1 Define and explain asepsis‚ antisepsis and cross infection Asepsis- An environment that is free of harmful microorganisms. An aseptic technique ensures that only uncontaminated equipment and fluids come into contact with susceptible body sites. It should be used during any clinical procedure that bypasses the body’s natural defences. Using the principles of asepsis minimises the spread of organisms from one person to another. Aseptic techniques are used to reduce contamination from microorganisms
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Initials: R.S. Admission Date: 7/30/14 Age: 96 Sex: f___ Race: __w____ Religion: Jewish Allergies: Phenobarbital Diet: NPO Activity: Bed rest Admitting Medical Diagnosis (es): Sacral decubitus ulcer‚ polymicrobic sacral osteomyelitis Past Medical History (including past surgical history): Illnesses include: 1) Renal insufficiency 2) Anemia 3) hyperthyroidism 4) CHF 5) Dementia 6) hypertension 7) Atrial fib 8) MI 9) atherosclerotic heart dysfunction 10) diastolic heart
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(narrowing of the spinal canal) * Spine curvatures (like scoliosis or kyphosis)‚ which may be inherited and seen in children or teens * Strain or tears to the muscles or ligaments supporting the back * Infection of the spine (osteomyelitis‚ diskitis‚ abscess) * Cancer that involves the spine * Back pain may also be due to: * An abnormal aortic aneurysm that is leaking. * Arthritis conditions‚ such as osteoarthritis‚ psoriatic arthritis‚ and rheumatoid arthritis
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE This investigatory project aims to make use of rambutan peeling extracts that is high in phenolic compounds such as tannin and saponin that exhibits antioxidant activity and antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria. Although the seeds contain such compounds the peeling exhibit greater amount of the said compounds. Rambutan is a very popular fruit cultivated in the Philippines and it is eaten in large amounts. The rambutans rind is quickly discarded and
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Ewings sarcoma Ewing’s sarcoma (ES) named after Dr. James wing in 1921; he was the first man identified the disease that uncontrollably destroys the bone or body tissue of the human body (Randall‚ n.d.). ES is a disseminated small round neoplasm‚ which commonly occurs in the bones and unusually in body tissue (Iwamoto‚ 2007). ES is the second leading tumor in the bone of children between the age of ten and twenty years old‚ and the occurrence is slightly more in male than female (Iwamoto‚ 2007)
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How do people "catch pneumonia"? Some cases of pneumonia are contracted by breathing in small droplets that contain the organisms that can cause pneumonia. These droplets get into the air when a person infected with these germs coughs or sneezes. In other cases‚ pneumonia is caused when bacteria or viruses that are normally present in the mouth‚ throat‚ or nose inadvertently enter the lung. During sleep‚ it is quite common for people to aspirate secretions from the mouth‚ throat‚ or nose. Normally
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Addicts are adept at hiding evidence of their addiction. Deception is the rule‚ not the exception. Physicians are trained to identify addiction‚ but without training common signs of addiction can easily be overlooked. For example‚ it is a misconception that addicts are easily identified by looking for needle or track marks on their arms (http://bit.ly/1DTAgwB). Addicts also inject into veins hidden from view‚ such as the legs‚ feet‚ and groin. If a vein is not accessible‚ addicts can inject into
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parents and family to protect them and provide for their needs. Douglas’ parents were originally from Scotland but later immigrated to Canada so their son would have more opportunities than they did. When Douglas needed surgery on his knee as his Osteomyelitis flared up again doctors said that there was nothing
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28 Osteomyelitis at the differential diagnosis ‚ pyogenic granuloma‚ mandibular cysts‚ primitive malign tumors of jaws‚ bone diseases such as Langerhans cell histiocytosis‚ oral metastases should be considered for RCC. 7 In this case‚ the radiographic image of
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Organizational Change Plan Part I Creating Change Within Organizations/ HCS/587 August 26‚ 2013 Introduction The proposed organizational change is designed for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) in Cincinnati‚ Ohio. CCHMC’s vision statement states that it “will be a leader in improving child health (Cincinnati Children’s‚ 2013).” Therefore‚ to provide and advance excellence of care‚ it is necessary to improve constantly. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
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