EKG was unremarkable with a normal sinus rate and rhythm‚ enzymes within acceptable range. Patient sacral wound assessed by ED as stage 4 ulcer‚ with tunneling‚ and draining sanguineous fluid. Patient to have consult with surgery for possible debridement and wound vac. Patient ordered chest x-ray in ED to confirm presence of pneumonia. Patient was admitted to unit from ED on 7/2/13. Patient Assessment 83 year-old female with an admitting diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia‚ and sepsis. BP 120/62
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February‚ with a present culture still pending. Other past history includes Schizo-affective Disorder‚ depression‚ DVT right femoral‚ hip replacement‚ stasis ulcer drug abuse‚ and alcohol abuse. He is NPO‚ scheduled to go into surgery for wound debridement of the leg left/ankle. He has a 22G right outer forearm IV access‚ being treated with 0.45 NS at 40CC/HR. He is being treated with Piperacillin/Tazob (Zosyn) 3.375G Q6 IVP‚ and Vancomycin 1.0MG Q12 IVP. Patient has a tendency to act sexually inappropriate
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taken to the hospital for a medical checkup which confirmed that she had suffered full thickness (third-degree) burns on 6% of her skin and over 16% of lesser burns. She remained in the hospital for eight says for skin grafting procedures and debridement treatments. After the incident‚ it took about two years in order to complete the treatment and eliminate the consequences of the accident. Liebeck sought to settle with McDonald’s for $20‚000 to cover her actual and anticipated medical expenses
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Competency Differences between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurses Linda Jewell Grand Canyon University Competency Differences between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurses Merriam-Webster defines nurse as: “a person who cares for the sick or infirm; specifically: a licensed health-care professional who practices independently or is supervised by a physician‚ surgeon‚ or dentist and who is skilled in promoting and maintaining health”. This definition gives no differentiation between the nurse educated
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Parasites and Humans: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? Introduction The definition of a parasite is: “an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species‚ known as the host‚ from the body of which it obtains nutriment.” (Dictionary.com‚2012) There are several kinds of parasitic relationships in the world. Mutualism is one of them. This occurs when each member of the association benefits the other. Can humans and parasites have a mutualistic relationship in medicine?
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Orthopedic surgery From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This fracture of the lower cervical vertebrae‚ known as a "teardrop fracture"‚ is one of the conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. This image‚ taken in September 2006‚ shows extensive repair work to the rightacetabulum 6 years after it was carried out (2000). Further damage to the joint is visible due to the onset of arthritis - a bone/joint disease. Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedic
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skin discoloration that usually occurs on a woman’s face and may result from hormonal changes‚ as in pregnancy. Cicatrix scar tissue Comedo A sebum plug that partially blocks the pore; a blackhead. If completely blocked becomes a whitehead Debridement Surgical excision of dead‚ devitalized‚ or contaminated tissue and removal of foreign matter from a wound Dermatitis inflammation of the skin Diaphoresis condition of profuse sweating Dysplastic nevi numerous abnormal moles with irregular borders
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I. Introduction On January 19‚ 2015‚ during our hospital visit to the Surgery ward of Mary Johnston Hospital‚ there were 7 patients admitted. Of those 7 patients‚ four were admitted due to diabetic complications. According to the International Diabetes Federation‚ the Philippines is one of the world’s emerging diabetes hotspots – ranked at 15 – which is home to more than 4 million people diagnosed with this disease. In 2014‚ there were 571‚000 deaths related to non-communicable diseases‚ including
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ambulance and helicopter service to allow for transport of those burned and injured. Assigning tasks to employees as they came in to assist. She could think ahead call for supplies that would be needed. Have assistants available to doctors for debridement. Not to mention all these qualities seemed second nature to this nurse. These key actions became evident in meetings after the disaster occurred. The preparation exemplified by this nurse‚ I truly believe came in part from her BSN training.
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a work-related injury while working with high-pressure drilling equipment‚ he was struck in the leg with piece of metal from high-pressure hydraulic hose. Patient is status post left lower extremity lateral subcutaneous fasciotomy‚ excisional debridement and washout on 05/31/16. CT scan of the cervical spine dated 06/29/2016 showed mild degenerative changes at C5-6 level. Per the medical report dated 07/11/16‚ the patient complains of cervical spine pain radiating to the bilateral upper extremities
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