high index of suspicion = clinical judgement!) Supportive Management * For significant anemia‚ thrombocytopenia‚ or coagulation problems: Transfuse blood products (packed red blood cells‚ platelets‚ fresh frozen plasma) * Maintain thermoregulation (IF with temperature instability) * Adequate glucose control * Support vital signs - constant monitoring * Cardiopulmonary support and IV nutrition (in this case‚ does not seem warranted since there were no signs of poor feeding)
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Although the skin creates several appendages such as: hair‚ nails‚ sweat glands; the eccrine sweat gland is the only appendage of the friction ridge skin. Eccrine sweat glands are discovered everywhere throughout the body surface and function in thermoregulation. ("Anatomy & Physiology of Adult Friction Ridge Skin") The sweat glands of the palms and soles are bigger‚ more dynamic‚ and denser than in any other part of skin. Friction ridge skin persists because of physical attachments in the skin and the
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upright‚ prone‚ and between her breasts.” (Frederick) Presentation of the Topic Description and Background of the Topic There are many advantages associated with skin to skin contact provided soon after birth‚ such as maintaining the newborn’s thermoregulation and blood glucose levels‚ decreases the risk of jaundice‚ reduces the stress of birth‚ encourages bonding between the mother and newborn and encourages longer duration of breastfeeding (Stevens). Even though‚ skin to skin contact has a lot of
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Kangaroo Care Brianna Jacobson JCBBRI009 Psychology 2009F 19 March 2015 Dr. Lauren Wild Infants born prematurely or at a low birth weight are at a higher risk for medical and developmental complications than full-term infants. Complications can affect the growing infant and family drastically with problems ranging from chronic lung disease to neurodevelopmental problems (Browne‚ 2003). Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and health care providers attempt to provide around-the-clock
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University of Phoenix Material Name:______Kim Orta__________________________ Date:_____07/17/2013_________ Literature Search Worksheet Select a literature search topic relevant to your practice. The topic must be sufficiently delineated in scope without being trivial. You will revisit this research study article in your Week Five presentation. Possible topics include but are not limited to: Nonpharmacological pain relief with childbirth Effects of shift work and fatigue on medication errors Best
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Bipedalism & Human Birth: The Obstetric Dilemma Over hundreds of thousands of years‚ the human body has evolved in many different ways to help us adapt to our ever changing environment. The obstetric dilemma refers to changes in the female pelvic region as a result of our evolution towards bipedalism‚ and the resulting difficulties in childbirth. When assessing gestation periods‚ premature births and maternal & infant health‚ the question comes up as to why the human body has evolved in
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Temperature reveals the body’s thermoregulation. Temperature is assessed in three ways: the way the patient feels to the touch‚ the way they say they feel‚ and taking the body’s core temperature using a thermometer. Pulse indicates the arterial contraction rate and should be taken for the
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functions – waterproofing - resists dehydration – UV radiation – harmful chemicals • vitamin D synthesis – skin is first step of synthesis – liver and kidneys complete process • sensation – skin is our most extensive sense organ • thermoregulation – thermoreceptors – vasoconstriction (when cold)/ vasodilation (when hot) • transdermal absorption – administration of certain drugs steadily through thin skin Structure of the Skin Cell Types and Layers of the of the Epidermis Hair
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Developmental Psychology Prelim 1 review Spring 2012 The exam will include material from lecture (including 2/20)‚ the textbook (chapters 1 – 4‚ plus the section on gross motor skills in chapter 5‚ p. 171 – 174)‚ video‚ and the supplemental readings. The questions will be a mix of multiple-choice‚ very-short answer (a few words or a sentence)‚ not-so-short answer (a few sentences)‚ and an essay question. The outline integrates material from the text‚ readings‚ videos‚ and lecture‚
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The data includes health-seeking behaviors‚ activity intolerance‚ ineffective coping‚ and ineffective thermoregulation. The third step in the nursing process is to set goals. The ultimate goal is to keep the client system stable. From the goals‚ a plan is created‚ which focuses on strengthening lines of defense and resistance. That plan is implemented using primary
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