A Day with Blake: Hope on a Medical-Surgical Unit
... Room 15. His last hospital course had been long and arduous, including intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy (often referred to as “shake and bake” because of the alternating side effects of shivering and fever), insertion of several PICC lines and subsequent removal due to infection, a whipple ...
... Room 15. His last hospital course had been long and arduous, including intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy (often referred to as “shake and bake” because of the alternating side effects of shivering and fever), insertion of several PICC lines and subsequent removal due to infection, a whipple ...
Anatomy of an Illness
... organs, but here again the digestive process is affected by the mind. Observations made on a teacher of anatomy in his forties revealed that the mere prospect of having to lecture to medical students slowed down the rate at which chylomicra disappeared from his blood stream. More generally, it was f ...
... organs, but here again the digestive process is affected by the mind. Observations made on a teacher of anatomy in his forties revealed that the mere prospect of having to lecture to medical students slowed down the rate at which chylomicra disappeared from his blood stream. More generally, it was f ...
Status Asthmaticus
... combining intravenous terbutaline with theophylline. Generally we do not use both, as the tachycardia and resulting cardiac toxicity could theoretically be synergistic. vi. Intravenous terbutaline can be used in combination with aerosolized beta agonists. Watch for excessive tachycardia. When the pa ...
... combining intravenous terbutaline with theophylline. Generally we do not use both, as the tachycardia and resulting cardiac toxicity could theoretically be synergistic. vi. Intravenous terbutaline can be used in combination with aerosolized beta agonists. Watch for excessive tachycardia. When the pa ...
Pediatric
... 9. Estimates and manages fluid loss and replacement correctly for age and size 10. Estimates and manages blood loss and replacement correctly for age and size 11. Does not give medications that would be contra-indicated due to patient age, size, condition, or case. Management of intra operative prob ...
... 9. Estimates and manages fluid loss and replacement correctly for age and size 10. Estimates and manages blood loss and replacement correctly for age and size 11. Does not give medications that would be contra-indicated due to patient age, size, condition, or case. Management of intra operative prob ...
AEMT Transition - Unit 18 - Stroke
... – Patient responsive/oriented to verbal stimuli. – Complains of severe headache that “just started.” – Airway patent, speech slightly slurred. – Respirations are intact and normal. – Central and peripheral pulses are present. ...
... – Patient responsive/oriented to verbal stimuli. – Complains of severe headache that “just started.” – Airway patent, speech slightly slurred. – Respirations are intact and normal. – Central and peripheral pulses are present. ...
to the Dysphagia
... of Swallowing FEES The FEES was developed in 1991 by Dr. Susan Langmore. There are two parts to the examination. A flexible endoscope is passed through the nasal passage, into the pharynx The first part of the procedure involves examining the structures, and function of the larynx and pharynx. This ...
... of Swallowing FEES The FEES was developed in 1991 by Dr. Susan Langmore. There are two parts to the examination. A flexible endoscope is passed through the nasal passage, into the pharynx The first part of the procedure involves examining the structures, and function of the larynx and pharynx. This ...
Ethical Issues Relating to Life
... Embryo at 5–6 Weeks in Utero (Petit Format/Nestle/Photo Researchers, Inc.) Medical Law and Ethics, Third Edition Bonnie F. Fremgen ...
... Embryo at 5–6 Weeks in Utero (Petit Format/Nestle/Photo Researchers, Inc.) Medical Law and Ethics, Third Edition Bonnie F. Fremgen ...
Medicine and Capital Punishment: Friend or Foe?
... organizations, and physicians are left with strongly opposing opinions, incomplete guidance, and questionable authority. The main argument against physician-assisted execution is that the act is contrary to the Hippocratic Oath and a physician’s responsibility to “do no harm” and preserve life whene ...
... organizations, and physicians are left with strongly opposing opinions, incomplete guidance, and questionable authority. The main argument against physician-assisted execution is that the act is contrary to the Hippocratic Oath and a physician’s responsibility to “do no harm” and preserve life whene ...
Case 2 Complaints of Constipation During an Office Visit
... The patient notes significant fatigue with her usual activities. She eats and sleeps well. Her daughter-in-law describes her as being “depressed” in that she does not do many of the activities she used to enjoy, and as having memory problems. The patient says she has “some mild memory problems.” Thi ...
... The patient notes significant fatigue with her usual activities. She eats and sleeps well. Her daughter-in-law describes her as being “depressed” in that she does not do many of the activities she used to enjoy, and as having memory problems. The patient says she has “some mild memory problems.” Thi ...
cardiac arrest pea - pedi
... - patient should be reassessed for return of vital signs every 10 ml / kg - when a maximum of 40 ml / kg has been reached, infuse at TKVO - consider intraosseous cannulation only if indicated, intraosseous route is approved for use by regional EMS medical director, and the EMS is certified in intrao ...
... - patient should be reassessed for return of vital signs every 10 ml / kg - when a maximum of 40 ml / kg has been reached, infuse at TKVO - consider intraosseous cannulation only if indicated, intraosseous route is approved for use by regional EMS medical director, and the EMS is certified in intrao ...
ICD- 10 - Catholic Health System
... What assumptions do I make based only on weight regarding a person’s character, intelligence, professional success, health status, or lifestyle behaviors? Could my assumptions impact my ability to care for these patients? Do I only look at their weight problem, and not other health related issues? ...
... What assumptions do I make based only on weight regarding a person’s character, intelligence, professional success, health status, or lifestyle behaviors? Could my assumptions impact my ability to care for these patients? Do I only look at their weight problem, and not other health related issues? ...
Culture and the Patient-Physician Relationship
... to have a usual source of medical care, and less likely to have visited a health care provider in the past year, even after adjustment for relevant covariates. 24 Mexican-American children whose parents spoke English were 12 times more likely to have a regular provider than those whose parents spoke ...
... to have a usual source of medical care, and less likely to have visited a health care provider in the past year, even after adjustment for relevant covariates. 24 Mexican-American children whose parents spoke English were 12 times more likely to have a regular provider than those whose parents spoke ...
Infection Control: Do`s and Don`ts
... Do wear personal protective equipment (PPE = gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, face shields) based on risk of exposure Gowns if potential for splash of blood/body fluids Face protection if potential for splash to face Clean, non-sterile gloves when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excreti ...
... Do wear personal protective equipment (PPE = gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, face shields) based on risk of exposure Gowns if potential for splash of blood/body fluids Face protection if potential for splash to face Clean, non-sterile gloves when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excreti ...
Document
... • All health care facilities must provide assessment and treatment regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. • Become familiar with social services resources within your community. ...
... • All health care facilities must provide assessment and treatment regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. • Become familiar with social services resources within your community. ...
Multiple organ failure after a fall from heights complicated by cardiac
... Falls from heights and traffic accidents are the main causes of spine and spinal cord injuries. The incidence of such injuries is 22% to 54%, including 2–5% of spinal cord injuries. Generally, such injuries are diagnosed in patients in the fifth and sixth decade of life, mainly in men; in 15–46% of ...
... Falls from heights and traffic accidents are the main causes of spine and spinal cord injuries. The incidence of such injuries is 22% to 54%, including 2–5% of spinal cord injuries. Generally, such injuries are diagnosed in patients in the fifth and sixth decade of life, mainly in men; in 15–46% of ...
FibuLock™ Implant IFU
... increases the risk of loosening, bending or breaking the device. Patients who are obese and/or noncompliant, as well as patients who could be pre-disposed to delayed union or non-union, must have auxiliary support. Patients should be cautioned against unassisted weight-bearing activity without physi ...
... increases the risk of loosening, bending or breaking the device. Patients who are obese and/or noncompliant, as well as patients who could be pre-disposed to delayed union or non-union, must have auxiliary support. Patients should be cautioned against unassisted weight-bearing activity without physi ...
P A T I E N T ORGANIZE AROUND PATIENTS` NEEDS Dr. Wanner`s
... commented, “I think front line physicians feel that they are stuck dealing with extremely challenging (and often very frustrating) pain patients without a great deal of support. Non-pharmacological options are limited, expertise and skill is sometimes lacking, protocols and standardization is non-ex ...
... commented, “I think front line physicians feel that they are stuck dealing with extremely challenging (and often very frustrating) pain patients without a great deal of support. Non-pharmacological options are limited, expertise and skill is sometimes lacking, protocols and standardization is non-ex ...
The Nurse`s Role in Patient Advocacy
... As Beyea (2005) states in her article on patient advocacy, clinicians often decide what is best for patients based solely on clinical data and lab test values rather than asking or fully considering what the patient might actually want. This is most likely to occur in situations in which patients ch ...
... As Beyea (2005) states in her article on patient advocacy, clinicians often decide what is best for patients based solely on clinical data and lab test values rather than asking or fully considering what the patient might actually want. This is most likely to occur in situations in which patients ch ...
Family Requests for Non-Beneficial (or Futile
... family and, as appropriate, to relay the sentiments of the various caregivers back to them. This not only enables more effective and consistent communication but also lends itself to a more fruitful and trusting relationship with patients and families. For care conferences (see below), however, it ...
... family and, as appropriate, to relay the sentiments of the various caregivers back to them. This not only enables more effective and consistent communication but also lends itself to a more fruitful and trusting relationship with patients and families. For care conferences (see below), however, it ...
1 THE HISTORY AND PHYSICAL
... give the type of illness, the dates it occurred, whether hospitalization was required (if so, where?), and a very brief summary of the illness (should be limited to one or two phrases if possible) ...
... give the type of illness, the dates it occurred, whether hospitalization was required (if so, where?), and a very brief summary of the illness (should be limited to one or two phrases if possible) ...
Evidence Based Medicine - University of South Alabama
... of “evidence” to support our clinical decisions. It requires an understanding of critical appraisal and the basic epidemiologic principles of study design, point estimates, relative risk, odds ratios, confidence intervals, bias, and confounding. By using this information, clinicians can categorize e ...
... of “evidence” to support our clinical decisions. It requires an understanding of critical appraisal and the basic epidemiologic principles of study design, point estimates, relative risk, odds ratios, confidence intervals, bias, and confounding. By using this information, clinicians can categorize e ...
Medical ethics
Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.As a scholarly discipline, medical ethics encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on its history, philosophy, and sociology.