BURNS Disasters Once a disaster is declared‚ then the disaster is classified according to the level of response needed to cope with the situation. This incident is declared a Level I disaster according to the local community disaster plan. [pic][pic][pic] 1. Which action is included when a Level I disaster is declared? All local hospitals prepare to receive casualties. Feedback: Classification as a Level I disaster indicates that local emergency response personnel and organizations can
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Asepsis can be defined as the complete absence of bacteria‚ fungi‚ viruses or other microorganisms that could cause disease. Aseptic techniques refer to a set of skills that are used to ensure any environment being examined or dressed remains free from micro-organisms by not directly touching the wound or any other surface that might come into contact with the wound (McFerran and Martin 2008). Sterilization techniques and effective hand washing technique also play a major role in maintaining aseptic
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ADN vs. BSN: Competency Differences Mehul Sanghavi Grand Canyon University NUR 430V-(237) Dana Martyn‚ RN‚ MSN May 5‚ 2013 INTRODUCTION Nursing comprises the largest health care workforce in the United States. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration survey‚ there are more than 3 million registered nurses (RN) nationwide. The survey also shows that 50.0% of the workforce holds a baccalaureate (BSN) or graduate degree while 36.1% earned
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Shane Miller Brown Recluse The brown recluse spider lives inside houses as well as in its surroundings. Inside homes‚ the arachnid lives in dark places‚ such as cracks‚ corners‚ seldom used clothes‚ curtains and inside furniture. Yet‚ it is very common for a spider to get trapped in showers and bathtubs because of their smooth surface‚ and there have been lots of cases in which spiders bit the legs of a person who was having a bath. Outdoors‚ the BRS is usually located underneath rocks or
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Chart Note 4.2 Comes to the office today for Botox injections. He has a very significant and rather severe left-sided hemifacial spasm. Informed consent was obtained from the patient. Under sterile conditions‚ he received a total of 78.75 units of Botox. Location and dosages of injections are documented on his injection form. He tolerated these well. No complications were noted. He will follow up in 3 months when further injections are needed. He is to call the office in 2 weeks and let us know
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Control by Antibiotics and Antiseptics Lab Report Georgia State University Introduction The fact that each bacterial species‚ and even some of their respective strains‚ responds uniquely to a given antimicrobial makes it necessary to have methods‚ which provide researchers and clinicians with measurable susceptibilities. This need has become prevalent since the rising of later generations of antimicrobial compounds achieved by chemical modifications of the naturally occurring antibiotics. By
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Reference: http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/clinical.cases/040130.htm Extravasation Follows Chemotherapy Administration. Potential Complication or Nursing Negligence Iacano v. St. Peter’s Medical Center‚ 334 N. j. Super. 547 – NJ (2000) Summary: Intravenous therapy has inherent risks and potential complications. When you introduce chemotherapeutic drugs and known vesicants‚ those risks increase dramatically. In this case‚ a known risk‚ extravasation‚ occurred following administration
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physician can help the patient to heal faster. Keeping the wound site covered and clean‚ making the chances for harmful bacteria to enter the site is also a way to contribute to a “speedy” recovery. Visiting the doctor for proper evaluation and debridement is also important in the healing of diabetic ulcers‚ making sure that the feet are checked twice a day. Lastly‚ wearing proper foot gear is one of many ways that can help a diabetic to prevent getting a diabetic ulcer. Even though it is not guaranteed
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Pressure ulcers are “ischemic wounds in the skin and underlying tissues caused by long-standing pressure force over an external bone or cartilaginous surface” (Guillén-Solà 2013). Pressure ulcers are a challenging part of the healthcare system due to prolong patient hospitalization and a reduction in the patient’s quality of life‚ since many patients that are in the hospital are there for either chronic conditions or intensive surgery‚ which may require an extensive and long term stay. Moreover‚
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Day Care Procedures: 138 Procedures covered under the sum insured limits. Operations on the ears Operations on the external ear and external auditory canal 1. Incision of the external ear 2. Excision and destruction of diseased tissue of the outer ear 3. Resection of the external ear 4. Wound care of the external ear 5. Construction and reconstruction of the external auditory canal 6. Plastic reconstruction of parts of the external ear 7. Plastic reconstruction of the whole external ear
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