Peru State College Did You Know? Multiple Sclerosis Shelby Mustion 10742337 SPCH152-000C Joshua E. Young September 5th, 2012 Did you know that a person can actually go a possible lifetime without knowing of a condition that they possess? Now I’m not saying this is either a necessarily good or bad thing; however it is something important to realize. Just last year, my own mother was diagnosed with MS and now that I’ve taught myself the facts, I believe it is important to share them with all of you. With some things; the more you know, the better off you are.
If the burn take’s 21 days or more to completely heal, it has a greater risk of 70% of developing a major scar, compared to a burn wound that heals within 10 days or less, with a risk of 4%. This is why it is highly important to treat burns as soon as possible, in order to successfully reduce the scaring of skin tissue. Skin cell transplant research began in 1990, but inspiration came from when Dr Fiona woods, a British plastic surgeon was treating serious burn injuries after 28 patients were suffering between 2 and 92% body burns from the Bali bombings. The traditionally way of treating burn lesions would involve applying skin sheets to the wound, which are grown from the skin cells of the patient, which would take usually 14-21 days to manufacture. Dr Fiona discovered that even though some skin sheets, which were produced in 10 days, had holes in them applied to the skin of the patient within that time, the area healed quicker and reduces scarring, this is due to the cells being not totally achieved to confluence.
Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff) Alonzo Jones Pima Medical Institute Author Note: This assignment was prepared for my Infectious Disease Class on 9/12/2012. Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff) C-Diff is a gram-positive bacterium that causes severe diarrhea and in some cases, inflammation of the colon. The disease is usually localized to the Digestive System. According to the (CDC, 2010) strains of C-Diff were reported to be resistant to antibiotics such as Fluoroquinolones in several hospitals across country. Eighty percent of C-diff cases are found in healthcare settings (CDC, 2010).
“Milk” the tube frequently to avoid blockage by fibrin plugs or clots. Change the connecting tube and bottle at least once every 48 hours. (Rajan, Kulkarni 2012) Assure placement by chest x-ray after insertion , monitor vital signs, breath sounds, tracheal deviation, respiratory status, and O2 saturation. (MICUNURSING 2011) Complications of chest tubes, blocked tube due to positioning. Sometimes the tube gets trapped in the major fissure of the lung.
When the baby is delivered the first breath can then drive the meconium even further into the lungs. This is known as meconium aspiration. Meconium aspiration is more common in births that are overdue or past term. Most physicians will know in advance if a baby has passed meconium because it will show up in the amniotic fluid, when the mother’s water is broke. If the mother’s water breaks before she reaches the hospital, she should notify her Dr.
A Case against Universal Health Care MHA620: Health Policy Analyses Instructor: Robert Vega Marla K. Fresquez 08-26-13 Health care has come a long way in its innovations and medications that can help diseases. We have vaccinations that use to kill people in the earlier ages such as small box, polio we have come a long way. Unfortunately with all of these new medications and machines it has also made the cost of healthcare go up. Will insurances pay for these medications and the new technology that could possibly save your life? It may or may not depending on what kind of insurance you have and how many hoops you have to jump thru before they actually authorize the medication or give you the okay for the technology to be used on you.
Tradition Colonoscopy or CT Colonography, Which is Right for You? Angi Pirkle, Grand Canyon University NRS-441V: Professional Capstone Instructor: Cheri Church August 11, 2013 Abstract With colorectal cancer being one of leading causes of cancer deaths within the world (Pickhardt, 2011), it is imperative to stress the importance to the patient population, especially those falling into the 50 years old and over category, of screening for disease prevention and health care maintenance. The issue with screening for colorectal cancer is not solely related to the test efficacy as the comparison of traditional colonoscopy and CT colonography can be proven but to the willingness of the patient participation. By offering choices, traditional
He also states that a shot isn't just a shot, but that it is a better chance at life. How I could use this information in my research paper, is by stating the statistics of those who haven’t been vaccinated and the amount that die from that each year. The reason why I trust this source to be accurate, is because it was written by a doctor, and published in the New York Amsterdam News. “Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child." Vaccines.gov.
Cystic Fibrosis Research: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a complicated genetic disease that causes you to produce extra-thick, sticky mucus. If you or your loved one is fighting this disease, they may require medicines as part of their treatment routine. In the United States, the congenital respiratory disease Cystic Fibrosis (CF) affects about 30,000 children and adults, and 40,000 suffers worldwide according to the cystic fibrosis foundation. About 1000 new cases are diagnosed each year. In 2014, some research, pharmaceutical, and technology breakthrough have helped shed new light on the respiratory disease and continue to inform treatment strategies with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for patients and one dying during
Melanoma Skin Cancer Treatments Cancer, the word by its self is terrifying to hear and talk about. It is even more terrifying when you hear it personally, whether it is a family member being diagnosed or a doctor stating your personal diagnose. More than a million people are diagnosed with cancer each year and although it is scary there is hope. Hope not only for a cure and treatment but also for higher survival rates. Melanoma is a common cancer but with years of research there are two extraordinary treatments available.