Hypothermia

Transition Preparation During this time, it is crucial to make sure that Mrs. Audrey’s required documents along with the investigation results are handed over to the theatre nurse. It is also essential to communicate regarding any incomplete task that has not been done according to the checklist. In addition, provide information about Mrs. Audrey being allergic to Bactrim to the theatre nurse. POSTOPERATIVE CARE At 2000hrs, when Mrs. Audrey returns from the theatre, assessment of observations,…

For patients under 40 years old, trauma is the current leading cause of death and hemorrhage is the largest causation of that death. In the first 24 hours, hemorrhage accounts for upwards of 50% of trauma related death. With such a startling statistic, it is important that early identification combined with an aggressive treatment approach is implemented with these patients. This is what the basis of the article New Strategies for Massive Transfusion in the Bleeding Trauma Patient was about,…

As a law enforcement officer you will respond to different types of situations that will each require you to assist and react differently. Therefore, it is important to understand how to treat certain injuries because you will be the first responder on the scene. You’re main priority should always be your safety, because you can’t help the victim if you become the victim. Some medical emergencies that you can be the primary officer range from assisting in child birth, heat and cold injuries,…

These could include hypothermia, trench foot, and frost bite. There are some mild signs if hypothermia is starting to occur, these are harder to notice because the worker is still alert and aware of everything. The worker may just be shivering and doing things to try to warm up. There are also some more serious symptoms of hypothermia. As it starts to set in, the body temperature will start to drop, causing all symptoms to worsen…

He understands that even his own body can at any moment turn on him, and having acknowledged this about himself, he also understands that every human around him can or will threaten his life. Yossarian has difficulty separating how the Germans are out to kill all Americans verse targeting him individually amongst the crowd. It is all the same in his mind; being killed is being killed, either way you do not make it out alive. At one point Yossarian is diagnosed with “morbid aversion to dying”.…

cannot get up without any assistance [OCC12]. During this period of immobility, their health will be negatively aected. For example, muscle break down occurs after 30 minutes, which includes other symptoms such as dehydration, pressure sores, hypothermia, and pneumonia are other complications.…

shouldn’t really have any fear or worry. If that water is thirty-two degrees on the other hand, then you might start to worry and panic. In the case of Lynne Cox, after the first page it kept me in suspense wondering, was she just going to die of hypothermia? I assumed the swim was going to be completed successfully, but with problems along the way with the scenario, anxiety, and the water. What struggles would occur, but what made me think it would be successful? Would they write a book with a…

frostbitten part warms, a red color may return to the area, and there is usually increased pain. When frostbite is present there may also be hypothermia, a drop in body temperature to 95°F (35°C) or lower. Hypothermia is diagnosed by taking the person’s temperature. TREATMENT This condition may be treated by:When frostbite is present there may also be hypothermia. This is a drop in the temperature of the entire body. It is important to check the temperature and make sure it is normal (98.6°F…

The Crucible Essay Test If any one theme reminds me of the Salem Witch Trials, it has to be “mass hysteria”. The idea of a group of people who are paranoid and accuse others with little to no basis. this almost perfectly describes the state of Russia back when Stalin ruled. This is because stalin was paranoid of enemy spies learning about his plans. Reasons for why Russia is a perfect example of an event similar to the salem witch trials are abundant. When stalin was in power he was…

difference between life and death. Those decisions, although some times not seemingly important can change our life in an instant. In the short stories “Hills like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway and “As Freezing Persons Recollect the Snow: Hypothermia” by Peter Stark, both authors recognize certain decisions that can lead to a life or death situation. These authors, both use different tactics to convey the responsibility of making a decision that is the correct one for no only their…