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Crematorium Embalmer: The lady at the crematorium showed us the crematory machine and went through what happened to the bodies inside them. She also went in depth into the world of embalming and how that was done. She showed us the two chemicals added to the bodies in preparation for their funerals, that were preservatives called arterials and formalin. The funeral director also informed us all that when someone loses their teeth to drug addiction, she has a plastic insert that is placed between…

As an extremely socially, economically, and politically divided society, we have faced many pressing issues, however, one of the largest issues we face today is substance abuse. Many of us have overlooked substance abuse because we have been persuaded to believe that substances like opioids can be used medicinally, and while that is true, the reality of the situation is less than optimistic. Society doesn’t realize that substance abuse is leading to high death rates in Americans and that…

The epidemic of opioid addiction claims more lives each year than automobile accidents. We lose 78 people each day from an overdose of opioids. Society had looked the other way for years, accepting these deaths as “due course,” perhaps even as a deserved punishment. But no longer. Opioid addiction is an illness just as diabetes and hypertension are illnesses. It is not a moral failure or weakness of character. Addicts need treatment, not punishment. To stem the tide of the opioid epidemic, the…

Introduction Opiates are derived from opium and encompass a broad range of drugs such as morphine, heroin, and fentanyl among others. Over time, opioid addiction has primarily affected the various population groups in the US. The substances should be used in the medical profession to relieve pain, boost physical and mental energy and lessen anxiety. However, unmonitored use of the materials for both prescribed and nonmedical use has resulted into tolerance and addiction. Opiate dependence makes…

Introduction Craniosynostosis is defined as a premature closure of one or more calvarial sutures. Surgical intervention is indicated to improve appearance and prevent complications of increased intracranial pressure such as cognitive impairment, auditory and visual loss. Correction of craniosynostosis includes various surgical techniques, some of which are associated with substantial blood loss. Cranial vault remodeling is the historical gold standard for treating this condition and yields…

cause the heart rate to slow down. In an experimental study conducted by Cahalan et al. (1987) on the heart rate response 81 healthy patients undergoing elective surgery were given narcotics prior/during surgery. The group that received morphine or fentanyl (both opiates) presented with a significantly decreased heart rate (Cahalan, 1987). The suspected mechanisms behind this effect are the vasogenic effects of these substances. Research has also demonstrated that opioids interact with the…

Nancy is nine months pregnant and is quickly taken to the hospital after her water breaks. Upon arrival at the hospital she is triaged and placed in a room. The doctor comes in and asks Nancy what kind of pain management she wants during the delivery. Nancy has researched the different options before coming to the hospital but was still unsure about what to choose. She knew an epidural was the most common option but like with all medication side effects are very common which made her nervous…

Ohio Legislation Creation of penalties for opium overdose Vignesh Lalgudi Why are opioids such as problem in Ohio? Why are taxpayers paying for addicts to receive treatment, then to get addicted again? Could we fine the addict? Could we fine the suppliers for the addict? Unfortunately, addicts and suppliers won’t have the money to pay for fines. So to create a permanent solution for the opioid epidemic, I’m proposing a law stating that if an addict has needed…

Patient satisfaction has become a major part of health care over the recent years. Patient satisfaction provides that hospitals with a business to customer relationship. Hospitals strives to have high patient satisfaction so that patients are likely to continue to use their facility and to recommend there use to other individuals. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAPS) is a national, standardized report of patient satisfaction on hospital stays. This report is…

Vacation scheduling may mean that there is a shortage of available nurses to do the jobs (Waddillgoad, Suzane ,2017). When there are many nurses on vacation or taking vacation at the same time, there will be more stress for the remains working nurses in the department as there are a lot of work to be completed by a few nurses. I think when people are in stress, they cannot control their thoughts. A nurse may be anger at workload, and frustrated, and a nurse may have verbal abuse. I believe that…