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is cited by Halstead, 2007 on definition of assessment of learning as “simply to find out what and how well people are learning what we teach, without any intend to give a grade” (p.59). So far I participated in teaching classes on Sepsis and Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia, they were presented with lecture and PowerPoint presentation. The assessment and evaluation of teaching and learning were conducted with one-minute questions and case studies. The case study was prepared and multiple…

Survey suggests that VTE prophylactics are poorly implemented within the Australian hospital, therefore putting more patients at risk. Providing evidence-based practice to improve on this current issue should raise awareness. Nurse plays a vital role in assessing if VTE prophylaxis is suitable and improving this by ensuring that the patients are getting the right treatment in prevention of VTE. By informing the patient on how VTE can be prevented and the options available, they will be more…

of safety? My role as a floor nurse is to utilize patient safety tools set forth by the organization to promote patient safety. Some of guidelines I must adhere to in my everyday practice to prevent adverse effects are: double checks in insulin, heparin infusion and blood products infusions. There other guidelines set to prevent patient falls and injuries, pressure ulcer prevention. I am an active member of the unit council and we continuously make sure that the safety guidelines are easily…

This review is based on the video “To Clot or Not to Clot; That is the Question” recorded by the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital. The video describes the performance improvement techniques applied during the Surgical Care Improvement Project. This paper provides a list of relevant actions taken by the health professionals to significantly improve the quality of patient care. Moreover, this paper focuses on two relevant actions of the care team: bringing stakeholders such as clinicians and…

My first experience with a physical therapist was when I was in sixth grade. I had torn my right hamstring in a cross country practice, I remember the coach helping me hobble back to the parking lot and telling my mom that I needed to go to the doctor. After we went to a sports doctor where they diagnosed my injury as a torn hamstring, I went to physical therapy for the following two months and missed the rest of the cross country season much to my dismay. The second time I went to a physical…

Why is therapy overlapped? Answer to Question 4 Treatment for venous thromboembolism is comprised of a combination of anticoagulants (heparin, enoxaparin and warfarin) given at the same time to prevent further clot formation, most especially pulmonary embolism (Schreiber, 2015). Additionally, these anticoagulants are given together to prevent morbidity as well as decreasing the risk of…

Heart disease is a disorder of blood vessels which can lead to a heart attack. Also called cardiovascular disease/ cardiac disease. Heart disease is a condition that involves narrowed or blocked blood vessel. That prevent other body part of your body like the heart from recieving blood. Symptoms and effects of this disease Effects; heart disease, chest pain, stroke, can effect your heart muscle valves. Symptoms; shortness of breath, pain in neck, jaw, throat, numbness and weakness. Since…

design appropriate for the study? How have the researchers enhanced strengthen rigor in this specific study? 1. In acute settings (P) compression stockings (I) as a type of mechanical prophylaxis provide better DVT prophylaxis (O) compared to heparin or any other type (C) of chemical protection? 2. Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism: Focus on Mechanical Prophylaxis 3. The purpose of this article was to explain the benefits of mechanical DVT prophylaxis, however in the conclusion of this…

Vicodin (hydromorphone-acetaminophen), or Percocet (hydrocodone-acetaminophen). • Urinary analgesics may also be helpful and include Pyridium (phenazopyridine) and Hiprex (methenamine). • Intravesical lidocaine – instillation of lidocaine with heparin into the bladder - is used for acute refractory pain episodes and is often performed in the clinic. • Elavil (amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant that may be effective. Treatment with Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is an…

signs of heart strain, your doctor will likely administer a thrombolytic (tissue plasminogen activator). You may also require an interventional procedure such as thrombectomy. • Other medications frequently used to treat pulmonary embolism include heparin or Lovenox (enoxaparin). • Long term oral blood thinners are often necessary. These include: warfarin (Coumadin), Xarelto (rivaroxaban), Eliquis (apixaban), and Pradaxa (dabigatran).…