Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), which includes fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), all fall under the umbrella of when a child-bearing woman, knowingly or unknowingly, makes the decision for their fetus/embryo and exposes them to alcohol during a crucial developmental period.1 Fetal alcohol syndrome has been disrupting the lives of many for years but it wasn’t until 1957 when the connection between alcohol consumption and developmental…

Sepsis syndrome (SS) is a clinical syndrome that develops when an infection triggers a dysregulated inflammatory host response, resulting in life-threatening organ dysfunction (1). It exists on a continuum of severity, ranging from early infection and bacteraemia to severe sepsis and septic shock (1). Sepsis can ultimately result in multiple organ failure and death, and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Sepsis has a high mortality rate. In excess of 3000 Australians die of…

originally referred to as the presence of both suspected infection and two of the four criteria of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in 1992. (Sepsis) As terminology emerged and progressed, new terms were introduced like, “severe sepsis” and “sepsis shock”. (Tupchong) When sepsis becomes more serious, it refers when the body has an organ dysfunction thus the term “severe sepsis” being created. From 1993 to 2003, severe sepsis had doubled in patients with the disease. (Christaki)…

the origins, human-to-human transmission and the physiological changes in humans due to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Research shows that these two coronaviruses are both deadly and severe their diseases are. They both have caused assorted respiratory difficulties including pneumonia, organ dysfunction, bronchitis,cough and fever, and deficiency of breath. SARS and MERS are very similar in that both their origins…

within a 24 hour period (Genzler el al., 2013). Nursing interventions that were consider were: assessment, administration of medication, suctioning, repositioning, hygine, oral care, bath, shampoo, shave, incontinence care, wound cate, ROM, linen change, weight, application of splints or binders and others. To collect the ETCO2 data a noninvasive Infinity Microstream pod with Oridion’s Microstream technology was used (Genzler el al., 2013). The ETCO2 values were collected 5 minutes before the…

can result in systemic complications that occur as circulating chemical mediators released by the inflammatory response compromised the patients cardiovascular system (Cunha, 2003:24). Severe sepsis occurs when hypoperfusion, hypotension and organ dysfunction develop. If hypotension and perfusion abnormalities, lactic acidosis, oligoria and acute onset of mental deterioration occur despite aggressive fluid resuscitation and inotropic therapy, septic shock is present (Munford,…

defines heart failure as a syndrome resulting from “any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the ventricle to fill or eject blood.” 1 In essence, the heart fails to meet the demands of the heart because of decreased ventricular filling or decreased ejection fraction. When the ventricle fails to fill, it is called diastolic HF and the ventricle hypertrophies concentrically. Systolic HF is when the heart’s ejection fraction is…

overcompensated and begins to break down the already formed clots. Disseminating intravascular coagulation results, where widespread bleeding occurs internally and externally, effectively worsening hypotension, decreasing perfusion, and contributing to multiple organ failure (Manchanda, Gupta, & Bhalla,…

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 decreased BP of 80/60’s evidence of alteration…

Introduction: Epidemiology: Sepsis is a significant public health burden with increasingly high incidence and mortality rates. In 2010, an estimated 5.1% of deaths were attributed to sepsis in the United Kingdom. Consequently, it is a leading cause of admission to intensive care units (ICU), delays in hospital discharge and a significant cost to the economy. Therefore, it is imperative to raise awareness and prepare clinicians with the knowledge and guidance to embark on the global movement…