Radiographers assist the radiologist in performing exams such as barium enemas‚ intravenous pyelograms‚ and upper gastrointestinal exams (Gurley & Calloway‚ 2011). All of these exams require patient preparation before the exams can be started. It is up to the radiographer to explain to the patients what is required of them in order to prepare for the examination. Those patients who do not fully comprehend medical directions run the risk of a cancelled appointment‚ or complications during the procedure
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It is the RN responsibility to delegate nursing tasks to other team members like the LPN/LVN and the nursing assistant. These task should follow the legal parameters established by professional nursing organizations in the scope of practice and standard and defined by the state of its nurse practice in addition to the institution policy (Cherry & Jacob‚ 2014). It is the responsibility of the RN to ensure the team members are able to adequately perform delegated task. The RN also remains accountable
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Decreasing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Due to high Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) during hospitalization‚ the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ along with recommendations from the Institute for Healthcare Improvements (IHI) implemented clear surveillance criteria for prevention of CAUTIs. In October 2008‚ a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) became classified as a “never event”-something that should never occur while a patient
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Explain the difference between passive and active immunity. Please list two examples of each. What are the advantages of active immunizing agents? Answer: 1/ Explain the difference between passive and active immunity. Please list two examples of each. Active immunity occurs when a person develops a permanent immunity to a disease‚ while passive immunity occurs when a person develops a short-term immunity‚ both active and passive immunity can be natural or artificial. Artificial active
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The third set of molars‚ known commonly as wisdom teeth‚ normally grow in between the ages of 17 and 21. Unfortunately‚ wisdom teeth can cause a variety of oral problems‚ making it necessary to remove them from the mouth. Tooth extractions for teenagers are a common concern among parents and teenagers. Why Does My Teen Need to Have Their Wisdom Teeth Removed? There are a variety of reasons that may require having your teen’s wisdom teeth removed: Impacted wisdom teeth can become trapped in the
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GASTROENTEROLOGIST Gastroenterologist is also a sub-specialty of internal medicine .a gastroenterologist deals with digestive system problems. They diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. • ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) — a procedure to detect disorders in the ducts such as narrowing‚ gallstones‚ blockages‚ tumors and cysts. An ERCP combines the use of X-rays and endoscope — a long‚ flexible‚ lighted tube. The endoscope is advanced through
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The safety of the surgery is critical issue to discuss because the learning from the mistakes can improve the patient safety. The surgery is an essential part of health care process‚ which prevents life loss in many critical cases. Although the surgery has saved life‚ it also accompanied with considerable risk of death (Weiser et al.‚ 2008). It is noticeable that a teamwork and effective communication increase the positive outcome; moreover‚ a skilled professional team reduces the rate of adverse
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Pathologic Mechanisms of Septic Shock Kenneth J. Goodrum‚ Ph.D. OUCOM Topics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Definitions: SIRS‚sepsis‚shock‚MODS Morbidity/mortality of Sepsis/Shock Pathogenesis of shock Microbial triggers(endotoxin‚ TSSTs) Cytokine and non-cytokine mediators of SIRS and shock Pathophysiology of shock Therapy Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) ● ● ● ● ● Systemic inflammatory response to a variety of severe clinical insults manifested by ≥ 2 of the following conditions
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Organization‚ “Cholera is an easily treatable disease. Up to 80% of people can be treated successfully through prompt administration of oral rehydration salts.” In the case of very severely dehydrated patients‚ the patients require administration of intravenous fluids. In addition to the IV fluids‚ such patients also require appropriate antibiotics to reduce the duration of diarrhea. The medication reduces the volume of rehydration fluids needed‚ and shorten the duration of V. cholerae excretion. Excessive
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