A Reflection on Scenario One This is a reflective essay‚ aims to discuss how I have managed to achieve the learning outcomes of scenario one in module two. The first part introduces the concepts I have learnt in this scenario and indicates how I have utilised the tutorials for learning‚ followed by a description of my practical and theoretical formative assessments. Thereafter this paper will reflect on my positive and negative learning experiences from scenario one including the details of the
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Necrotizing Fasciitis is a bacterial skin infection that is caused by one or more bacteria that enters one’s skin through a cut or wound. It can be fatal if not treated in time. Necrotizing Fasciitis is commonly known as the ‘flesh eating infection’ that occurs suddenly and spreads extremely fast. It corrodes the skin and the tissue beneath it. It can be caused by one or more bacteria‚ for example Streptococcus pyogenes‚ Kebsiella‚ Bacteroides and more. Approximately 700 hundred cases are recorded
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Unit 265 – Causes and Spread of Infection 1. Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites. Bacteria is something that we need some of‚ it needs a warmth‚ moisture‚ time and food in order to multiply‚ which in the right conditions they multiply quickly. Viruses need a living host in order to survive‚ they don’t respond to antibiotics and new strains of virus are developing all the time. Fungi are moulds and yeasts‚ they need a warm and damp environment to survive‚ much
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to compare to cutting edge evidence medicine to encompass the best treatment options for my patient. suddenly‚ I awaken on the general medicine floor to my attending asking me how I would like to proceed to manage my patient’s C. diff infection. Yes C diff infection is important and common disease that effects hospitalized patients at a growing rate and attention must be paid as to treat or not to treat. However I can help but baskin in the joy of teaching the medical students about risk of mortality
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4223-011 Reflection and Witness Today I was asked to support and care for a patient Mrs Y as we had noticed over the past weeks she was losing weight and following dieticians referral we were asked to give a certain diet and supplements for that patient and monitor her intake and output by doing a food chart‚ fluid chart and stool chart at food times and when needed to help her gain weight. As we were monitoring her closely it was important that we handled the information carefully and sensitively
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its symptoms‚ its phases‚ its prevention and treatments. 2.Body A. What is it? I. the chicken pox is a viral infection medically known as the Varicella Zoster Infection. Commonly it is known as a contagious rash that appears all over the body. B. Symptoms I. According to Dr. John Mersch‚ some symptoms that may show before the actual infection in visible are headaches‚ discomfort or irritation‚ and abdominal pain or loss of appetite. It is important to see
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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)‚ a major‚ yet preventable threat to patient safety‚ impose significant economic consequences on the nation’s healthcare system. An estimated 93‚000 urinary tract infections and 71‚000 bloodstream infections were identified from acute care hospitals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]‚ 2014). The student’s purpose is to differentiate two high priority outcome measure and the rationale for these outcomes. In addition‚ the student will hypothesize
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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS BY JAY DOMANTAY JAY DOMANTAY ANATOMY 151 HERBERT MAY 11‚ 2009 BACTERIAL MENINGITIS A bacterial infection of blood poisoning in the meninges called bacterial meningitis affects toddlers‚ adolescents and young adults. The infection strikes nearly 3‚000 Americans each year‚ and 10 to 12% of those infected will die. Among those who survive‚ approximately 20 % live with permanent disabilities‚ such as brain damage‚ kidney disease‚ hearing loss or loss of limbs.(“Prevention
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Healthcare providers implement various techniques that help prevent a patient from contracting nosocomial infections. Perhaps the most common acquired and treated infection is a urinary tract infection caused by long-term indwelling catheter use. The use and insertion of catheters is typically avoided in hospitals because any catheter associated UTI that occurs while the patient is hospitalized‚ is no longer reimbursable. The population that has the greatest risk for developing UTI’s is older adults
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Final Report Faculty Research Grant Customer Perceived Service Quality in the Fast Food Industry Stephen Jones (principal investigator) Associate Professor of Management 479-968-0673 sjones@atu.edu Kevin Mason (contact author) Professor of Marketing 479-968-0492 kmason@atu.edu Mike Benefield Associate Professor of Finance 479-968-0264 mbenefield@atu.edu B. Restatement of problem researched or creative activity Our purpose was to investigate the critical factors which help to
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