Caring for your baby`s umbilical stump
... How long will my baby have an umbilical stump? Does the stump require special care? What are the signs of infection? What is the umbilical cord for? Before she is born, your baby receives all the nourishment and oxygen she needs through the placenta, an organ which develops in your womb during pregn ...
... How long will my baby have an umbilical stump? Does the stump require special care? What are the signs of infection? What is the umbilical cord for? Before she is born, your baby receives all the nourishment and oxygen she needs through the placenta, an organ which develops in your womb during pregn ...
ANNUAL SAFETY EDUCATION 2015
... Thank you for participating in the 2015 Annual Safety Education Program. This program will help you to meet your mandatory safety education requirements, as required by The Joint Commission, hospital administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and various other regulator ...
... Thank you for participating in the 2015 Annual Safety Education Program. This program will help you to meet your mandatory safety education requirements, as required by The Joint Commission, hospital administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and various other regulator ...
Infectious Diseases Fall 2003 - American Academy of Pediatrics
... cal vaccine status. Dr. Fowler and I now sit on the Immunization Technical Expert Panel for CMS/TJC. While some “tweaking” of these two measures will undoubtedly occur over the next year, one of the CMS/TJC overriding goals is to better ensure that “at risk” infants and children are appropriately im ...
... cal vaccine status. Dr. Fowler and I now sit on the Immunization Technical Expert Panel for CMS/TJC. While some “tweaking” of these two measures will undoubtedly occur over the next year, one of the CMS/TJC overriding goals is to better ensure that “at risk” infants and children are appropriately im ...
public health infections research strategy
... The workshop attendees were split into five break out groups with participants mixed across a range of different research areas and disciplines. To stimulate discussion a matrix was developed to explore potential strategic research areas and interactions, this is shown in Figure 1 below. Each group ...
... The workshop attendees were split into five break out groups with participants mixed across a range of different research areas and disciplines. To stimulate discussion a matrix was developed to explore potential strategic research areas and interactions, this is shown in Figure 1 below. Each group ...
Psychiatry`s role in the holocaust
... When the giant extermination centers were set up in the east, a psychiatrist from the euthanasia program was, for a short time, one of the first commandants [6]. Consu ltants from the euthanasia program helped set up these extermination camps and personnel from the program in itially staffed them [1 ...
... When the giant extermination centers were set up in the east, a psychiatrist from the euthanasia program was, for a short time, one of the first commandants [6]. Consu ltants from the euthanasia program helped set up these extermination camps and personnel from the program in itially staffed them [1 ...
Infection control clinical protocol outlining the principles of asepsis
... • There are two type of aseptic techniques used in healthcare setting: medical and surgical asepsis (Ayliffe et al, 2000). a. Medical asepsis aims to reduce the number of organisms and prevent their spread and is mainly employed in ward areas and some other treatment areas (e.g. outpatients’ clinics ...
... • There are two type of aseptic techniques used in healthcare setting: medical and surgical asepsis (Ayliffe et al, 2000). a. Medical asepsis aims to reduce the number of organisms and prevent their spread and is mainly employed in ward areas and some other treatment areas (e.g. outpatients’ clinics ...
FAQs - IPEN
... minutes is sufficient to kill the germs. If autoclaving is not possible syringes and needles may be boiled. Keep boiling for 20 minutes continuously. 7. What are the steps involved in sterilization of glass syringes? Before sterilization items must be thoroughly cleaned; as germs can survive in di ...
... minutes is sufficient to kill the germs. If autoclaving is not possible syringes and needles may be boiled. Keep boiling for 20 minutes continuously. 7. What are the steps involved in sterilization of glass syringes? Before sterilization items must be thoroughly cleaned; as germs can survive in di ...
... Photons penetrate more deeply with increasing energy and also partially spare the skin from the effect of radiation; while electrons have shallow depth and high skin dose There is evidence to suggest that specific treatment techniques such as Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) are associat ...
Diarrhea
... temp, HR, RR, WBC) plus documented infection (usually by culture). Also, remember that septic children often present with no fever. Since this child is 3yo, the most common bacterial causes would be Streptococcus Pneumoniae (98% in a fully immunized child) and Neisseria meningitides (unless no Hib v ...
... temp, HR, RR, WBC) plus documented infection (usually by culture). Also, remember that septic children often present with no fever. Since this child is 3yo, the most common bacterial causes would be Streptococcus Pneumoniae (98% in a fully immunized child) and Neisseria meningitides (unless no Hib v ...
Eye Infections - STA HealthCare Communications
... he acutely red eye is often seen first by the primary-care physician. The exact cause may be difficult to determine and may cause some concern that a serious ocular condition has been missed. Thorough history and clinical examination will help delineate the final diagnosis. When there are doubts, pr ...
... he acutely red eye is often seen first by the primary-care physician. The exact cause may be difficult to determine and may cause some concern that a serious ocular condition has been missed. Thorough history and clinical examination will help delineate the final diagnosis. When there are doubts, pr ...
continuing education for pharmacists Common Cold, Sinusitis, Influenza: The Diseases, Prevention, Treatment
... are highest between December and April. Common cold symptoms are associated with each of these outbreaks. An effective vaccine for the common cold is unlikely for two reasons. First, some of these viruses do not cause lasting immunity such as RSV, parainfluenza viruses, and coronavirus which can res ...
... are highest between December and April. Common cold symptoms are associated with each of these outbreaks. An effective vaccine for the common cold is unlikely for two reasons. First, some of these viruses do not cause lasting immunity such as RSV, parainfluenza viruses, and coronavirus which can res ...
Bacterial infections from aquatic species
... Verner-Jeffreys et al. (83) found V. vulnificus, V. cholerae and M. senegalense in Garra rufa fish, used as pedicure fish for humans. It can be inferred that immunocompromised visitors to wellness centres are at risk from this practice. Data on the prevalence and incidence of topically acquired zoon ...
... Verner-Jeffreys et al. (83) found V. vulnificus, V. cholerae and M. senegalense in Garra rufa fish, used as pedicure fish for humans. It can be inferred that immunocompromised visitors to wellness centres are at risk from this practice. Data on the prevalence and incidence of topically acquired zoon ...
... In a study of the 2003 SARS outbreak in Taiwan, Tzeng et al. (2006) present spiritual needs, coping strategies and psychological impacts of SARS patients. They observe that in the early phases of the outbreak, infected people were labeled as ‘Sha’, or, taboo. Due to lack of knowledge and popular Tai ...
reducing c. difficile infections toolkit
... Prior to collecting C. difficile infection data, standardized data definitions to effectively monitor rates over time should be determined. Since many C. difficile infections are community-acquired, it is important for hospitals to identify both hospital-associated and nonhospital-associated infecti ...
... Prior to collecting C. difficile infection data, standardized data definitions to effectively monitor rates over time should be determined. Since many C. difficile infections are community-acquired, it is important for hospitals to identify both hospital-associated and nonhospital-associated infecti ...
Recommend combo rx for HSCT pts with RF for progression to LRTI
... Luo YH, Huang CY, Yang KY, Lee YC. Inhaled Ribavirin Therapy in Adult Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Arch Bronconeumol. 2011 Mar 17. [Epub ahead of print] Dowell SF, Anderson LJ, Gary Jr HE, Erdman DD, Plouffe JF, File Jr TM, et al. Respiratory syncytial vir ...
... Luo YH, Huang CY, Yang KY, Lee YC. Inhaled Ribavirin Therapy in Adult Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Arch Bronconeumol. 2011 Mar 17. [Epub ahead of print] Dowell SF, Anderson LJ, Gary Jr HE, Erdman DD, Plouffe JF, File Jr TM, et al. Respiratory syncytial vir ...
Slide 1
... *Rates are shown per 100,000 persons and were calculated using census estimates for that year except for 2011 which utilize 2010. ...
... *Rates are shown per 100,000 persons and were calculated using census estimates for that year except for 2011 which utilize 2010. ...
Chapter 1
... Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs • Require less time • Convenient • More effective for standard hand washing than soap ...
... Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs • Require less time • Convenient • More effective for standard hand washing than soap ...
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis
... other common treatment currently given is oral valganciclovir, which is converted to ganciclovir in the body. Other treatments such as intravenous (by vein) ganciclovir, foscarnet, or cidofovir are used less commonly. Foscarnet or cidofovir given by vein or foscarnet or formivirsen given as an injec ...
... other common treatment currently given is oral valganciclovir, which is converted to ganciclovir in the body. Other treatments such as intravenous (by vein) ganciclovir, foscarnet, or cidofovir are used less commonly. Foscarnet or cidofovir given by vein or foscarnet or formivirsen given as an injec ...
The Sonography Examination
... The purpose of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT®) Sonography Examination is to assess the knowledge and cognitive skills underlying the intelligent performance of the tasks typically required of sonographers. Using a nationwide survey, the ARRT periodically conducts a practic ...
... The purpose of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT®) Sonography Examination is to assess the knowledge and cognitive skills underlying the intelligent performance of the tasks typically required of sonographers. Using a nationwide survey, the ARRT periodically conducts a practic ...
Don’t get sick from the bite of a tick
... • Each tick species can transmit a disease to humans • Lyme Disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in this area • Deer ticks transmit Lyme Disease • Deer ticks are very small and can be hard to identify. • This dot • represents the size of a tick nymph • The Deer tick is also k ...
... • Each tick species can transmit a disease to humans • Lyme Disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in this area • Deer ticks transmit Lyme Disease • Deer ticks are very small and can be hard to identify. • This dot • represents the size of a tick nymph • The Deer tick is also k ...
Laboratory Disinfectants - University of Kentucky`s Environmental
... ethanol can be used to soak small pieces of surgical instruments. A contact time of ten minutes or more is necessary. Ethanol should never be used to disinfect hands since ethanol can dry the skin. Alcohol-based hand-rubs, alcohol mixed with emollients, are recommended for the decontamination of lig ...
... ethanol can be used to soak small pieces of surgical instruments. A contact time of ten minutes or more is necessary. Ethanol should never be used to disinfect hands since ethanol can dry the skin. Alcohol-based hand-rubs, alcohol mixed with emollients, are recommended for the decontamination of lig ...
CD4 T-Cell Th1 Response
... Does not effectively eliminate bacteria, yeast, viruses or cancer cells in the skin A Th2 response down-regulates the ability to have a good Th1 response A persisting Th2 response increases the risk for viral and yeast infection, as well as skin cancer ...
... Does not effectively eliminate bacteria, yeast, viruses or cancer cells in the skin A Th2 response down-regulates the ability to have a good Th1 response A persisting Th2 response increases the risk for viral and yeast infection, as well as skin cancer ...
What you need to know about gonorrhea
... reduce the spread of HIV, viral hepatitis and other infections. It is not intended to encourage or promote the use or possession of illegal drugs. ...
... reduce the spread of HIV, viral hepatitis and other infections. It is not intended to encourage or promote the use or possession of illegal drugs. ...