Many intensive care unit (ICU) patients with multiple traumatic injuries are susceptible to pulmonary contusion. A pulmonary contusion is an injury to the lung which is a common result after a blunt chest trauma from incidents such as vehicular accidents and assaults or after penetrating chest trauma from explosions or shock waves (Ganie et al‚ 2013). Also‚ although it is more commonly associated with chest traumas such as pneumothorax‚ rib fractures or hemothorax‚ pulmonary contusion is also related
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NERVOUS SYSTEM The human body’s activities are regulated by two systems – the nervous system and the endocrine system. Although both systems control body functions‚ their methods differ. The nervous system is the body’s information gatherer‚ storage center and control system. Its primary function is to collect information about the external conditions in relation to the body’s external state‚ to analyze this information‚ and to initiate appropriate responses to satisfy certain needs; the most
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A1. Procedure The preoperative procedure of using with chlorhexidine-alcohol (CHG) before surgery has been proven to be more effective to reduce the number of surgical site infections (SSI) than the use of povidone iodine. By reducing the number of infections post surgery‚ it can lower patient morbidity and can reduce hospital stay time and eliminate further unnecessary costs. A2a. Basis for Practice (who determined ) The basis for changing the method of using chlorhexidine-alcohol bath
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recoil Tachypnea Compliance Bradypnea Atelectasis Retractions Cyanosis Accessory muscles Dyspnea Barrel chest Orthopnea Kussmaul breathing Hemoptysis Cheyne-Stokes Hyperventilation Biot’s breathing Hypoxia Clubbing of fingers Hypercapnea Respiratory Acidosis Hypoventilation Respiratory Alkalosis Normal Lung sounds: Vesicular Metabolic Acidosis Bronchial Metabolic Alkalosis Bronchovesicular Peak flow meter
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INTRODUCTION The clinical scenario given is a serious one. Therefore‚ extreme care and caution will be required in assessing the patient and managing any injuries discovered in the process. In this essay‚ the potential clinical problems the patient could have would be explores‚ and based on the clinical parameters provided‚ attempt would be made to interpret and subsequently manage the signs‚ symptoms as well as the injuries presented by the patient. In order to identify quality diagnostic methods
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COMMENTARY ON SCENERIO 2 The aim of this assignment is to write a reflective commentary on scenario 2 (Mrs Green) and how it has assisted me in meeting the module learning outcomes and build up my clinical skill such as Privacy and Dignity‚ Personal Hygiene‚ Elimination‚ Fluid Balance. Catheter Care‚ Pressure Area Care‚ Moving and Handling‚ Observation and Rapid Assessment. Kim & Loretta (2003)‚ stated that Atkinson & Murphy (1993) identified the key skills needed for reflection as ‘self awareness
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Assessment task 1 Case Study Due 22nd April 50% The major traumatic injuries that this patient may experience would be possible pelvic fractures‚ a lateral compression fracture‚ anterior posterior fracture (open book)‚ or vertical shear fracture. Also combine would be hypovolaemic shock and a pneumothorax which could possibly develop into a possible tension pneumothorax. The bony pelvis consists of the ilium (iliac wings)‚ ischium‚ and pubis‚ which form an anatomic ring with the sacrum. Disruption
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would be what falls under this umbrella. These would be what has been discussed earlier. The second umbrella of traumatic brain injury would be called Aquired Brain Injury which " results from damage to the brain caused by strokes‚ tumors‚ anoxia‚ hypoxia‚ toxins‚ degenerative diseases‚ near drowning and/or other conditions not necessarily caused by an external force (*********). Under the umbrella of acquired brain injury‚ there is anoxia which is happens what the brain fails to receive any oxygen
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C: CIRCULATION PLAN * Prevention of fluid and electrolyte imbalance‚ dehydration and sepsis (IV fluids) *Jean is vomiting* (check vomitus for blood) * Fluid balance chart * The insertion of IV cannula * Remains Nil by Mouth-insertion of NG tube * Central Pulse - rate‚ volume & regularity * Pulse rate on admission – 98 beats/min * Peripheral pulses * Blood pressure * *Respiratory rate* * Capillary refill (teach importance of removal of nail polish/make up –
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Exploring Social Psychology. McGraw-Hill‚ 1-2‚ 377-378. Glover‚ Charles. [2008]. The End of the Line: How Overfishing Is Changing the World And What We Eat. University of California Press. 54-59. West‚ John B. [1995] "Oxygen enrichment to relieve Hypoxia.". Respiration physiology. Annuals of internal medicine. 22‚ Williams‚ Brian [2012] "Dolphins Still Sick from BP Oil Spill". NBC nightly news broadcast March 22‚ 2012. Associated Press. [GMA news NEWS‚ 2007] "L A remains butt
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