Huntsville Hospital (HH)‚ located in Northeast Alabama‚ is part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System‚ originating in downtown Huntsville‚ Alabama in the late 1800’s. As the not-for-profit‚ public hospital system developed‚ HH became the second largest employer in Madison County‚ Alabama with an estimated 7000 employees‚ 2000 nurses and 1000 physicians. Nine separate campuses constitute the Huntsville Hospital Health System representing more than 1500 hospital beds‚ a level 1 trauma center
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problem Fleming had (Benstock). Fleming died on June 9‚ 1950 at Sunnyside Cottage in Witham‚ Essex (“Dorothy L Sayers”). Seven years later‚ after returning home from a Christian shopping trip to London‚ Sayers died on December 17‚ 1957 of coronary thrombosis which led to her being cremated‚ although some believe that her death was a result of having a sudden stroke (Benstock; “Dorothy L Sayers”). It was decided that her ashes would be buried beneath the tower of St Anne’s Church in London‚ where she
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and subtypes of stroke Stroke can be broadly classified in two major clinical types: hemorrhagic stroke (bleedings) and ischemic strokes (Clots). Ischemic strokes are sometimes also denoted ‘cerebral infarctions’ and are caused by either cerebral thrombosis or embolism and account for 50-85% of all strokes worldwide. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by subarachnoid hemorrhage or intracerebral hemorrhage and account for 1-7% and 7-27% respectively of all strokes worldwide
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education and patient outcomes. “The researchers found that hospitals with a higher percentage of RNs with baccalaureate or higher degrees had lower congestive heart failure mortality‚ decubitus ulcers‚ failure to rescue‚ and postoperative deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism and shorter length of stay.” (Baccalaureate Education in Nursing and Patient Outcomes‚ 43(2)‚ 89-94) This study found that the nursing practices of advanced degree nurses promoted health greater than those without an advanced
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The religious and cultural beliefs of the Amish‚ have led to variations in health care practices that are different from main stream American culture. The Amish believe in simple lifestyles and being "separate from the world‚" this is hallmark for the Amish. They don’t use modern conveniences that we do‚ such as electricity‚ computers‚ cars‚ and phones. They travel by horse and buggy‚ and grow their own gardens and raise their own cattle for food/milk. Their days are filled with
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THE FACIAL PART OF THE HEAD OPERATIONS ON THE HEAD The border between the head and neck is the line which is drawn along the inferior margin of the mandible‚ apex of the mastoid process‚ superior nuchal line to the external occipital protuberance and passes on to another side. The facial part is composed of the following regions: the orbital region‚ the oral cavity region (the region of the mouth)‚ nose region (region of the nose)‚ the lateral region and deep region of the face. You studied
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ABSITE questions we miss by Dr. Meyers: 1/29/2009 Breast: 1. Rx intraductal papilloma. Most commonly present with bleeding/bloody nipple d/c. Generally resect via major duct excision or needle loc if seen on imaging. Remember‚ this isn’t malignant or premalignant‚ it’s a benign condition. 2. Anat level 3 LN’s (8 senior residents missed this in 2005) Never know how ? was written‚ so may have been misleading. But remember pec minor separates levels of axilla. I= lateral to II=posterior to and
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Do assessment on Susan’s living environment and avoid any physical barriers‚ especially on the floor. Rationale: It is necessary to keep the living environment safe and tidy to Susan away from walking obstacles such as furnitures and household utensils‚ which will increase the risk of falling to Susan and resulting in hip dislocation due to flexing hip. Susan must not lean forward and downward over 90 degrees and avoid high risk position. Rationale: According to “the 90-degree rule”‚ patient who
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Jessica McGowan HIM 2330 – Shaw July 2‚ 2014 Reimbursement Assignment and Case Mix Case #1 Female 66yo 01-Home ICD-9-CM Code Code Description Principal Diagnosis 682.7 Cellulitis‚ left foot Secondary Diagnosis 892.1 Infected dog bite 041.10 Staph infection E906.0 External cause: dog bite Principal Procedure 86.22 Wound debridement‚ foot Total Charges $6‚245.10 DRG: 0572‚ SKIN DEBRIDEMENT W/O CC/MCC DRG Wt. 01.0077____ Full Update Hospital Reimbursement___$5‚064.79__________ Reduced Update
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home that morning but I knew that if I stayed home I would just keep my leg elevated and not seek medical help. I went on to work stopping to pick up money for a cab for later if needed. As the pain and the swelling got worse I looked up Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and went through the checklist‚ noting that I had all of the symptoms. I then called my husband and asked him to meet me at the emergency room. My looking at the problem in my leg and knowing myself well enough to know that I had to leave
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