Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome In the field of respiratory therapy‚ we are the fighters that must preserve the breath of life. The battlefield we wage war on is riddled with many diseases and hardships for us to help our patients overcome by any means necessary. One of the main heavy hitters in this battle is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This condition is very deadly and is a tough opponent that must be defeated. ARDS is a dangerous condition affecting a vast group of patients
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Sudden Illness Sudden Illness can occur in any individual at times difficult to determine exact illness being experienced by the victim. However‚ by knowing signs and symptoms of major disorders you may be able to provide appropriate first aid. Obtain information from victim and look for identifying factors such as medical alert bracelets or necklaces or medical information cards. Heart Attack Also called coronary thrombosis‚ coronary occlusion or myocardial infarction
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finding out his or her child has been diagnosed with a chronic illness. For the child‚ it’s a loss of his or her health‚ quality of life‚ and dreams. For the parent‚ it’s a loss of mental and emotional stability‚ a normal life‚ and hope for a promising future. For the siblings‚ it’s a loss of time‚ love‚ and support from their parents. Not only is it a loss of health‚ but it might also mean a loss of life. Most people think chronic illness only affects the ill child‚ but it changes the dynamics of
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Mental Illness and Homelessness Cynthia Finley Argosy University Abstract The debate over mental illness and homelessness has been around for years. Everyone has a view or an opinion about whether or not mental illness is related to homelessness. The fact is that most people who are mentally ill cannot do the basic things that are needed to be able to maintain a balanced life‚ therefore they find themselves out on the streets. Statistics show that most people who are living on the streets
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Fatima University Case Study on ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS With SOME DEHYDRATION BSN 3Y2-2 Group D Mrs. Carol San Diego‚ RN MAN Clinical Instructor Ong‚ Christopher Allen C. Petalbo‚ Annabelle R. Rallos‚ Kimberly Michelle C. Ramirez‚ Princess mae A. Ramos‚ Ma. Dominique J. Retardo‚ Jeralem A. Reyes‚ Pee Jay A. Rovero‚ Relly Andro L. Rovira‚ Rachel B. Sayson‚ Monica Rizza G. Simbahon‚ Sara Jane A. Sioco‚ Carmela B. INTRODUCTION Acute Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis is a
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are naturally present in our environment‚ but not all bacteria cause disease in humans." (Schmutz 1) Campylobacter is a bacterial pathogen that causes fever‚ diarrhea‚ and abdominal cramps. It is the commonly identified bacterial cause of diarrhea illness in the world. These bacteria live in the intestines of birds‚ and most raw poultry meat has the bacteria in it. Eating undercooked chicken or other food that has been contaminated with the juices dripping from raw chicken is the most frequent source
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Acute Coronary Syndrome Acute coronary syndrome is a term used for any condition brought on by sudden‚ reduced blood flow to the heart. Acute coronary syndrome symptoms may include the type of chest pressure that you feel during a heart attack‚ or pressure in your chest while you’re at rest or doing light physical activity. Acute coronary syndrome is treatable if diagnosed quickly. Acute coronary syndrome treatments vary‚ depending on your signs‚ symptoms and overall health condition. Acute coronary
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However‚ when it comes to acute care hospitals‚ long-term acute care in particular‚ proper intake of food and water can be highly needed in order for a patient to become healthy and be able to return to his or her everyday life outside of the acute care hospital facility. Obesity became a big problem for many developed nations‚ however malnutrition reported in hospital patients still remains a prevalent issue‚ that has to be solved in order to improve the quality of acute care and nutritional care
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88. Dimension 1- Acute intoxication and withdrawal In this case the patient’s current level of acute intoxication is assessed so as to ascertain the risks associated with it. The patient’s discontinuation or significant reduction of the usage of any drug is put into consideration. This is done basing on factors such as the recent usage‚ withdrawal history‚ frequency and chronicity (Muskin‚ 2015). The patient is then monitored to find out if he or she exhibits any current signs of withdrawal. In addition
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general categories: acute mastitis and chronic mastitis. Acute mastitis: is seen commonly during lactation‚ in which the nipple may develop cracks and fissures‚ which infected by bacteria‚ commonly by Staphylococcus aureus. The infection affects the ducts‚ and inflammation of the surrounding soft tissues and skin may occur. The lesions are characterized by an acute inflammatory infiltrate involving‚ or centered on‚ the ductal system. Failure or inadequate treatment of acute mastitis may
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