unparalleled rate of scientific discoveries. In fact‚ there were so many new gadgets invented and discoveries made in the last century that it’s difficult to write the list down. However‚ I think I can say ten innovations or technologies that have had the greatest influence on humanity—both positively and the negatively. First of all‚ I want to remember penicillin: this drug (eventually group of drugs) was discovered in 1928‚ it opened the door to the discovery of antibiotics. Penicillin remains the most
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either suddenly or over time‚ the inability to chew how we would like to‚ the accompanying pain with every mouth movement we make. Dental emergencies and dental issues get to all of us at one point or another. Luckily‚ we have professionals like the ones at Four Corners Dental Group Fairbanks in Fairbanks‚ AK‚ to help us take care of these uncomfortable dental situations. But what is there to know about toothache pain?—what causes it‚ what should you do about it‚ and when does it become an emergency? If
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719 Reports of Investigation Risk factors of inadequate pain relief during epidural analgesia for labour and delivery Ghislaine Le Coq CRNA‚* B6atrice Ducot MD‚’f Dan Benhamou MD* Purpose: To determine the causes of failure of epidural analgesia during labour and delivery. Methods: During six months‚ pregnant patients receiving epidural analgesia and delivering vaginally were studied prospectively‚ Bupivacaine 0. 125% was used for the initial bolus dose and subsequent continuous infusion
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PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH THE CORRECT TOOLS Lorin Fernandez TESC Health Assessment NUR-416 Dr. Pamela S. Card February 24‚ 2013 Introduction Cancer patients‚ end of life patients‚ patients with chronic diseases‚ and patients with a simple complaint of pain are all entitled to the best pain management available for their specific needs. This topic is of particularly important for nursing professionals who need to have the knowledge to adequately assess and manage a patient’s pain with the
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In the epic‚ pain precedes greatness. The gods often time cause the pain of the great ones in the epic‚ allowing them to overcome their struggles and therefore become great. When talking about Demodokos‚ Homer wrote‚ “ By [the Muse’s] gift [Demodokos] knew the good of life‚ and evil--- for she who lent him sweetness made him blind” (127). Although the Muse takes away Demodokos’s eyesight‚ she shows him “ the good of life” and makes him an amazing minstrel. In this passage‚ there is a direct relationship
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CHEST PAIN Chest Pain Overview If you are having severe pain‚ crushing‚ squeezing‚ or pressure in your chest that lasts more than a few minutes‚ or if the pain moves into your neck‚ left shoulder‚ arm‚ or jaw‚ go immediately to a hospital emergency department. Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms a person can have. It is sometimes difficult even for a doctor or other medical professional to tell what is causing chest pain and whether it is life-threatening. * Any part of the
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No evidence exists to suggest that older individuals perceive pain to a lesser degree or that sensitivity is diminished. Although pain is a common experience among individuals 65 years of age and older‚ it is not a normal process of aging. Pain indicates pathology or injury. Pain should never be considered something to tolerate or accept in one’s later years. Unfortunately‚ many clinicians and older adults wrongfully assume that pain should be expected in aging‚ which leads to less aggressive treatment
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who need long term pain management. Nurses who were in different stages of their career and who also had experience with a wide variety of patient populations ranging from those able to communicate pain as well as those who were not. The researchers used an electronic survey called the “Pain Assessment Survey” to obtain the data for this study. The beginning of the survey focused on obtaining background information about the nurse completing it‚ and the latter part used pain assessment tools to
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I’d like to take you all back to the spring of 2007. Spring was my favorite time of year because it meant one thing‚ baseball. Baseball was the greatest part of my life. I felt like superman when I took the pitcher’s mound. There was no better place to be. Baseball was my escape from everything. When I was on the mound I could tune anything else out. It was my stress relief‚ my get away‚ my sanctuary. On April 12th‚ 2007 I found out how strong my bond with baseball was. It had been a normal week
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infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. A heart attack is a life threatening condition causing an abrupt stoppage of blood flow to the heart. Diagnosis of a heart attack has to be made quickly to prevent further damage or death. Patients usually get medical attention when they experience chest pain. Many patients assume the chest pain is from indigestion or acid peptic symptoms. These patients waste time with antacids. Chest pain may be accompanied with vomiting‚ sweating and breathlessness.
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