Do observations of vital signs really indicate how sick a child is? - Would this be an effective triage tool? Introduction This assignment will look at papers that are relevant to the research question posed; it will consider their validity‚ scope of relevance and whether further research may be needed either to answer the question or to clarify aspects of research already completed. Traditionally emphasis is placed on vital sign recording to indicate the severity of an illness‚ and with the
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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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Vital Signs The measurements of assessments that are included in the vital signs 1. temperature 2. pulse 3. respiration 4. blood pressure 5. pain Differences between core and surface temperature: 1. core – temperature of the deep tissue of the body 2. surface – temperature of the skin Classifications of fevers: 1. constant – remain elevated consistently and fluctuates very little 2. intermittent – rise and fall – sometimes goes back to normal temperature 3. remittent – similar
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upper respiratory tract A: Arteriosclerosis—leading to heart failure‚ insufficient blood supply to heart and brain‚ and confusion Hypernatremia: Think of “SALT” -Skin flushed -Agitation -Low-grade fever -Thirst Chvostek’s and Trousseau’s signs; Tetany‚ irritability‚ and seizures: Hypocalcemia Hypomagnesemia Hyperphosphatemia Electrolyte imbalances which can potentiate dig toxicity: Hypokalemia Hypomagnesemia Hypercalcemia Electrolyte imbalances which can cause dysrhythmias:
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hundred thirty-two signs. She new different signs‚ such as flower‚ doll‚ mine‚ dirty‚ good‚ listen‚ and so much more (Patent 118). Washoe would use her signs to have conversations with her owners “What you want?”/ “Orange‚ orange.”/ No more orange‚ what you want?”/ “You go car gimme orange. Hurry” (Patent 217). To be able to learn different signs shows that Washoe is intelligent enough to learn a new language‚ but to be able to have a conversation is a
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Signs and Symbols What made the boy decide not to live anymore? The story “Signs and Symbols” by Vladimir Nabokov discusses the complications of life. After moving to America‚ escaping Europe during the holocaust‚ their son is stuck in a hospital where he constantly try’s to “tear a hole in his world and escape” (Nabokov 2) causing his parents to feel its all their fault. The story discusses symbolism‚ setting‚ and structure as three major elements. There are certain symbols in the text such
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formative assessment feedback form 1.1 & 1.2-Define the following types of abuse... physical abuse. signs of physical abuse are Fractures Burns Bed sores Fear Depression Unexplained weight loss Assault (can be intentional or reckless) Sexual abuse Loss of sleep Unexpected or unexplained change in behaviour Bruising Soreness around the genitals Torn‚ stained or bloody underwear A preoccupation with anything sexual Sexually transmitted diseases Pregnancy Rape – e.g. a male
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telling you through body language that he simply couldn’t bare being near you a second longer. Now let’s get something straight‚ when I say I like serial killers it doesn’t mean I have an obsession with John Wayne Gacy‚ or a shrine for The Zodiac Killer. It does not mean that I see Aileen Wuornos as a role model. It means the way they think interests me like no other. The psychology behind it. How could someone torture and kill another living‚ breathing human being? What’s the difference between
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killer searches for victims to torment for pleasure. In most cases the motive can never truly be identified due to the fact no one really knows why serial killers kill in the first place. This can be seen in the cases of the Boston Strangler and the Zodiac. ` The Boston Strangler was famous for his method of killing. Between the years of 1962 and 1964 the Boston Strangler murdered at least 11 women in the Boston area. His first victim was a 55 year old woman who was sexually assaulted in her apartment
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Denies arthralgia. Review of systems is otherwise essentially negative. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Physical exam reveals a well-developed‚ well-nourished 35 year old white female in a moderate amount of distress at the time of the examination. VITAL SIGNS: Show temperature 97 degrees; pulse 53; respirations 22; blood pressure 108/60. HEENT: Unremarkable except for poor dentation. Neck: Soft and supple. CHEST: Lungs are clear in all ???. HEART: Regular rate and rhythm. ABDOMEN: Soft but positive tenderness
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