limited to: o Non-pharmacological pain relief with childbirth o Effects of shift work and fatigue on medication errors o Best practices for pin site care o Nurse satisfaction in magnet hospitals o Accurate temperature assessment methods in neonates o Pain assessment in the cognitively impaired o Childhood type II diabetes and obesity o Complementary and alternative therapies for control of menopausal symptoms o Best practices in nurse-led smoking cessation classes o Thermoregulation in
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Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Therapy on Wounds Heather Downey ECPI University Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Therapy on Wounds Negative Pressure Therapy (NPT) is a non-invasive treatment using negative pressure to treat open wounds with the assistance of foam or gauze as the wound filler (Lee‚ 2011‚ p. 114). NPT also goes by the name Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)‚ Topical Negative Pressure (TNP)‚ and Vacuum Assisted Closer (VAC). According to Thompson (2008)‚ NPT can be
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program. Retrieved from http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/womens/GDM/GDM_Nutrition_Guidelines.pdf American Diabetes Association. Living with diabetes. Retrieved from http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/hypoglycemia-low-blood.html
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Case Study: Addison’s Disease and Adrenal Crisis PHGY 230 – Gerald McGraw June 5‚ 2014 Addison’s disease‚ according to Mayo Clinic‚ is a disease cause by a insufficient amount of hormones that come from the adrenal gland. Typically what is found in individuals with Addison’s disease is a limited amount of cortisol along with limited amounts of aldosterone also.i Adrenal crisis also occurs when there is not enough cortisol in the body‚ on a more dangerous level.v It usually
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Neonatologist take care of new born babies. Such as premature‚ ill or seriously ill new born that would be in the NICU. They are “masters or [doctorally] prepared advanced practice nurse who provides advanced nursing care to neonates up to two years of age in a variety of clinical settings” ("Neonatal Nurse Practitioner."). There are many different levels in the neonatal field such as level one being just taking care of healthy infants. These days now it has started to decrease because if they are
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Neonatal respiratory failure affects 2% of all live births‚ and is responsible for over 40% of all neonatal mortality. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of a new born (PPHN) is a life threatening disease with many causes that effects both full term‚ near term infants usually in the first 72 hours after birth. Although most infants recover‚ PPHN causes a severe problem in the infant’s lungs due to high blood pressure. About 500-700 babies are affected by PPHN each year. A better understanding of
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(swelling that occurs in the face/tongue/throat). It can also cause nausea‚ diarrhea‚ loss of appetite and diarrhea‚ myasthenia‚ changes in cognitive status‚ mood swings‚ kidney problems monitored by UO and blood in the urine‚ extreme lethargy‚ hypoglycemia. More serious side effects include persistent headache‚ muscle stiffness in patient’s neck‚ dysrhythmia‚ or seizures. Rare allergic reactions and more severe side effects of taking this medication may include Steven-Johnsons syndrome (peeling rash
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Sugar—the wonderful and sweet substance we all love and adore. Sugar is always there for you‚ and it will never leave your side (unlike a boyfriend). Whether you’re going through a tough break up and devouring a half gallon of ice cream‚ or home sick drinking a half gallon of orange juice‚ we’re constantly surrounded by sugar. Nowadays‚ you can find candy at your local at the gas station‚ electronic store‚ or even athletic events. Today added sugar is everywhere‚ and this addictive substance
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The aim of the assignment is to provide a critical analysis of a research article relevant to the clinical area‚ which is that of a neonatal unit. The article that the author has chosen to critique is a paper entitled ‘Parental Perception of Neonatal Care’ (Gavey.J‚ 2007). The title of a research article is of importance as it should reflect the research question set (Edwards & Talbot‚ 1999). The research article examined by the author examines parent’s perception of their experience
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Introduction Gestational diabetes is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance that has its onset or is first diagnosed during pregnancy. Kuhl‚ Hornnes‚ and Andersen (1985) state that gestational diabetes occurs when the pancreas of a pregnant woman fails to increase insulin production to compensate for the natural decrease in cells’ sensitivity to insulin. The cardinal signs of diabetes are polyuria (related to decreased reabsorption at the renal tubules because of the osmotic activity of
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