Adverse reactions may include: swelling; allergic skin reaction; tachycardia/bradycardia; anaphylaxis; hypertention/hypotension; pain on injection. Equipment may include: medicine trolley; medicine pots; spoons; syringes; containers; wipes; drinking glasses; water jug; disposal bag; medication administration record sheets/charts. Immediate problems may include: refusal to take medication; inability to take the medication eg nil by mouth; asleep; collapse; anaphalaxis. Methods (check identity) may include: verbally with the individual; using other communication methods; identification bracelet. Physiological measurements may include: blood pressure — possibly lying and standing; pulse rate; temperature; respiratory rate — some of these will be taken before administration; others will be taken after; monitored
Addiction to these, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine, if taken over a long period of time. Amoxicillin: A penicillin based antibiotic which fights bacteria in your body. It can only be taken if you are not allergic to Penicillin and do not have asthma, liver or kidney disease, or a history of Diarrhoea. Feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects. It is used to treat many different types of infections, such as ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, and salmonella however it can cause side effects including, getting a fungal infection such as thrush after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time, sores inside your mouth, fever, swollen glands, joint pain, muscle weakness, severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash, yellowed skin, yellowing of the eyes, dark coloured urine, confusion or weakness, easy bruising, and vaginal itching.
By affecting the kidney, it may impair their ability to rid waste from their body. If the lungs are affected then chest pains may occur, especially while breathing. When the central nervous system is affected headaches, dizziness, memory disturbances, vision problems, seizures, strokes, and changes in behavior may appear. Depending on what part of the body is affected will determine the type of medical doctor you will need to see. Most people who have mild to moderate disease will be treated by a rheumatologist, who specializes in the diseases of joints and muscles.
Some doctors may diagnose you with different illnesses due to the symptoms. Some people might only show one or two symptoms and have this disease. That is why it is very hard for doctors to diagnose you if you have Lupus. Your doctor will check for Lupus by examining you and asking you questions about your medical history and common symptoms and doing some urine and blood tests. It is easier for your doctor to diagnose Lupus if you have the most common symptoms and your blood has certain proteins.
When MRSA infects skin, a swollen, red area develops, and it is usually painful. MRSA skin infections may develop pus or weep other fluids. If left untreated, a MRSA skin infection can go progressively deeper into the body, infecting blood and organs. Symptoms of MRSA infection can include chills, cough, chest pain, fever, fatigue, muscle aches, rashes, shortness of breath and a general feeling of malaise. The worst and final symptom of progressed MRSA infection is death Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/08/mrsa-antibiotic-resistant-bug-that-has-health-officials-worried/#ixzz2UnSQcGzS When MRSA infects skin, a swollen, red area develops, and it is usually painful.
Health and Safety training – Induction guide Health and safety in a social care setting is very important and, should be upheld by all members of staff as it is put in place to protect all staff and individuals. Main Legislation These are the main principles of health and safety legislation in a social care setting - Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) - Manual Handling Regulations (1992) - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995) otherwise known as (RIDDOR) - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (2002) otherwise known as (COSHH) - Fire Precautions Act (1971) - Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulation (1992) - The Food Safety Act (1990) - The Heath and Safety First Aid Regulation (1981) Health and Safety Policies and Procedures: In a your work place there are many policies and procedures pertaining to health and safety put in place to protect you and other, it is important you know these and follow accordingly: Risk Assessments - It is important for employers to carry out risk assessments to identify what needs to be done to enable to the company to comply with the Health and Safety at Work act. Therefore the company will ensure that risk assessments have been carried out in all work activities within it premises. An example of this Training - Employers have a legal duty to provide all staff with health and safety and training. This training should explain all activities staff should and should not undertake due to their job title, and give guidance on the appropriate footwear and clothing, also identify the personal protective and hygiene equipment staffs are provided with such as gloves.
amoxicillin - Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Potential side-effects : Diarrhoea, feeling sick, skin rashes and vomiting are the most common side effects. Some people get a fungal infection such as thrush (candida albicans) after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time due to inbalanced gut flora. More serious side-effects (rare) of antibiotics include kidney problems, blood disorders, increased sensitivity to the sun and deafness. Antidepressants e.g.
Some people may feel pressure above the pubic bone. Fever is usually absent unless the infection has reached the kidneys. Symptoms of a kidney infection include low back or side pain, fever, nausea, or vomiting. Treatment for a UTI should be designed for each patient individually and is usually based on the patient's underlying medical conditions, what pathogens are causing the infection, and the susceptibility of the pathogens to treatments. Patients who are very ill usually require intravenous (IV) antibiotics and admission to a hospital; they usually have a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) that may be spreading to the bloodstream.
We vaccinate against measles, mumps and rubella because they are very unpleasant illnesses and either one of them could cause a death. Measles an cause ear infections, pneumonia, eye infections, fits and encephalitis (inflammation of your brain). Sometimes it can be fatal. Mumps can cause meningitis and result in deafness. It may also cause inflammation of the pancreas.
Introduction In every organization there is someone or ones that need to be accountable for the procedures that are done, how they are done, why they are done, when they are done, and how often they are being done, as well as, ensure that every aspect of the organization has accountability. Accountability in health care entails the procedures and processes for which there is justification and responsibilities for all activities. There is a need for everything that happens to have someone that can be held accountable for it. Importance of Accountability Accountability is especially critical in the health care world, in which livelihoods and the lives of the patients is dependent upon the proper actions being done at all times. Important