A colostomy is a surgical opening from the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside of the body. The purpose is for waste products (stool) to leave the body. A colostomy is performed for a variety of reasons including cancer‚ infections and certain diseases. Occasionally‚ the colostomy is only temporary until the colon heals and then it is reversed‚ but most of the time a colostomy is permanent. 1. Empty the colostomy drainage bag several times each day. It’s best to empty the bag before
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What are the different types of position during surgical operation? The surgical positions are (1) Recumbent (Lying or reclining)‚ (2) Dorsal (pertaining to the back)‚ (3) Modified Fowler’s‚ (Fowler’s position- that in which the head of the patient’s bed is raised to 18-20 inches above the level. (4) Genupectoral position- the patient resting on his knees and chest‚ arms crossed above his head. (5) Left lateral‚ (6) Lithotomy position-the patient on his back‚ legs flexed on his thighs‚ thighs
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An in-depth look at the Profession of Colorectal Surgeons. Patrick A. Cullinan ID 4131080 SCIN360 In 1998 after watching a news program about the death of Jay Monahan in New York City‚ and the interest I developed‚ because of this story became the reason I selected this particular profession for my final research paper. On January 24‚ 1998‚ Jay Monahan an MSNBC legal analyst and husband of NBC Today host Katie Couric‚ died at age 42 of colon cancer. He battled this disease
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the femoral vein I will pass through the inguinal ligament. The inguinal ligament forms a band that runs from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubis area of the spine (Yahoo Health‚ 2012). It serves as a base to the inguinal canal because hernias can form there. The main function of the inguinal ligament is to protect the tissue that is constantly moving in the trunk and lower extremities of the body (Yahoo Health‚ 2012). From the inguinal ligament still heading north I will pass through
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BED POSITIONS AND USES PRONE The prone position is a position of the body lying face down. It is opposed to the supine position which is face up. Using terms defined in the anatomical position‚ the ventral side is down (which is towards the abdomen)‚ and the dorsal side is up (which is towards the back or posterior of the body). Prone refers to that pattern for the forearm‚ where the palm of the hand is directly behind the head‚ or at the sides and the radius and ulna are crossed. The main physiological
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perform surgeries in tight areas where other surgeons have refused to do the procedure. Areas of surgical procedures include urology‚ gynecology‚ and general surgery. Some of the subcategories are bladder diverticulectomy‚ hysterectomy‚ and ventral hernia repair. The robotic surgery offers a rapid recovery and less scarring because the surgery requires a smaller incision. Other robotic centers include the Hartford Hospital‚ and the Jackson
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Erickson stages of child development. Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is one of the best-known theories of personality in psychology. Erikson believed that personality develops in a series of stages. Erikson’s theory describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan. Erikson theory focuses on physical‚ emotional‚ and psychological stages of development. According to Erikson personality developed in eight developmental stages throughout life span and the need
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Disease Trends and Delivery of Health Care Services Jacqueline Allen HCA/240 February 3‚ 2013 Dr. Selena Monk Abstract The prevalence of obesity is increasing in all age groups in the United States. Over the past 30 years‚ the sum of older adults who are obese has doubled. This paper will attempt to show the impact on the quality of life‚ and the health issues related to obesity on the aging population. Although there is an increase in the rates of obesity among the older population; the
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DRAFT Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) For 51 to 100 Bedded Sub-District/Sub-Divisional Hospitals GUIDELINES (January 2007) Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India 1 Contents 1. Introduction 2. Objectives of IPHS for Sub-District Hospitals 3. Definition of Sub-District Hospital 4. Grading of Sub-District Hospital 5. Functions 6. Essential Services 7. Physical Infrastructure 8. Manpower 9. Equipment 10. Laboratory Services 11. Recommended
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Service-process Matrix The Service Process Matrix is a classification matrix of service industry firms based on the characteristics of the individual firm’s service processes. The matrix was derived by Roger Schmenner and first appeared in 1986. Although considerably different‚ the Service Process Matrix can be seen somewhat as a service industry version of Wheelwright and Hayes’ Product-Process Matrix. The Service Process Matrix can be useful when investigating the strategic changes in service
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