Clear sexual boundaries between healthcare professionals
... communication, consent, confidentiality, procedures for intimate examinations and use of chaperones. Good practice in these areas is an important part of the maintenance of clear sexual boundaries. This document does not seek to reproduce or replace regulators’ own guidelines. However it is recommen ...
... communication, consent, confidentiality, procedures for intimate examinations and use of chaperones. Good practice in these areas is an important part of the maintenance of clear sexual boundaries. This document does not seek to reproduce or replace regulators’ own guidelines. However it is recommen ...
Seychelles Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non
... the costs that would result from inaction: how much would it cost to treat NCD patients that would not have occurred if effective preventive strategies had been implemented? It is critically important t ...
... the costs that would result from inaction: how much would it cost to treat NCD patients that would not have occurred if effective preventive strategies had been implemented? It is critically important t ...
Str. pyogenes
... They are found in hair-like projections of the streptococcal surface, protrudes from the outer surface ,determine virulence. It interferes with ingestion by phagocytes, i.e., it is antiphagocytic. Antibody to M protein provides type-specific immunity. It’s a major virulent factor for group A strepto ...
... They are found in hair-like projections of the streptococcal surface, protrudes from the outer surface ,determine virulence. It interferes with ingestion by phagocytes, i.e., it is antiphagocytic. Antibody to M protein provides type-specific immunity. It’s a major virulent factor for group A strepto ...
Tympanic Membrane Perforation A hole in the eardrum (tympanic
... Tympanoplasty: If a hole in the eardrum fails myringoplasty or is too large to repair with myringoplasty, then tympanoplasty is required. It is often performed by trimming the margins of the perforation and creating a patch out of the covering of the temporalis muscle above the ear. Feel the muscle ...
... Tympanoplasty: If a hole in the eardrum fails myringoplasty or is too large to repair with myringoplasty, then tympanoplasty is required. It is often performed by trimming the margins of the perforation and creating a patch out of the covering of the temporalis muscle above the ear. Feel the muscle ...
IMMUNITY
... Conjugate vaccines are somewhat similar to recombinant vaccines: they’re made using a combination of two different components. Conjugate vaccines are made using pieces from the coats of bacteria. These coats are chemically linked to a carrier protein, and the combination is used as a vaccine. ...
... Conjugate vaccines are somewhat similar to recombinant vaccines: they’re made using a combination of two different components. Conjugate vaccines are made using pieces from the coats of bacteria. These coats are chemically linked to a carrier protein, and the combination is used as a vaccine. ...
Lepromatous leprosy: A review and case report
... Treatment is difficult as it must be continued for long periods, requires several drugs with adverse effects and proves very expensive, particularly for less developed countries. The most commonly used drugs are dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine. Quinolones, such as ofloxacin and pefloxacin, as we ...
... Treatment is difficult as it must be continued for long periods, requires several drugs with adverse effects and proves very expensive, particularly for less developed countries. The most commonly used drugs are dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine. Quinolones, such as ofloxacin and pefloxacin, as we ...
The abnormal chest X-ray – when to refer to a specialis t
... disease. In addition, all patients who do not respond well to what is thought to be appropriate treatment also require referral, e.g. non-resolving consolidation of the lung. Further reading 1. A lbert R, Spiro S, Jet J. Comprehensive Respiratory Medicine. London: Mosby, 1999: ...
... disease. In addition, all patients who do not respond well to what is thought to be appropriate treatment also require referral, e.g. non-resolving consolidation of the lung. Further reading 1. A lbert R, Spiro S, Jet J. Comprehensive Respiratory Medicine. London: Mosby, 1999: ...
guidelines for the management of a percutaneous or sexual
... Sexual exposures involving receptive anal intercourse is considered a high risk exposure. Insertive anal intercourse, penile - vaginal exposures and oral sex represent less risk. Postexposure prophylaxis is not recommended if initiated 72 hours after exposure to HIV. Partners who routinely use a con ...
... Sexual exposures involving receptive anal intercourse is considered a high risk exposure. Insertive anal intercourse, penile - vaginal exposures and oral sex represent less risk. Postexposure prophylaxis is not recommended if initiated 72 hours after exposure to HIV. Partners who routinely use a con ...
travelers` diarrhea
... medical attention. If there is blood in the diarrhea or a high temperature (fever) is also present, the cause could be more serious. What different types of organisms are responsible for travelers’ diarrhea? In 80-90% of cases, travelers’ diarrhea is caused by bacterial pathogens. Most cases are mil ...
... medical attention. If there is blood in the diarrhea or a high temperature (fever) is also present, the cause could be more serious. What different types of organisms are responsible for travelers’ diarrhea? In 80-90% of cases, travelers’ diarrhea is caused by bacterial pathogens. Most cases are mil ...
Best Practices for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
... The patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional can estiIn addition to a strong association between protein-calomate daily caloric intake by the portion of food left on a rie malnutrition and pressure ulcers, other factors are associpatient’s tray after each meal. However, serum albumin is ated w ...
... The patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional can estiIn addition to a strong association between protein-calomate daily caloric intake by the portion of food left on a rie malnutrition and pressure ulcers, other factors are associpatient’s tray after each meal. However, serum albumin is ated w ...
Using Transfer Factor to Strengthen Cell
... Transfer factors might be able to convey protection against infections via Th1 immunity “Avian influenza…presents a threat of producing a pandemic. We present arguments for the use of cell mediated immunity for the prevention of the infection as well as for the treatment of infected patients. Trans ...
... Transfer factors might be able to convey protection against infections via Th1 immunity “Avian influenza…presents a threat of producing a pandemic. We present arguments for the use of cell mediated immunity for the prevention of the infection as well as for the treatment of infected patients. Trans ...
Chapter 243 – Measles
... Management of measles is supportive. Antiviral therapy is not effective in the treatment of measles in otherwise normal patients. Maintenance of hydration, oxygenation, and comfort are goals of therapy. Antipyretics for comfort and fever control are useful. For patients with respiratory tract involv ...
... Management of measles is supportive. Antiviral therapy is not effective in the treatment of measles in otherwise normal patients. Maintenance of hydration, oxygenation, and comfort are goals of therapy. Antipyretics for comfort and fever control are useful. For patients with respiratory tract involv ...
Chapter_049_LO
... Identify data to be collected when assessing a patient with a sexually transmitted infection. Assist in developing a nursing care plan for a patient with a sexually transmitted infection. ...
... Identify data to be collected when assessing a patient with a sexually transmitted infection. Assist in developing a nursing care plan for a patient with a sexually transmitted infection. ...
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Nursing Guideline: Chest Drains
... • If the patient complains of breathlessness or chest pain, the drain must be immediately unclamped and medical advice sought. • If there is sudden cessation of fluid draining, a blockage must be suspected. Check for kinks: if none, obstruction with thick pus must be suspected and medical advice sou ...
... • If the patient complains of breathlessness or chest pain, the drain must be immediately unclamped and medical advice sought. • If there is sudden cessation of fluid draining, a blockage must be suspected. Check for kinks: if none, obstruction with thick pus must be suspected and medical advice sou ...
National Hepatitis C Database Baseline Report
... hepatocellular carcinoma but is not specific for this. • Almost all patients had other significant medical conditions described in their charts. These are not necessarily diagnosed according to standardised criteria and may be unrelated to hepatitis C infection. The most commonly recorded conditions ...
... hepatocellular carcinoma but is not specific for this. • Almost all patients had other significant medical conditions described in their charts. These are not necessarily diagnosed according to standardised criteria and may be unrelated to hepatitis C infection. The most commonly recorded conditions ...
Clinical characteristics of childhood erythema multiforme, Stevens
... conjunctivitis with purulent discharge, blepharitis, scleritis, and photophobia were documented. Other complications, such as sepsis, skin infection, hepatitis, and pigmentation changes (hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation) were also found. The treatment protocol is summarized in Table 2. In EM, 7 ...
... conjunctivitis with purulent discharge, blepharitis, scleritis, and photophobia were documented. Other complications, such as sepsis, skin infection, hepatitis, and pigmentation changes (hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation) were also found. The treatment protocol is summarized in Table 2. In EM, 7 ...
Midline Administration of Long-term Intravenous
... All patients referred to the VAT and requiring vancomycin for 6 days or more were included in the study, provided there were no contraindications to midline placement in veins of the upper arm. Patients were excluded only if there existed contraindications to midline placement or their vancomycin tr ...
... All patients referred to the VAT and requiring vancomycin for 6 days or more were included in the study, provided there were no contraindications to midline placement in veins of the upper arm. Patients were excluded only if there existed contraindications to midline placement or their vancomycin tr ...
Breakout B-Ask the Infectious Disease Specialist - Thomas
... • Also accompanies other inflammatory conditions or GU tract in pts with negative urine culture results • Thus, presence of pyuria is NOT sufficient to diagnose UTI • Cannot differentiate ASB from UTI ...
... • Also accompanies other inflammatory conditions or GU tract in pts with negative urine culture results • Thus, presence of pyuria is NOT sufficient to diagnose UTI • Cannot differentiate ASB from UTI ...
The HCA Clinical Advantage
... All hospitals believe that patients shouldn’t catch a sickness from their caregivers; HCA takes important steps to prevent it from happening. • Employees with direct patient contact are required to receive influenza vaccine each year, or wear a surgical mask. • HCA was the first national health syst ...
... All hospitals believe that patients shouldn’t catch a sickness from their caregivers; HCA takes important steps to prevent it from happening. • Employees with direct patient contact are required to receive influenza vaccine each year, or wear a surgical mask. • HCA was the first national health syst ...
Bacterial and viral pathogens in saliva
... individuals, and Candida albicans transmission between spouses can take place through saliva (26). Comparatively few parasites colonize the mouth, but systemic parasitic infections can affect the oral cavity (e.g. leishmaniasis), and oral protozoa may be more common than once thought (21). This revi ...
... individuals, and Candida albicans transmission between spouses can take place through saliva (26). Comparatively few parasites colonize the mouth, but systemic parasitic infections can affect the oral cavity (e.g. leishmaniasis), and oral protozoa may be more common than once thought (21). This revi ...
