Chest trauma

In the year of 2014 the month of September an article was published in an ‘Emergency Nurse’ journal. The heading of this article is “Protein Test May Ensure Quick Diagnosis of Heart Attack.” We all know that the odds of knowing when a heart attack may happen are very low. While a group of research nurses have come to the conclusion that you may be able to predict when a heart attack may happen by doing a simple protein test. Heart attacks can be fatal and hard to detect. This is what makes this…

INTRODUCTION: This case involves an unknown suspect(s) taking the victim’s property from her residence by an unknown means of entry in violation of PC 459-Residential Burglary. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: This incident took place at the victim 's single family residence located at 550 MacDonald Street. The unknown suspect(s) took the victim 's property from the dresser in her master bedroom. The point of entry is unknown. LOSS: • A silver "XL Olympiade Berlin 1936" Olympic medal, worth ???…

symptoms while others develop insidiously and have deadly effects. It is important to know that the signs and symptoms of heart disease present themselves different in men versus women (Nursing Update, 2008). More often than not, men will experience chest pain or discomfort in cardiac crisis while women will experience nausea, vomiting, and back or jaw pain. Men are more susceptible to developing heart disease after the age of 55, whereas women are more susceptible after the age of 65. Common…

“To escape fear, you have to go through it, not around.” ― Richie Norton, Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It You’re gasping for air, begging for a single breath. You open your eyes, but you can only see a blurred vision of reality. Your legs are paralyzed and there is a deafening noise in your ears. You are debilitated, trapped in your own body. Suddenly, everything is pitch black and finally there is calm. This is a minute description of what my belonephobia panic attacks feel like.…

within the dualistic conception of body and mind, by privileging the higher rational processes - such as language and cognition - over somatic experiences. In psychotherapy, this manifest preference influences the understanding and treatment of trauma. Since trauma is an “event inside a person’s head” (Henry, 2006, p. 383), traditional interventions target mainly cognitive processes, while the body and its advices are set aside. However, in the ‘biopsychosocial trap’ of PTSD, we can refute to…

HOW TO ASSESS AND CARE FOR TRAUMA PATIENTS Introduction: Trauma nursing can be very scary, if you don’t know what you are doing, with this set of instructions I will allow you to gain confidence in your emergency nursing practice which enable you to be better prepared in a trauma situation. For documentation of these steps please follow your facilities guide lines, but there is an example of a trauma documentation flow sheet on the final page of these instructions. This is basic information and…

those with PTSD to distressing trauma memories, anger, and poor control of impulses. Dealing with PTSD can lead to intense flashbacks where the person can have a feeling of guilt and “what if” moments to change the outcome of the situation. With having that feeling, it often leads to taking their own life to take the pain away and make up for the mistake they believe they made. Another consequence is using too much alcohol makes it harder to cope with stress and trauma memories. Alcohol use and…

The emergency room is where all of the injuries come to in order to be revamped. Many people work together in the emergency department, such as nurses, paramedics, and support personnel to care for people who have emergencies; although, the person with the most responsibility is the emergency department physician. The emergency room (ER) doctor or physician’s job has many parts to it, yet the first part is one of the most critical: stabilize, assess, and determine whether to admit or transport…

The Aztecs, the most famous indigenous tribe of North America, were most commonly known for their brutal human sacrifices in which European explorers described ceremonies where a person would have their beating heart torn from their chest. To the Europeans’ amazement, many of those being sacrificed were willing volunteers from the community. Though this custom may seem savage or inhumane to outsiders, within Aztec culture the ritual was completely justified and logical. This concept of separate…

Grey’s Anatomy is a primetime medical drama series created by Shonda Rhimes and is in the midst of its thirteenth season. The series focuses on the lives of a group of surgical interns during their training at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital. Although each intern has a unique and remarkable backstory, the protagonist of the show is Meredith Grey. Her trials and tribulations are what kept so many viewers intrigued. The opening episode storyline begins with an introduction into the life of…