A case study on the effect of oropharyngeal secretion and subglottic suctioning in prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). The purpose of this case study is to analyze the significance of subglottic suction in prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia .The case study is linked to the competency no1(Respiratory). This study aims to assess the evidence available to prove the need of frequent subglottic suction of oropharyngeal secretion to prevent VAP in mechanically ventilated patients
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in this case study would be familiar to most graduate nurses. Feeling overwhelmed with her workload Emily has made a decision not follow hospital policy‚ based on the opinion of a college. This situation leads to Emily being asked to explain her actions to nursing management‚ who in turn raise concerns about staff following hospital policy. The following case review will examine the main concern involved in this case and create an answerable question that will help further analyse this case in the
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Introduction In nursing there are some Fundamental patterns of knowing that help nurses in making informed decisions when in practice (Estabrooks 2005). Barbara Carper identifies the four basic patters of knowing; empiric as the science of nursing‚ aesthetic as the art of nursing‚ personal knowledge and ethics as the moral component (Kingsley 2002).This report will outline the four patterns of knowing and indicate how Melanie should have used them to make an informed decisions while looking after
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model of nursing for assessment of a patient presenting with an ectopic pregnancy. The discussion begins with a definition of ectopic pregnancy. This will be followed with the introduction to the patient and an explanation of the model used to assess the patient. The assessment is based on pre-operative care. One particular identified need of the patient will be discussed in detail in relation to the care implemented. The care provided will be critiqued along with a critique of model of nursing. Ectopic
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This case study is a perfect simulation of an error that is very common during the admission process that is highly preventable. The admission nurse did a great job by asking the daughter of the list of medications that her mother was taking at home. This would have been very beneficial through the medication reconciliation process if the medication list submitted by the daughter was accurate. The admission nurse should have made sure to pass down to the nurse coming on to the next shit‚ or through
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Running Head: NURSING CASE STUDY. AS‚ is a 74 year old male. He is married and has 3 children‚ and a few grand children. He lives in south bend with his wife and his youngest daughter. He seemed to be a family man. His family was in and out of the hospital while he was there. He is a very outspoken person; his family was very supportive.AS‚ formally worked for the city but is now retired. He is a full code with no known drug allergies. He presented to the emergency room with a fever
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The aim of this study is to provide a detailed account of the nursing care for a patient who is experiencing a breakdown in health. One aspect of their care will be discussed in relation to the nursing process. The model used to provide an individualised programme of care will be discussed and critically analysed. Jack‚ the patient presented through Accident and Emergency to Ward D3‚ an acute medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine. He was admitted due to an exacerbation of dyspnoea‚ which
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of the illness. Nurse case managers influence the disease process through the sharing of their knowledge‚ providing community based resources‚ and the relationships that are formed with the patient (Cohen & Cesta‚ 2005). The purpose of this paper is to describe how the nurse and healthcare organizations can provide supportive and preventative patient
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Introduction The case scenario selected for discussion is about Jeremy Kayton‚ 18 year old male student who moved to America when he was 17 year old. He was recently diagnosed with a case of type I diabetes mellitus‚ went through a break up and he had to work long hours to support himself. He was probably under a lot of psychological and emotional stress‚ suffering from ’tension headache’ and took an over dose of Panadol or acetaminophen with alcohol. According to food and drug agency (2009)‚ a combination
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Assignment of Case Introduction Mrs. Lee‚ a 45 year-old-woman who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)‚ recently admitted to mental hospital. She was depressed with auditory hallucination. In this essay‚ the contributing factors of Mrs. Lee’s GAD condition will be explained first‚ followed by a discussion on her current health conditions. Then‚ appropriate nursing diagnoses are made in priority according to their significance. Furthermore‚ implementation of nursing care to her will
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