associated with higher risk of cardiovascular events‚ while shorter courses (6 days or less)‚ did not have a higher risk of cardiovascular events. In addition‚ clarithromycin use in patients with previous history of cariodvascular disease was associated with significantly higher risk of cardiovascular events. Also‚ the relative risk of cardiovascular events with clarithromycin use increased with age (>60 years for COPD cohort‚ and >70 years for CAP cohort). 2.2.B Strengths The study data was collected
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ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE SUCTIONING Purpose: To facilitate removal of secretions and maintain patency of the ET tube. Equipment: 1. Sterile suction catheter of appropriate size (not more than 2/3 the the size of the ET tube) 2. Sterile disposable gloves 3. Supplemental oxygen source and oxygen tubing 4. Resuscitation bag 5. Vacuum source and connecting tubing 6. Sterile H20 7. Syringe with sterile normal saline 8. Personal Protective equipment Contraindications/Hazards/Complications:
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A Recipe for Dangerous Behavior In the United States‚ college is a journey that can teach students some of the most important lessons that they will carry throughout their lives. Author William Zinsser write in his essay “ College Pressures ” that students can face a wide variety of pressures like parental‚ economical to even the most common type‚ self induced pressure. Although college is supposed to help students develop as individual people‚ they are placed into an environment that is extremely
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CPR‚ Adult Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a skill that almost anyone can learn to perform. It can be lifesaving when performed on a person whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped. When the heart stops beating‚ the flow of blood to the brain and other vital organs also stops. This usually causes brain damage or death if not treated within minutes. CPR consists of steps that are based on the CAB sequence: chest compressions‚ airway‚ and breathing. If you see an adult collapse and lose
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1. Which of the following medications would the nurse in-charge expect the doctor to order to reverse a dystonic reaction? a. Procholorperazine (Compazine) b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) c. Haloperidol (Haldol) d. Midazolam (Versed) 2. After completing chemical detoxification and a 12-step program to treat crack addiction‚ a male patient is being prepared for discharge. Which remark by the patient indicates a realistic view of the future? a. “I’m never going to use crack again.” b. “I
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1. Should Sharon tell Jill’s name to the security officer? Why -Yes she should‚ the police officer already knows that sharon was shopping with Jill so if Sharon tells the officer she doesn’t know the name of Jill he would automatically know she is lying‚ which would just cause more unwanted trouble. Also‚ Sharon should know what Jill did is wrong‚ and she shouldn’t get the blame for what Jill did‚ Jill needs to face the consequences so she knows next time not to do it. 2. Would it make any difference
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Adjustment Strategies Unit 6 “Resisting Persuasion and Compliance Tactics” Recognize and Resist the Influence of Commitment and Consistency Pressures by Jody Curtis Abstract “Recognize and resist the influence of commitment and consistency pressures”. Be alert to tactics that pressure you to do what you do not want to do. If someone is urging you to follow up on an earlier commitment‚ ask yourself a key question‚ “Knowing what I know now‚ if I could go back in time‚ would I make
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The affect of psychological stress on the heart rate. Introduction: The human body is incredible machinery that can adjust to stressful situations and react in a “fight-or flight” manner by temporarily shutting off nonessential‚ at the moment‚ immune and digestive systems. When the body is ready for a challenge‚ heart rate increases‚ blood pressure rises and glucose production intensifies to supply large amounts of energy. These metabolic changes are caused by release of stress hormones (catecholamine
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These 4 Things Happen Right Before a Heart Attack Wednesday‚ 26 Jun 2013 10:26 AM By Newsmax Wires More ways to share... Mixx Stumbled LinkedIn Vine Buzzflash Reddit Delicious Newstrust Technocrati Despite what you may believe‚ heart attacks rarely happen “out of the blue.” In fact‚ your body may be trying to warn you of an impending heart attack for days‚ weeks‚ perhaps even a month or two before it occurs. Unfortunately‚ by the time you actually recognize you’re suffering a
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FALL INCIDENT ASSESSMENT (This tool is only an example. Please adapt it to meet the needs of your facility and residents.) DATE_______________________ DIRECTIONS According to facility policy‚ the fall assessment shall be completed following any resident fall. This fall assessment shall not be made part of the resident’s medical record. The assessment is completed as part of the facility’s continuing quality assurance program. Information in this assessment should be used to revise the resident’s
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