within CPCSSN specifically‚ extractions are made from Med Access‚ Wolff and Telin Mediplan. The CPCSSN database currently tracks the prevalence of eight major conditions: diabetes‚ osteoarthritis‚ hypertension‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ Parkinson’s disease (PD)‚ epilepsy‚ depression and dementia (CPCSSN‚ 2013). A major issue with utilizing EMR-extracted data for research is that the data is used for a purpose other than that for which it was originally recorded‚ however CPCSSN has
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patient showed presenting symptoms of a respiratory distress (SPO2 of 89%)‚ fever (102.4°F)‚ weight loss‚ productive cough‚ dyspnea‚ crackles and wheezing in lungs‚ pleural effusion‚ and malaise. S.S. has several co-morbid factors affecting his recovery: COPD‚ Diabetes Mellitus Type II‚ hypertension‚ chronic renal insufficiency‚ depression‚ and history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The patient had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) two years to treat the BPH. Recent surgical history
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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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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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