NATIONAL CENTERR FORR CA NA C SE STUDDY TEACH CHIN IN NG IN SCI CIEN ENCCE EN I’ve Fallen Over and I Can’t Get Up by Ashley L. Madern‚ Michael D. Hood‚ Jeffrey C. Paul‚ Jr.‚ and Philip J. Stephens Department of Biology‚ Villanova University‚ Villanova‚ PA Part I – Children Playing in the Heat The summer of 1985 turned out to be the hottest on record for Tulsa‚ Oklahoma‚ and that day in July was one of the hottest. Two boys were playing outside while their mothers were inside preparing lunch for
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syncopal events. The mechanism by which alcohol may induce syncope is not well understood. Impairment of the response to orthostatic stress may be involved. A growing body of medical evidence suggests that short-term alcohol consumption elicits hypotension during orthostatic stress because of impairment of vasoconstriction. These findings have implications for understanding of hemodynamic effects of alcohol and‚ in particular‚ for understanding syncopal events that occur in association with alcohol
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Research Article Critique Tonya L. Smith‚ RN Liberty University NUR 225 Research Article Critique The title of the research article I chose to critique is from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. “Hypertension‚ orthostatic-hypotension‚ and the risk of falls in a community-dwelling elderly population: The maintenance of balance‚ independent living‚ intellect‚ and zest in the elderly Boston study”; this title fits well with the content presented in the research article. The independent
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diabetes‚ arthritis‚ and history of Graves’ disease. From her older medical conditions‚ she takes some medications. Drugs can also play an affect in the person’s fall risk. “Any drug therapy that includes sedation‚ impaired conscious state‚ hypotension‚ brady-arrythmias‚ cerebral hypoperfusion‚ postural instability‚ and muscle weakness or relaxation increases the risk of an older person falling” (Jones & Whitaker‚ pg. 51 2011). One of the biggest causes of falling is due to hip/knee surgery
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in the elderly population. Balance rehabilitation provides individualized treatments for persons with various deficits associated with balance. * When mobilizing the elderly patient‚ watch for orthostatic hypotension accompanied by dizziness and fainting. Rationale: Postural hypotension can be detected in up to 30% of elderly patients. These methods can help prevent falls. * Encourage patients to wear glasses and use walking aids when ambulating. Rationale: The use of walking and visual
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Analysis of Orthostatic Vital Signs The purpose of this assignment was to measure‚ document and analyse six recordings of orthostatic blood pressure‚ orthostatic pulse and respiratory rate on my lab partner. Orthostatic Hypotension is a condition when there is a drop in systolic pressure of more than 20 mm Hg‚ or orthostatic pulse increases of 20 bpm or more which occurs due to a quick change to a standing position (Jarvis‚ pp. 163). Six recordings were taken over a certain period of time to better
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pressure‚ your doctor can diagnose the condition and uncover the cause. Symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness when you stand up from sitting or lying down -- with a decrease in your blood pressure -- may indicate a condition called postural hypotension. A wide range of underlying conditions may also cause your symptoms. It’s important to identify the cause of low blood pressure so appropriate treatment can be given. The doctor will look at your medical history‚ age‚ specific symptoms‚ and the
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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression What is a Compression device? • Mechanical pressure applied *Encourages venous & lymphatic system return from the extremities • Nylon appliance is applied to a body part & is connected with hoses to a unit • Air flow through the appliance • Sequential or Circumferential Sequential vs. Circumferential Compression Sequential o The appliance is divided into various compartments. o Compartments are filled distal to proximal. Circumferential o
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Providing Patients with a Quality Experience Mary Lavonne Hoppes Walden University NURS 4021 Section 05‚ The Role of the Leader in Evaluating Data to Improve Quality and Safety May 19‚ 2013 Providing Patients with a Quality Experience Patient safety and the quality of healthcare they receive can be improved by evaluating existing data from various sources such as the patient’s health record‚ laboratory findings‚ registration‚ administration and incident reports. One area that leaders
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Writing Assignment: HESI RN Case Study: Breathing Patterns (Graded) Please complete the following case study. Present the rationale(s) for your response(s). * * Mr. Charles Lamont is a 45-year-old patient who is visiting his primary care physician for his an annual checkup. His wife is waiting for him in the lobby; she is hoping that he will tell the physician about his recent bout of coughing and shortness of breath. Mr. Lamont works for a construction company as a heavy machine operator
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