Cellulitis is a common‚ potentially serious bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis appears as a swollen‚ red area of skin that feels hot and tender‚ and it may spread rapidly. The skin on the lower legs is most commonly affected‚ though cellulitis can occur anywhere on the body or face. Cellulitis may affect only the skin’s surface or cellulitis may also affect tissues underlying the skin and can spread to the lymph nodes and bloodstream. Left untreated‚ the spreading infection may rapidly turn life-threatening
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Sepsis; pathophysiology‚ etiology and treatment Abstract To define the disease known as sepsis‚ briefly discuss its pathophysiology‚ etiology‚ signs‚ symptoms‚ and treatments. Outline protocols for sepsis screening‚ early directed goal therapy‚ and to establish the nurse’s role in the process. Sepsis is a complex disease‚ or response to a disease process that can lead to patient mortality rates up to 60%. Gram negative infectious organisms invade the blood stream‚ and activate a systemic
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MCQ Abdominal surgery 1 All of the following are true concerning acute appendicitis EXCEPT A It classically affects people 10–30 years of age B The classic presentation of anorexia—periumbilical pain with nausea followed by migration of the pain to the right lower quadrant—is present approximately 60% of the time C The incidence is the same in pregnant and non pregnant women D Negative Ultrasound examination of the appendix excludes appendicitis Answer 2 All of the
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Global Acne Market 2014-20180280035Acne or acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disorder of the skin which affects people of almost all age groups. The exact etiology of acne is not fully understood. Although acne does not present a serious threat to health‚ severe acne can not only be painful but also affect a person’s quality of life. Topical medications‚ oral medications‚ or a combination of both are some of the treatment options available for acne. Covered in this Report0280035This report covers
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hough the Bhopal gas tragedy took place close to 29 years ago‚ the city is still experiencing the effects of the gas leak. Around 3700 people died almost immediately following the incident in December 1984. The immediate cause of death was due to choking‚ circulatory collapse and pulmonary oedema (filling up of fluid in the lungs). Further post mortem reports revealed that people died not only of suffocation but also because the toxins had caused swelling in the brain‚ leading to disorientation and
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Sepsis Becky Winzentsen Bryant & Stratton College AHLT 120 – A&P Dr. Mark Decker April 2‚ 2014 I chose to write about sepsis because my mother passed away from this deadly disease on March 9th. She was admitted to West Allis Memorial Hospital on February 25th with a severe urinary tract infection (UTI). My father and I thought she had a stroke because she showed signs of weakness‚ slurring‚ lethargy‚ and confusion. The doctors indicated that there was no sign of stroke‚ which was a relief
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Background of the study Our study’s scope is within the local‚ specifically the post-partum mother. “DO WE NEED RESPONDENTS?” “YES WE DEFINITELY NEED ONE“ hypothesis:based on questions asked :D of course we need a questionnaire for this matter :D Significance of the study 1. For mothers - Cleanliness in the perineal area is important‚ so as to decrease the risk of infection and to promote blood flow. 2. Individuals who would extend their knowledge about said intervention.
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Now and days‚ STD’s are becoming more common so you have to be more careful and aware. There are many types of STD’s out there and today I’m going to tell you about one of them called gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria Nesseria gonorrhoeae. Anyone who has any type of sex can catch it. This bacterium grows in warm‚ moist areas of the body‚ including the tube that carries urine out the body. In women the bacteria may be found in the reproductive tract. These bacteria can even grow in the
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Jennifer Hawkins is a 43 year old woman and has suffered with psoriasis for 26 years. Psoriasis is an immune skin disease that speeds up the skin cell growth cycle causing lesions‚ pain and itching‚ flakey scales‚ thick red patches‚ and rashes typically found on the elbows‚ knees‚ scalp‚ and face. Although‚ Jennifer clearly states‚ “There is hardly an inch on my body where you can not see a spot of psoriasis” (Hawkins‚ Jennifer). Although the recurring skin disease is said to be genetic‚ Jennifer
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Pityriasis Rosea Pityriasis rosea is a rash that usually appears on the trunk of the body. It may also appear on the upper arms and upper legs. It usually begins as a single patch‚ and then more patches begin to develop. The rash may cause mild itching but normally does not cause other problems. It usually goes away without treatment. However‚ it may take weeks or months for the rash to go away completely. CAUSES The cause of this condition is not known. The condition does not spread from person
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