symptoms of the disease and inadequate testing for Legionella.3 High mortality is associated with pneumonia caused by L pneumophila‚ especially in patients who are immunocompromised. This case study presents information about the epidemiology‚ pathophysiology‚ clinical features‚ and treatment of legionnaires disease and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis. L Case
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INTRODUCTION : I hereby present to you a case study on pulmonary embolism( PE)‚ in which includes details of the patient ‚ current problems and management taken place while caring for the patient . Present compalints: A 65 year old female with chest pain‚ acute shortness of breath‚ cough and swelling on the surgical limb. Detail history of presenting complaints: Mrs Blue‚ a 65 year old female who presents with chest pain and shortness of breath‚ underwent bilateral total knee replacement
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Doctor’s Order h. Social History i. Family History IV. Physical Assessment 7 j. Vital Signs upon admission V. Anatomy & Physiology 9 k. Heart l. Myocardium VI. Pathophysiology 12 m. Pathophysiology Chart n. Four Stages VII. Laboratory Results and Diagnostic Procedures 16 o. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis p. Bacteriology Report q. Chemistry Section r. Chest X-Ray s
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Failure In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in NCM-102 CRITERIA Introduction and Implications - 5% Objective - 5% Developmental Data - 5% Physical Assessment - 10% History - 5% Anatomy and Physiology - 5% Pathophysiology - 10% Interpretations - 5% Drug Studies - 5% Nursing Management - 20% Health Teachings - 5% Format - 5% Punctuality - 10% Reference - 5% _________________ TOTAL: TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Atherosclerosis A number of ageing changes occur in the aorta‚ arteries and arterioles. The age related changes that occur in muscular arteries are usually known as arteriosclerosis. It involves alterations of the smooth muscle hypertrophy and intimal fibrosis further reducing the diameter of the vessel. Atherosclerosis is the most common arterial abnormality known as arteriosclerosis which is defined as the stiffening or hardening of the artery walls. However‚ atherosclerosis refers to the hardening
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physiology of Jim’s (for confidentiality a pseudonym has be used‚ NMC 2008) respiration‚ due to a spontaneous‚ non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and the nursing care he received while in the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) will be discussed. The pathophysiology of the haemorrhage Jim suffered will be explored and why it caused Jim’s airway to be altered. His airway and its management will be the priority for nursing staff. In order to maintain a patent airway‚ suctioning of the airway will be the priority
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Addison’s disease From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search | It has been suggested that Autoimmune adrenalitis be merged into this article or section. (Discuss) Proposed since March 2009. | Addison’s disease | Classification and external resources | ICD-10 | E27.1-E27.2 | ICD-9 | 255.4 | DiseasesDB | 222 | MedlinePlus | 000378 | eMedicine | med/42 | MeSH | D000224 | Addison’s disease (also chronic adrenal insufficiency‚ hypocortisolism‚ and hypocorticism)
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control. Hypertension is well-recognized as one of the leading risk factors for coronary heart diseases. (Roger Harms K. B.‚ June 29‚ 2012) There are around 970 million people worldwide who have high blood pressure; approximately 330 million from developed countries and 640 million from developing countries. (Kearney et al.‚ 2005) The number is expected to increase to 1.56 billion people by the year 2025; this translates to about 1 out of every 4 adults being afflicted with hypertension. (Ting Choon
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Circulation: journal of the American heart association‚ 9(109)‚ 2617-2625. doi:10.1161/01.CIR.0000128520.37674.EF Jones‚ S. A. (2005). ECG notes: interpertation and management guide. Hong Kong‚ China: Imago. Libby‚ P.‚ & Theroux‚ P. (2005). Pathophysiology or coronary artery disease. Circulation‚ 10(111)‚ 3481-3488. doi:
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acute episodes of exacerbations. Mr Jones’ worsened health condition and physical symptoms will be assessed in the light of his medical history. The author will also analyse the relevant literature and relate the clinical management not only to pathophysiology but also to the evidence base and clinical practice. The importance of providing patient-centered care will be emphasised in areas of consent and privacy and dignity of the patient. Responsibility and accountability in nursing profession will
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