Following the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct and ensuring confidentiality‚ dignity and respect is maintained throughout this essay‚ I will be changing the child’s name to Alfie (NMC‚ 2015). Alfie was a 3 year old who my mentor and I triaged and assessed in the early hours of the morning in A and E. He presented with a barking cough‚ temperature of 40°C and very irritable. These are all common signs and symptoms of croup. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2012) defines
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Your health is your greatest asset; therefore‚ it can be discomforting realizing you have white spots on throat. This issue becomes even more aggravating if these spots are followed by other symptoms. White blotches in the back of the throat‚ can be a sign of various health concerns‚ such as bacterial infections or oral yeast. These symptoms should not be ignored because the underlying reason can present a threat to your overall health. Consult your doctor if you notice these spots‚ especially if
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COPD Respiratory disease paper Jean Izean HCS/245 May 25‚ 2015 Tynan Mara There are various forms of respiratory disease that not only debilitate‚ but claim the lives of millions of Americans each year. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ Tuberculosis‚ Lung cancer‚ Asthma‚ emphysema‚ and bronchitis are just a few of the common respiratory infections that disrupt the functions of organs and tissues responsible for providing oxygen to the body. In this paper I will discuss Chronic obstructive
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Coccus is a term used to describe a type of morphology that helps us distinguish different kinds of bacteria. The cell’s morphology is only one of the many ways we can differentiate the different species. Looking at these bacterium underneath the microscope is an important step to determine which kind of species it is. All cocci bacteria are not gram positive‚ but this lab will examine only this kind because of their influence in human health. Staphylococcus Aureus is a gram-positive coccus bacterium
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Whooping cough is a serious‚ contagious‚ respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is particularly serious in young children. One in every 200 babies who contract the infection will die. Whooping cough can be prevented by immunisation. What Causes The Disease And How Is It Spread? Pertussis or Whooping Cough is a bacterium that is spread from person to person by an infected person coughing or sneezing. When coughing or sneezing tiny germ-laden
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Nursing Informatics Case Studies Week 6 Introduction to Informatics A client arrives in the emergency department with shortness of breath and complaining of chest pain. Describe how informatics can help nurses and other health care providers to more efficiently and effectively care for this client. Hebda‚ & Czar (2013)‚ define Medical as the use of information and computer technology to support all aspects of nursing practice. An informatics can be used to help nurses and other health care
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Pertussis‚ or as some call it whooping cough‚ is a well-known childhood respiratory infection that is caused by the bacterium bordetella pertussis (CDC). When an individual attempts to inhale air‚ the noise that is produced due to the inflamed and swollen laryngeal structures is where the name Whooping cough originates from. When someone exhibits vomiting while coughing‚ high fever‚ trouble while breathing‚ and or cyanosis they may be affected by pertussis (MedlinePlus). The majority of deaths continue
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History of current condition: Patient J.A. is a 39-year-old female that originally reported to the ED two days ago with complaints of epigastric pain‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ weakness‚ and fatigue. Along with assessment findings‚ laboratory results indicated the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Additionally‚ upon admission she presented with signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication‚ alcohol dependence with withdrawal‚ and a blood alcohol concentration of 0.40. She’s currently being administered Serax
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13-year-old female patient initially inpatient treated at a peripheral Children’s Hospital with respiratory symptoms since a few days as part of an infection of the upper airways. Rapid respiratory worsening in the clinical course with the need for intubation. Influenza A was positively detected. During the intubation a temporary resuscitation was needed. Continuously increasing of catecholamine and ventilation requirements post intubation (PIP = 40 cmH2O‚ PEEP = 15 cmH2O‚ FiO2 = 100%). For an escalation
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What are the causes‚ symptoms and treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Introduction “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung ailment that is characterized by a persistent blockage of airflow from the lungs” ( World Health Organisation (WHO) website‚ nd). This report will examine the causes‚ symptoms and treatment of COPD. It will discuss current statistics on COPD and some of the current treatments available. Multiple sources were used including websites
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