The Importance of PICC Tip Placement and Vein Selection Jason Sylvia Western Governors University LUT1 I. Introduction: a. Audience Hook: Catheter occlusion is a mechanical complication that occurs in 2% to 18% of PICC insertions. (Turcotte S‚ 2006) The incidence of thrombus varied by placement site 10% brachial vein‚ 14% basilic vein and 57% cephalic vein. (Allen AW‚ 2000) Proper tip placement in the SVC decreases complications of the vessel and heart. (Furie B‚ 2008) b. Thesis
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Reflection on Study Skills This paper will reflect on my study skills. I will use a reflective model to discuss this‚ I have chosen Gibbs model of reflection‚ and this model includes the following: description‚ feelings‚ evaluation‚ analysis‚ action plan and conclusion. (Gibbs 1988) The first stage of Gibbs (1988) model of reflection requires a description of events. We were asked to do three things designed to test our study skills‚ Information technology‚ Literacy and Numeracy. For
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realized that they were also influenced by product placement. Further‚ few film watchers are aware that product placement occurs. Although Top Gun moved the audience through the sounds‚ sights‚ actions‚ and other cinematic techniques‚ as will be discussed later‚ the biggest influence was the product placement of the Navy and Ray Ban sunglasses that was accompanied by an emotional and political message that resonated with the American people. Product Placement has a long history‚ it has been occurring for
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Work summary 1 All names have been kept anonymous due to confidentiality reasons. Brief description of work undertaken Baby T is an eighth month old baby who was referred to A & E by his GP due to a fall. The baby had a torn fraenulum and the paediatrics and consultants were both satisfied that the injury was consistent with mothers explanation of baby T falling on face. The referral which was received by children service team lacked vital information. I was requested by the social worker
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The purpose of this essay is to reflect upon a recent clinical placement focusing on the development of my own communication skills. For the purpose of reflection the essay will be written in the first person‚ In accordance with the School of Health and Social Care and NMC (2010) Code of professional conduct‚ confidentiality shall be maintained and no names will be mentioned to protect identity. The Purpose of reflection was started by John’s (1995) this was to promote valuable practice
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collaborate to create a list of necessary competencies that staff need to be competent in at their facility. This list of competencies must meet regulatory and hospital requirements. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of the Clinical
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Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) “...is improving the quality of documentation to help ensure an accurate and complete reflection of the patient’s care‚ comorbid conditions‚ and treatment- which impacts severity of illness (SOI) and risk of mortality (ROM)” (Custodio et al.‚ 2013‚ p. 56 ). This is an important topic for health care facilities and physicians to ensure it is done well so that the quality of care‚ reimbursement and financial aspects are correct. “There are several other factors
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GDCV/GDSS 1875 Uncovering the Stories of Brands Reflective Log (20%) Each student needs to submit a Reflective Log as part of his or her assessed coursework (see assessed coursework instruction sheet). In this Reflective Log you should record and reflect upon your reading‚ class and group work experiences. Entries in this log will help you to identify the knowledge and skills that you have developed during the course. It will also show you where you need to develop further. You should
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Introduction to Clinical Dermatology We’ll start with the basic structure of the skin‚ and as we probably know‚ the skin consists of two layers: dermis and epidermis. The epidermis has only one type of structures which are cells -no blood vessels‚ no lymphatics-‚ and the majority of those cells (about 85% of those cells) are called “keratinocytes”. The rest are called melanocytes‚ merkel cells‚ and langerhans cells. The cells in the epidermis are arranged into 4 layers: * Basal layer: it
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DC00050206 Professional Practice Two WYP 502 Assignment 2 25thMarch 2013 SWOT/CV Contents Page Reflection P3 – P6 Reference List P7 Appendix List P8 Appendix 1 –Updated CV P9 Appendix 2 –Old CV P10 Appendix 3 – Updated SWOT P11 Appendix 4 – Old SWOT P 12 The purpose of this assignment was to reflect and compare four different documents‚ before analysing the changes made between an updated CV (curriculum vitae) and a SWOT analysis (strengths
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