Septic shock is responsible for the death of over 215‚000 people each year and is ranked in the top 10 most common causes of death worldwide (Shiramizo et al.‚ 2011). The annual hospital cost for the care of patients with sepsis in the United States has recently been estimated at $14 billion. Once the deadly cascade of sepsis starts it is difficult to stop. The mortality rate of septic shock can be as high as 50%. The best way to prevent death from sepsis is to detect it early and intervene. It
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chest x-ray as well as signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock. Vital assessment tools in identifying and prioritising the nursing care for Frank consist of the ABCDE of primary survey in conjunction with physical examination such as inspection‚ palpation‚ percussion‚ and auscultation. This case study will explore relevant nursing assessments such as primary survey and physical examination; and the pathophysiology of cardiogenic shock and how it relates to Frank’s presenting signs and symptoms. Primary
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intermittently checked on my phone? Check! I’m ready for a few hours of what I like to call “downtime.” This notion has without a doubt changed many times throughout American history and culture. It’s even changed in my lifetime with new technologies (I used to spend all my free time in grade school reading mystery novels). Cultures and people are constantly changing with what they want from their media. They want it to be new‚ yet not too new in fear it won’t catch on. They want it to be high tech‚ but not
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All cultures are built off of some type of belief. This belief influences daily life in the culture. It sets common rules and guide lines in which the people should act. The belief also influences activities and architecture. The beliefs make the culture thrive. This is true for the Ancient Greek culture. Their culture relied on their Gods. This is also known as Greek Mythology. Greek mythology had a huge influence on the Ancient Greek culture. The Ancient Greece civilization started on the island
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When people think toxic shock syndrome they often automatically think women and tampons‚ but in reality it can affect men‚ children‚ and postmenopausal women. Toxic shock syndrome is rare‚ but it is also life threatening. It often results from complications of types of bacterial infections such as toxins from Staphylococcus aureus or group A streptococcus bacteria. Toxic shock syndrome is associated with having viral infections‚ having cuts or burns on the skin‚ having recent surgery‚ using contraceptive
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HOW CULTURE EFFECTS BUSINESS? Cross-culture binds together fields which are not quite related such as cultural anthropology and communication within organisation. For understanding cultural issues in organizational setting against international perspective‚ it is essential to understand employee behavior. Five basic conclusions can be drawn about cross-cultural impact on business: First‚ individual behavior in organisational setting varies across cultures. Thus‚ employees based in India‚ Japan
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Hi‚ Tammy. Thank you for such an outstanding post this week. Have you ever cared for a child with the diagnosis of anaphylactic shock? My nephew has multiple food allergies including peanuts and cheese. Approximately one year ago his babysitter gave him a piece of regular cheese that was in the refrigerator instead of the special cheese that he was permitted to eat that was milk free. Consequently‚ he broke out in hives head to toe and began wheezing. There was an Epi-pen in the house. However‚ she
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Culture can be defined as the aspects that make up a group of people‚ ranging from religious beliefs to the food that is common to that area of the world (Zimmerman‚ 2017). Culture varies from region to region and is passed to the next generation. It can change throughout time and is shaped by historical events and times of conflict. One country that is rich in culture is England. Being one of America’s strongest allies and the fact that the English were some of the earliest American
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It was a sad day last week when Kodak -- perhaps the most iconic of all photography companies -- filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Of course‚ that doesn’t mean Kodak is down for the count. But to see the premier powerhouse of the film age trying to shed debt and restructure to survive is sad. Kodak gave us the first mass-market camera‚ the Brownie‚ as well as the first instant cameras. And there’s the Paul Simon song‚ as well. Anyone who has followed the rise of digital imaging over
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Non-cardiogenic shock is caused by a circulatory collapse in the body that is not due to problems originating in the heart. Shock is commonly caused by hypo-perfusion though the blood vessels due to lack of blood in the vessels causing low blood pressure and rapid heartbeat. Besides cardiogenic shock‚ there are three other types that cause shock for non-cardiogenic reasons‚ obstructive shock‚ disruptive shock‚ and hypovolemic shock. Obstructive shock results from an obstruction that prevents blood
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