groups‚ group A streptococci (S. pyogenes)‚ was specific to humans and human disease‚ including pharyngitis ("strep throat")‚ scarlet fever‚ rheumatic fever‚ nephritis and impetigo. Group B streptococci were subsequently shown to be associated with neonatal disease. Dr. Lancefield further elaborated on the extensive variety of the group A streptococci‚ demonstrating that different serotypes were the result of antigenic variation of a cell surface protein‚ which she named M protein. In demonstrating
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Phoenix Philosophy of Nursing For as long as I can remember‚ nursing was a profession that I longed to be a part of because nurses represented the very essence of caring and compassion. After realizing my dream‚ I found myself working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where I developed a personal philosophy and core set of values regarding nursing. “Philosophies of nursing are statements of beliefs about nursing and expressions of values in nursing that are used as bases for thinking
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aweedasfaedoawjdoiwada;dasd sdsa ;dsadsadscarded cigarette butts may present health risks to human infants and animals because of indiscriminate eating behaviours. Nicotine found in cigarette butts may cause vomiting and neurological toxicity; leachates of cigarette butts in aquatic environments may cause exposure to additional toxic chemicals including heavy metals‚ ethyl phenol and pesticide residues. This report reviews published and grey literature regarding cigarette butt waste consumption
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having children during their mid to late thirties. This is the age range I envision for myself. It is well known that with increasing age there are many possible birth complications. The setting I would feel most comfortable with is a hospital with a neonatal intensive care
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Esophageal Atresia Repair Esophageal atresia is a problem that children are born with (congenital defect). There is a defect of the esophagus‚ the tube that carries food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. The upper part of the esophagus that ends in a pouch does not connect to the lower part. This means your baby cannot eat or drink. Esophageal atresia repair is a surgical procedure to fix the defect in your baby’s esophagus. Most children with esophageal atresia also have another defect
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physical exams‚ immunizing children‚ and providing necessary routine developmental health screenings. In acute care departments‚ pediatric nurses skills bring comfort to the parents and children. Some of the acute care departments are considered the neonatal unit‚ pediatric critical care unit‚ and pediatric oncology
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informative and answered all my questions. Summary of Clinical Activities We started our day in the hospital lobby promptly at 0630‚ the professor started off by explaining where on the unit each of us would be‚ as she usually does. I was placed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) along with one other student. This week was different than previously‚ there were more infants and nurses and also Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) was in a different room. Because NICU was full with nurses and infants. I
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ongoing‚ often lifelong‚ financial costs. 4) The immediate and ongoing costs of transplanting organs is very high and that cost can often be spent better in other ways such as by improving health education and prevention‚ drug addiction treatment‚ neonatal care‚ nutrition‚ genetic research‚ artificial tissue research‚ etc.
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Jawlock‚ also called Tetanus‚ is distinct among diseases that can be prevented by vaccine because it cannot be transferred from person to person. So unlike other diseases it wouldn’t be any benefit to vaccinate a few since each individual must be vaccinated separately since it is not a contagious disease. Tetanus happens when someone gets a dirty wound that contains a bacteria called Clostridium tetani. The spores in this bacteria grow into a strong toxic called tetanospasmin that damages your muscles
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Classifications of reflexes A) Primitive reflexes and genetic sub-programs 1. Reflex responses to light touch: Light touch produces a variety of reflex responses‚ depending upon the area stimulated and the age of the individual. The motor responses are most marked in the early months of life. Grasp reflex (palmar and plantar): Light touch of the palm or sole produces reflex flexion of the fingers or toes. The most effective way to elicit the reflex is to
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