I am writing to refer Vamuya and his family to you. Vamuya was admitted to our Children’s Emergency Department on 23/05/2005 with the diagnosis of acute meningoencephalitis following mumps. He is well recovered and ready to be discharged today. Vamuya was born in Sudan and arrived in Australia in 2008 with his parents and a 2-year-old bother as refugees. They moved to rental accommodation recently.…
A1/A1a. Problem/ Explain The identifying problem is Decreasing Central Line Bloodstream Infections in the Acute Care Setting by the Use of Multimodal Disinfectant Protocols. Collaboration was initiated with the assistance of the Hospital Chairperson of the Practice Council to initiate change in practice. Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLASBI) can result in financial burden and/or morbidity in the acute care setting.…
Infections are a common risk factor for any patient in the hospital. The occurrence of an infection is an even greater concern when the patient receives an invasive procedure, such as placement of a Central Venous Access Device. With proper technique and licensed staff placing a central venous access device, the risk for complications can be minimized. Champions for Central Line Care is a journal that explains “the team approach for reducing CLABSIs. (Reed, Brock, & Anderson, 2014, p. 40)” CLABSI can be defined as a Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection (Giddens, 2014, p. 469).…
Part I: In your own words, please compare and contrast croup and epiglottitis. Then, write how the EMT should react to each emergency. Don’t forget to include: Speed of Onset, Age Range, Characteristic Signs & Symptoms, etc. Croup and epiglottitis are two types of respiratory diseases that cause upper airway problems in children.…
Treating Shingles with Acupuncture What is “Shingles” and how do we get it? Shingles is a painful condition characterized by a skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox - the varicella zoster. It is also known as Herpes Zoster.…
Feet are a big part of our everyday lives, but what if you have a problem or pain in your feet or ankles? Most of the time people do not go to any doctor for their foot problems, let alone a podiatrist. Podiatrist can help with lots of issues from diabetes to cutting toenails, yet a lot of people are unaware of what they are and what they can do. “Podiatrists are foot and ankle specialists who perform only foot and ankle care in their practices”(Orthopedist). Podiatry is a beneficial practice for everybody and should be recommended to people more often.…
Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder; generally the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection known as a urinary tract infection or a UTI. A bladder infection can cause many problems and can eventually spread to the kidneys causing severe pain depending on the severity of the bacterial infection. The most common bacteria that is responsible for cystitis is, Escherichia coli (E. coli). Pyelonephritis is an example, cystitis and pyelonephritis share many similarities the difference between the two is where the infection is located. A lower urinary tract infection is cystitis and a few days of antibiotics will take care of the infection.…
Polycystic kidney disease presents in two forms: autosomal recessive, which typically presents at birth; and autosomal dominant, which presents later in life. Regardless of the onset, the disease progresses in the same manner. Clusters of cysts develop in the kidneys, but may also occur in the liver, pancreas and spleen, gradually taking over the normal tissue thus robbing the kidney of its function. PKD affects approximately 1 in 500 people with no regard to race, ethnic origin, sex, or age.…
Bronchiolitis is a common viral illness seen in children under the age of 12 months. It is a seen primarily in the winter months from October till mid to late March. The most commonly seen type of bronchiolitis is respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. It is reported that nearly all children will have had RSV by the age of two. Approximately 2-3% of child under the age of 12 months will be admitted to the hospital.…
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a very rare disease that effects only about 0.2 to 0.7 per 100,000 children per year (Kuni, B., Banwell, B., & Till, C. 2012). Commonly misdiagnosed for multiple sclerosis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis can be fatal to one’s health if not diagnosed in adequate time. Because of this fact, it is important to educate the general public about the symptoms and outcomes of individuals diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. This paper will provide evidence to answer the question: what are the cognitive and biological symptoms and outcomes to individuals diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. (“What is Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis?” 2015)…
Although the blue discharges were killed off in 1947, sociologists Dr. Colin Williams and Dr. Martin Weinberg of the Kinsey Institute conducted a research study into the affect less-than-honorable discharges had on queer veterans. From the military, discharges were dispersed in five ranks: ♣ Honorable discharge –full rights and privileges ♣ General discharge – less than honorable (no rights or privileges, such as GI bill) ♣ Undesirable discharge ♣ Bad conduct discharge ♣ Dishonorable discharge – given only after a person has been found guilty of a serious crime at court martial This study showed 39% of gay veterans received general discharges, and approximately 55% were granted undesirable discharges. 6% acquired dishonorable discharges.…
Most RTIs pass without the need for treatment and you won’t usually need to see your GP. Symptoms usually begin 1 to 3 days after exposure to the virus and can last 1 to 2 weeks. Because your baby has such small nasal air passages, congestion and mucus can cause trouble breathing. Most babies do not eat well when they are having trouble breathing. Use a small bulb and saline drops to help clear the air passage.…
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an RNA virus that is the main cause of respiratory tract infections in children. In the Northern hemisphere, RSV infections are most prominent from November to April. By the age of two, most children will have had a respiratory syncytial virus infection. RSV can cause bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children. With most children, RSV is diagnosed with a physical exam.…
Nosocomial infection prevention is a priority concern for all healthcare workers. A common nosocomial infection within hospital critical care units is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Prevention of VAP is crucial since it is believed to increase mortality and length of hospitalization. As with all infections, prevention, early detection, and treatment is required to reduce mortality and decrease costs associated with VAP. Prevention of VAP through research of pathophysiology, epidemiology, equipment, and procedures has been ongoing in the medical community without a proven method of success.…
Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome in more extreme cases has become one of the most harmful forms of child abuse. The disorder also known as MBPS for short was named after an 18th century German dignitary, Baron Von Munchausen, who was known for being a habitual outlandish story teller. A perplexing aspect of the syndrome is the ability to manipulate hospital personnel in order to receive medical attention, normally by the child’s caretaker. In a majority of cases children who have outlandish hospital records and/or medical history are victims of this disorder. It is important to remember that MBPS is a relatively uncommon disorder ( New, PhD, 2012).…