathy B Homeopathy C Holistic nursing D Traditional Chinese medicine 2. The patient describes methods he has been using for affordable health care. Which ones are complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) (select all that apply)? A Garlic B Prayer C Acupuncture D Healing Touch E Chiropractic therapy
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