Between 20-40% of people with diabetes have neuropathy and 50% of diabetics may develop a foot ulcer (Fitzpatrick‚ 2013). Neuropathy is a microvasuclar vascular disease which causes a loss of sensation‚ although painful sensations are still reported. (Holt‚ 2013). Diabetic neuropathy is the leading cause of non healing ulcers in diabetics with amputations (Masson‚ 2011)‚ and linked to 62% of non-healing ulcers (as cites in Hampton 2006 p.S22). Approximately half of all diabetic patients are affected
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Cardiogenic shock--there is low cardiac output from heart pump failure such as in heart failure‚ sever cardiomyopathy‚ acute MI. Pancreatitis-high carb‚ low fat diet. IV cimetidine(Tagamant) given as treatment for a bleeding peptic ulcer may experience hyptotention if given too
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patient is a Rabbi‚ and was given pork‚ the patient was given narcotics which further altered his mental status‚ leading him to increased risk of falls‚ therefore‚ requiring him to to be restrained‚ creating an increased risk of pneumonia and pressure ulcer by limiting his ability to change positions in bed‚ and forcing him to remain sedentary potentially causing fluids to pool in his lungs and adding to pressure on his sacrum. Upon review of this scenario‚ the potential nursing sensitive indicators are
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maintained‚ any personal details have been altered to ensure anonymity‚ and consent obtained from the patient (Nursing & Midwifery Council‚ NMC‚ 2008). A brief introduction to the patient and the care setting will follow. The pathophysiology of pressure ulcer formation will first be considered‚ followed by a discussion on the discharge process from a hospital to a community setting. The roles and functions of the nurses involved in the rehabilitation of the patient will then be explored‚ before conclusions
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leg venous ulcer. Bob has a history of hypertension‚ elevated cholesterol‚ and poorly controlled type II diabetes. He has recently quit smoking and drinks up to 12 beers on the weekend. He lives a sedentary lifestyle and works long hours in Information Technology. His father died at 65 from an Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)‚ and his mother lives next door and requires assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
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shift to one of the individual aspects that make up the initial assessment. The Waterlow assessment was created by Judy Waterlow (1985)‚ it is a tool created to assist health practitioners to assess whether a patient is at risk of developing pressure ulcers‚ it is by far the most frequently used assessment tool in the UK (Judy-waterlow.co.uk 2007). The Waterlow is applicable to Mr Adams due to his immobility status‚ as stated by Lareau and Sawyer (2010) if a patient is restricted to bed rest as part
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Viability • • • • • Pressure ulcers Leg ulcers Other wounds Dressings Skin care • • • • • Audit Equipment Education Policy Links Dressings • • • • • • • • Wound assessment Advanced therapies Dress or advise? Type Function Formulary Evaluation Review Skin Care • Ongoing incontinence management project (publication in draft) • Products • Methods • Danger signs • Protection • 80% reduction in moisture lesions Audit • Pressure ulcer incidence • Pressure ulcer prevalence • Moisture lesions •
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Sarin Devraj English 1101-603 29 October 2012 OUTLINE FOR CAUSE AND EFFECT ESSAY I. Introduction Thesis Statement: Smoking a lot causes some effects like lung and mouth cancer‚ ulcers and also the passive smokers can be damaged by people who smoke. II. Body (Supporting Paragraphs) A. Main Point (Topic Sentence): Cigarettes smoking increases your risk of lung and mouth cancer. 1. Supporting detail: lungs lose capacity to expand properly 2. Supporting
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healing of pressure ulcers. Apart from providing appropriate wound dressing‚ various nursing interventions are needed such as relieving pressure by providing special pads or air mattresses and turning or repositioning the patient at least every two hours. Arranging pillows under the ankles‚ back‚ head and arms‚ regular cleansing and drying of the skin‚ and providing good nutrition to support the healing process are also important (Cohen‚ 2009). Optimal nutrition helps pressure ulcer healing‚ keeps
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pressure area care 1. Pressure ulcers‚ also known as bed sores or pressure sores are injuries of the skin and underlying tissue. They appear when the affected area of skin is under too much pressure. Due to the pressure the blood flow is disrupted‚ the area does not irrigate‚ therefore nutrients and oxygen do not reach the skin cells. The skin then breaks and pressure ulcers form 2. The parts of the body most at risk of developing pressure ulcers are in direct contact with a supporting
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