Of the diseases that can affect the cardiovascular system of humans‚ among the most common is a mitral heart prolapse. More of a defect than a disease‚ but equally as troublesome‚ mitral heart prolapse afflicts as many as 8 million people in the United States alone. Essentially it is a faulty heart valve‚ particularly the mitral valve (hence the name). Because of this valve’s malfunction‚ when the heart normally contracts to pump blood through the body‚ the mitral valve slips back into place too
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The purpose of this essay is to analyse and evaluate the risk and causative factors relating to falls associated with the elderly in their home environment. The question presents a case study of Mavis Bazmati and outlines various aspects of her health and home situation. As a community nurse Mavis’ home will be assessed for potential hazards and provide strategies to prevent further falls. There are different community resources that are available to help Mavis and other members of the multi-disciplinary
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Generic Name Cefepime Cefpirome Trade Name Maxipime Bacirom‚ Cef-4‚ Cefir‚ Morcef‚ Romicef Classification Fourth-generation Cephalosporin‚ semi-synthetic‚ broad spectrum‚ cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. Fourth-generation cephalosporin Mechanism of Acton Bactericidal: inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall‚ causing cell death. It is the best beta-lactam for IM administration; has poor capacity to cross blood-brain barrier and thus is not used for treatment
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Canine Heartworm Disease Canine Heartworm Disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by the parasite Dirofilaria Immitis. The disease can infect over 30 species‚ including humans‚ however dogs are the definitive host. The most common way this disease is transmitted from one animal to the next is through mosquitoes. A mosquito carrying infective heartworm larvae bites a dog and transmits the infection to them. The larvae grow‚ develop‚ and migrate in the body over a period of
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___Vital signs: BP (sitting‚ then standing)‚ temperature‚ pulse and respiration ___Signs/symptoms of injuries such as pain‚ bleeding‚ abrasions‚ contusions‚ bruises‚ swelling reddened areas‚ etc. ___Medical conditions such as: Cardiac arrhythmia’s Syncope Hemiplegia Arthritis Osteoporosis Hypotension Parkinson’s Seizure disorder Pain CHF Bladder dysfunction (worsening or new onset) ___Acute conditions or signs/symptoms of unknown origin. ___Urine tested by dipstick within 4 hours of fall ___The
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How Study to be Conducted This study will focus on protecting patients from falls and fall-related injuries after stroke. At first I would identify the patients who are at great risk of fall currently and after going back to the community. I will use the Morse Fall Risk Assessment (MFA) to initially identify fall risk patients in my unit. In fact at Acute Rehab Unit all patients are considered to be at high risk of fall‚ there is no question about stroke patients. CDC’s Injury Center has created
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! RESPIRATORY CASE STUDY ! ! Chief Complaint: “Increased shortness of breath with activity‚ and sometimes even at rest.” ! ! Initial Information ! ! ! Date & Time: 7-3-14 @ 2:45 p.m. Name: JM Age: 30‚ DOB 2-18-1984 Gender: F Marital Status: M Race: Caucasian Culture: Northern US‚ urban Occupation: Stay at home mom Health Insurance: BC/BS Source: Pt‚ reliable RF: Allergies in family Medications: Claritin prn Allergies: NKDA‚ questionable seasonal allergies Tobacco
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Vital Signs Vital Signs (Cardinal Signs) – measurable‚ concrete indicators that are essential for life. 1. Body Temperature – the degree of the body heat that is a result of the balance maintained between heat produced and heat lost by the body. a. Methods of Temperature measurement i. Oral – under the tongue – most commonly used ii. Rectal – in the rectum – most accurate (children 7 – 80-90/min. iii. Children 1-7 – 80-120/min
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computer that sends electrical signals to the heart and helps your heart beat normally. A pacemaker also stores information about your heart rhythms. You may need pacemaker implantation if you: • Have a slow heartbeat (bradycardia). • Faint (syncope).
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The ‘tunnel into light’ sensation (see figure 1) can be attributed to a phenomenon known as hypotensive syncope‚ which can cause tunnel-like peripheral to central vision loss. Many nueroscientific studies have shown that brain pathology can lead to visions of deceased ones‚ angels‚ ghosts‚ or a religious figure. This can result from abnormal dopamine functioning
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