Antiseptic

During World War I, soldiers decided to construct trenches in order to protect themselves on the frontlines. This ultimately led to a common medical condition called trench foot, which caused the feet to swell two or three times their normal size and go completely numb. Soldiers were forced to stand in these trenches where the environment was damp, unsanitary, and cold in order to survive. If the condition was left untreated, symptoms would become so severe that amputation was required since the…

In the years before and during the nineteenth century, the practice was incredibly dangerous, as was the case with most surgical procedures performed. This was because of the lack of modern medical knowledge on top of the absence of antiseptics and licensed clinics. During this time, it was not uncommon of abortions to lead to the premature death of the mother as well (“History of Abortion”). It was not until the late 1800s in the United States when people began to call for the prohibition…

There are some people who will go throughout their life without ever having to go to a hospital. Others though, may go one or two, or even a few times to be seen and treated for an illness or medical problem they are facing. The point is, people go to hospitals to be treated. People go there to receive care that they are not able to give themselves. It is disheartening to know that those very people who seek care from these establishments could also receive the exact opposite. According to the…

Background Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a genetic condition that causes lumps under the skin, acne-like pustules, and deep scarring. (1) With time, the lumps will rupture, causing pus, and fluid to drain from these. (3) This condition tends to appear in teens and in early adulthood. These lumps and acne-like pustules tend to appear in the armpit, groin, nape of the neck, waist, inner thighs, and buttocks. (3)It is a rare condition, with the rarest of presentations of the lumps are in the area…

cause asthma and other respiratory issues with exposure. (VaxTruth, 2011) Irritants to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system after receiving the flu vaccines can be caused by the chemical cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTMB), a compound used as an antiseptic. In addition, the flu vaccine may contain egg proteins, which can be dangerous for children with egg allergies. (CDC, 2011) Even in the polio, TD, and DTaP vaccines contents include 2-phenoxyethanol, an antibacterial that is a skin and…

change for employees. There has been an increase of leadership development in the health care settings. Leaders are moving towards a value-based model, clinical coordination and efficiencies. By 1910 American hospitals had become modernized with antiseptics, cleanliness and use of medication for pain relief. There was growing cultural influence for the medical profession. Physicians’ incomes were higher and had become prestigious. By the 1930’s the Depression era pushed for unemployment and…

1.2.7 RABIES (Hydrophobia) IN MAN Clinical features Once the incubation period is competed and the virus begins to multiply in the central nervous system. Clinical signs appear. It should be noted that once clinical signs of rabies begin, there is no treatment available that will cure the poor victim. Only symptomatic therapy will be done. Death is virtually inevitable. Two major clinical patterns of rabies can be distinguished. One is the furious type and other is dump type. The majority of…

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of Aloe vera-Green tea mouthwash in reducing pain after the periodontal pocket reduction surgery. Materials and Methods: A randomized, split-mouth, double-blind, cross-over study was conducted on 45 patients between 25 and 50 years of age requiring pocket reduction surgery. Patients underwent bilateral surgeries in two sessions. After the first surgery, the patients were randomized to receive either mouth-wash or placebo for 10 days,…

Management of Central Lines Sarah Dunbar, Lourie Grijalva, Brittany Matthews, Megen Price, & Lauren Sapp Introduction According to the Joint Commission (2012, p. v), Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are the most frequent cause of healthcare-associated bloodstream infections, and about 3 million are placed in the United States annually. A central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is an infection in the blood that develops as a result of introducing bacteria into these…

Over half of the adult population have periodontal disease in their lifetime. This disease can be serious, as it leads to the loss of teeth and deterioration of gums and bone in the mouth. According to a 2012 study by the Center for Disease control and prevention, out of two patients at least one was diagnosed with periodontal disease (1). Typically periodontal disease is seen in adults, and also in other patients that seem to have systemic disorders in patients (10). The way to treat this…