Hospital-acquired pneumonia

The patient is a 71-year-old female who presented to the ED after a two-week history of palpitations, on and off related to some stress. She was seen by a psychiatrist on the outside placed on Ativan 1 mg 3 times a day, however despite of the medication she continued to have palpitations, pressure on her chest she was unable to tolerate the pressure and palpitations therefore she presented to the ED. In the emergency room EKG was remarkable. Troponins were unremarkable. However she…

In the United States each year 55,227 people die of pneumonia. 1 In February of 2015 my mother became part of that statistic. There came a time while she was in the hospital where a decision to stop the machines that were keeping her alive had to be made. Having to make such a choice changed who I was. Although tragic, losing a parent has provoked growth and a desire for a fuller life. This experience shaped a variety of my goals and dreams, including academic and vocational. At the time of my…

COPD is a disease characterized by chronic airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. The airflow limitation in COPD is usually progressive and is associated with an inflammatory response of the lungs (Haggerty, 2013). The pathological changes that indicate COPD include an increase in mucus producing cells, chronic inflammation in different parts of the lung, and structural changes that result from a persistent cycle of destruction and repair. Many parts of the lungs are affected,…

The doctors said she would need at least $80,000 in her bank account for the surgery, medicine, nursing care post surgery, and also living expenses in Durham. She was also have to relocate to Durham, NC near Duke Hospital where they will wait for a set a lungs and immediately go into the surgery when they become available. Nicole has a 21 year old sister Valerie, who is now her primary caregiver because her mother's work schedule is not fit for the position. Nicole…

delayed puberty or slow growth), developmental ( delayed development, delayed puberty or slow growth), whole body ( fatigue or inability to exercise) and also common acute bronchitis , deformity of nails, infection, male infertility, Basel polyps, pneumonia, slaty sweat or weight loss. TREATMENTS- treatments may make some of the symptoms better, but cystic fibrosis doesnt have a cure. People with cystic…

Flu Virus The flu is a common viral infection that can be deadly. The flu attacks the lungs, nose, and throat. The ones that are at high risk are young children under 5, and especially those under 2. Adults older than 65. Pregnant women and up to 2 weeks postpartum. Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. And those with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk. Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. Symptoms may not start for a few days and you…

Degenerative disease experienced at a higher rate among Japanese Americans The degenerative disease I chose is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may experience trouble with breathing, and coughing. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to described a progressive lung disease. One of the biggest causes of COPD is cigarette smoking, and secondhand smoking. Pollutants that are found in the environment like…

REASON CHIEF COMPLAINT: Vocal cords. BLANKLINE Patient has history of having had a squamous cell carcinoma of the posterior third of his tongue treated on the right side, treated with radiation and chemotherapy. He has had hoarseness since that time. He has also had a swallowing problem and a PEG tube in place. His swallowing has gradually gotten better with swallowing therapy by the speech therapist. He is seen to evaluate his vocal cords. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION When talking, he is very…

1. What clinical findings support a diagnosis of ARDS? There are a number of findings supporting a diagnosis of ARDS. Through physical examination, labs, and diagnostics including the patient's inability to breathe on her own, alteration in perfusion, and end-organ dysfunction (Urden, Stacy, & Lough, 2014, p. 522). There are multiple findings supporting a diagnosing of progressing ARDS to include the patient’s condition has worsened. The patient is sinus tachy with a heart rate of 120 BPM and…

harmful to the body can cause illnesses or disease like; Pneumonia, Meningitis, and HIV/AIDS, these are the most commonly caught illnesses or disease. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung and it is triggered by the person’s weak defense system. It can especially affect the elderly if it was triggered by a respiratory infection or influenza. Pneumonia can affect the lungs in different ways such as: Lobar pneumonia and bronchial pneumonia. Lobar affects a part of the lung, which bronchial…