Tracheostomy A tracheostomy‚ according to Medscape‚ is “an artificial opening made by a surgical incision into the trachea”. A physician may order a tracheostomy for several different reasons. The most common need for this procedure is to provide a patent airway. It is also used in conjunction with respiratory therapists to deliver supplemental oxygen to patients who are unable to adequately take in oxygen independently. Primary nursing responsibilities are to maintain a patent airway‚ keep
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1. My understanding of the business problem: There are two problems in this business that combine to make one big issue. First‚ we have a major shortage of caregivers. This is not specific to the VNA‚ it’s happening all over the country. But it’s a big problem for all agencies right now. People just don’t want to do this job because it’s hard and low-paying. Second‚ we are shortly going to be “graded” on our clients who have potentially avoidable events. All home health agencies are facing this
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The use of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD In this study published in JAMA‚ the authors looked at eleven studies on the use of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD defined as a smoking- related lung disease characterized by recurrent episodes of cough‚ sputum production and breathlessness (Drummond‚ 2407). The authors of this study did no research of their own‚ but instead looked at other double blind‚ randomized‚ placebo controlled studies from around the world‚ with a restriction that
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Assessment Immediate Concerns Candice is a 53 year old transgender woman who has just been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)‚ a type of lung disease‚ after she was taken to the emergency room (ER) for chest pain with shortness of breath‚ while vacationing with her partner Charles. Candice has been smoking one pack of cigarettes daily for the past twenty-five years‚ with multiple unsuccessful attempts of cessation. The ER doctor has warned Candice that she can possibly
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Aerosolizing drugs is a common form of therapy used to treat inflammation in airways‚ bronchospasms‚ manage diseases‚ improve pulmonary functions and aid in mucosal clearance. Aerosol therapy is delivered through a wide variety of devices and amongst many different age groups. Pediatric patients (infants and children) is a patient population who receives this type of therapy often. Aerosol delivery is a type of therapy that differs between adults and children‚ a few reasons being: the anatomy
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toxic substances that damage our lungs and other respiratory organ while inhaling. It seriously affects larynx and trachea which in turn result in the permanent killing of lungs. Long-term smoking causes harsh side effects like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ lung cancer‚ emphysema and chronic bronchitis. 2. Cardiovascular Health Effects – Smoking causes the narrowing of blood vessels and arteries by depositing several toxic substances. This affects their normal functioning‚ and causes high
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This discussion post will critically reflect on the care of Mrs Smith‚ a patient who had been admitted to an acute respiratory ward due to exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ways in which the nurse can facilitate patient self management will be explored initially; following this‚ barriers to the promotion of patient self management will be considered. Including Evidence strongly suggests that empowering patients to self manage their long term health conditions is associated
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Air pollution is a health hazard to us because it is a factor of cancer‚ diseases and permanent health issues. There are numerous health problems associated with air pollution most of them are respiratory such as asthma‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ and lung cancer (Martin Hughes). Not only is it effecting normal healthy adults but the NIEHS finds children are most likely to get ill/cancer from pollution. Air pollution is a silent killer in sorts because you can’t really see
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[2] Tobacco is the single greatest cause of preventable death globally.[3] Tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting the heart‚ liver and lungs‚ with smoking being a major risk factor for heart attacks‚ strokes‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis)‚ and cancer (particularly lung cancer‚ cancers of the larynx and mouth‚ and pancreatic cancer). It also causes peripheral vascular disease and hypertension. The effects depend on the number
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Case Management Lisa Reinback Facilitator: Jean sherri NUR 370: Gerontology January 13‚ 2013 Case Management A 75 year old male Hispanic male with history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ hypertension‚ glaucoma‚ motor vehicle accident (MVA) 5yrs ago that resulted in a chronic lumber spine pain was recently discharged from the hospital for COPD exacerbation. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in both men and women‚ and it is steadily on the rise (Touhy & Jett‚2010)
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