by first and second hand smoke‚ isn’t curable but can be managed before it leads to COPD or death (World Health Organization‚ 2017). According to the World Health Organization‚ some of the secondary and tertiary interventions would include things such as avoiding certain allergens and any non-specifics triggers and medical treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications (Institute of medicine‚ 2011). Managing COPD is best done by first having the patient quit smoking. Quitting will also help with
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Target: Smokers and Non Smokers Smoking The use of cigarette smoking is a major aspect of our society. Smoking is used in socializing‚ relaxing‚ and even entertaining. Smoking tobacco is sold in a variety of options‚ the most popular being the cigarette. This report examines the irreversible effects of cigarette smoking on various organ systems and challenges the notion that a few years of exposure to smoking will have no lasting adverse consequences. This is to discourage young people from taking
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James Edwards 03/04/1985 CU2698 Undertake Physiological Measurements 1. 1.1 2. Physiological state in defined as “the condition or state of the body or bodily functions”. This can be measured when we perform our observations. By measuring a patient’s respiratory rate‚ oxygen saturations‚ peak flow (in asthma patients)‚ pulse rate‚ systolic and diastolic blood pressure‚ core temperature‚ blood sugar‚ pupil reaction and Glasgow coma scale. All these combined measurement can give us an insight
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respiration by increasing chest expansion‚ diaphragmatic paralysis or abdominal disassociation. Cyanosis Examination of the tongue differentiates central from peripheral cyanosis. Significant ventilation-perfusion imbalance‚ such as pneumonia‚ COPD and pulmonary embolism‚ may cause reduced arterial oxygen saturation. Cyanosis becomes evident when SaO2 falls below 90% in a person with a normal Hb level. Absence of cyanosis does not exclude hypoxia Cough Evidence of haemoptysis or sputum in
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First Aid Chapter 16 Notes Sudden illness 1. Sudden Illness‚ pg. 246 Many different illnesses may occur suddenly Many become medical emergencies Knowledge of a victim’s specific illness is not needed to give first aid 2. General Signs and Symptoms of Sudden Illness‚ pg. 246 Person feels ill‚ dizzy‚ confused or weak Skin color changes Flushed‚ pale or ashen Sweating Breathing changes Nausea‚ vomiting 3. General Care for Sudden Illness‚ pg. 246 Call 9-1-1 for unexplained sudden
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She admits that her COPD was caused by 40 years of smoking 1-2 packs of "Camel" no filter cigarettes a day. Each year in the United States‚ hundreds of thousands die prematurely due to living unhealthy lifestyles (Friedman‚ et al.‚ 2003). As the caretakers for the grandmother
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general‚ is dangerous. People‚ whose history is of years of smoking‚ will eventually cause the disease that they will die of. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)‚ is a disease that manifests itself with the symptoms of dyspnea (a difficult time breathing) and cyanosis (lack of oxygen in the blood‚ causing the skin to appear blue). COPD is manifested with both emphysema and chronic bronchitis; in lawmen terms these diseases are called the pink puffers and blue bloaters (Crowley). The pink puffers
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Mohammad is a 41-year-old gentleman‚ unlucky enough to crash his car into a tree at 5.30 am. He smokes a lot but is otherwise healthy. His injuries are significant and include right-sided hemopneumothorax‚ multiple ribs fractures and cerebral contusions. On arrival to Emergency Department he is very unwell; in severe pain‚ pale and diaphoretic with decreased level of consciousness. His vital signs are abnormal and arterial blood gases - concerning. The essay below draws on the case study as described
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Geriatric History and Physical with Problem List and Plan California State University‚ Dominguez Hills School of Nursing Health Assessment Lab BSN 381L General Patient Information Client: 81-year-old Caucasian/Italian female Source: Client‚ seems reliable Marital status: Widower Religion: Catholic Occupation: House wife Formal education: High school Primary language: English‚ written and spoken Secondary: None Reason for Seeking Care: Shortness of breath
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49227 - Vaccine Importance: Why Getting Immunized Protects You and Those You Love Many of us agree that immunizations prove critical in protecting the health of children. But‚ as we age‚ we shy away from that needle thinking we are naturally immune. Or‚ at least‚ we hope so. The truth is that staying up-to-date on vaccines offers significant protection for both children and adults while preventing outbreaks of serious illness. Also‚ the immunization of both age groups guards the other as well
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