Acute

Acute coronary syndromes is an umbrella term that includes several cardiac ischemic events.1 The broad term of ACS entails ST segment elevation-ACS (STE-ACS) and non-ST segment elevation ACS (NSTE-ACS) based on the initial electrocardio- gram(ECG) finding.4 ACS usually occurs as a sudden reduction in blood flow to the coronary arteries due to rupture of the atherosclerotic plaque, which subsequently leads to myocardial ischemia or/and infarction.1, 2, 3 The American Heart Association (AHA)…

According to a study, the general population is affected around 15 to 25 percent with acute or chronic urticaria in their life (30). The most common incidence of acute urticaria has been noted higher in people with atrophy and in teenagers and young adults (31), Few cases have been reported to develop both conditions of angioedema and urticaria, occurring simultaneously. A study has been noted that approximately half of subjects have both urticaria and angioedema, Whist 40% had been noted with…

Ultrasound is commonly used in the athletic training clinic used for chronic and acute injuries. Kenneth Knight and David Draper describe the tool as, “inaudible, acoustic vibrations of high frequency that produce thermal and/or nonthermal physiological effects” (Knight & Draper, 2013). This means that the modality uses sound waves to cause chemical and mechanical reactions in the body. Sonar or sound waves give animals such as bats the ability to detect objects. Scientists have found ways to…

Genitourinary Case Study and Plan of Care Infections like acute prostatitis in the male genitourinary system are rare while disorders like benign prostatic hyperplasia are more common with aging (Yoon et al., 2012). Mr. H.S. is a 60-year-old male with history of urinary issues for two years. Reports today symptoms have increased in severity. He reports today nocturia consisting of 4-5 episodes a night and interference of daily activities related to frequent urination with a decreased urinary…

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is also called acute lymphoid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia, is a blood cancer that results in immature white cells in the bone marrow. It progresses rapidly and replacing the healthy white cells with immature white cells (leukemia cells). In ALL, leukemia cells are rapidly reproducing which then starts to spread to other parts of the body brain, spinal cord, liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. They are associated with producing more B cells than T cells and…

Promyelocytic leukemia is a type of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), a cancer of the white blood cells caused by a translocation between chromosomes 15 and 17. Promyelocytic leukemia is shown to cause symptoms of fatigue, easy bruising and bleeding and abdominal discomfort due to enlargement of the spleen. [1] The median age for this disease is approximately 30–40 years old. [2] This is a fast-growing type of leukemia which is a chronic illness. In My Sister’s Keeper, a 2009 film based on the…

feeling good. He is tired, running fever, and has no appetite. The parents decide to take the child to the doctor. They think it’s the flu, but it is actually much worse than that. The parents have just found out that their little child has pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Instantly the question “Will my child die?” fills their minds. The parents can hardly speak because they are filled with shock. Then they began to wonder how they are going to pay for all of the expenses that come with…

Sternberg & Davidson, 2013). This essay will explore the concept of acute pain, and its potential nursing management strategies in relation to a three year old undergoing a tonsillectomy. The main features of the patient group will be discussed, followed by a definition of acute pain, and how it relates to this particular patient group. Key nursing assessments, and nursing management strategies that relate specifically to acute postoperative pain…

Acute renal failure can be caused by several different conditions, however, the causes are often categorized as prerenal, intrinsic, and postrenal. Prerenal causes are characterized by a marked decrease in blood flow to the kidneys, while intrinsic causes are attributed to physical damage within the kidney, and postrenal cause an obstruction in fluid flow from the kidneys through the ureters, bladder, or even urethra. Some different prerenal causes include hypovolemia as a result of hemorrhage,…

can range from gifted to severely challenged (CDC). With ASD rates rising, it has become necessary for nurses in acute care setting to get a better understanding of ASD patients. In this article, Caring For The Child With An Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Acute Care Setting, by Nina Scarpinato, et all, the author discusses what ADS is and ways nurses can help ADS children cope in an acute care setting. ASD is a developmental disorder that is diagnosed in separate categorizes. A child can be…