Nasal cannula

Nursing interventions for Mrs. J at the time of the admission The interventions for Mrs. J are starting of oxygen through nasal cannula because her O2 saturation is 82% and heart rate of 118/min to help in decreasing workload of the heart. She should be closely monitored and as mentioned in scenario patient is admitted to Telemetry unit because she need immediate and close monitoring. Stat EKG and EBGs should be done to find out baseline. Vital sign should be monitored closely including…

2-year-old Kyle has been diagnosed with whopping cough, also known as Pertussis. The American Thoracic Society (2015) defines Pertussis as a very contagious respiratory infection, caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. The bacterium causes infection of the lungs and airways and is transmitted through close personal contact, sneezing and coughing. The main symptom, a cough which then progresses to intense bouts of coughing. These bouts can be followed by vomiting, choking or a sharp…

PERIPARTUM CARDIOMYOPATHY PRECIPITATED BY PREECLAMPSIA: CASE REPORT Dr Mukti Harne MBBS,Resident Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dr Sumedha Harne MBBS,MD, Infertility Specialist Senior Consultant Abstract Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is associated with one in every 3000 to 15000 deliveries , affecting thousands of women every year.According to the definition , PPCM includes cardiac failure in the last trimester of pregnancy or within six months of delivery, absence of an identifiable cause…

Illustration essay Through the eyes of a newbie: Successful Nurse Nursing is a profession of caring for the individual, while the doctors are caring about the disease. Except for the fundamental knowledge base, qualities to be a successful nurse are not taught in school, some are innate and some are developed through experience and careful observation of the surroundings once you are practicing after finishing the nursing school. This is due to the fact that while you’re still in school many…

allergy (Cochrane et al.,2012). Procedure of open food challenge test: 1- The test will be explained to the patients. Antihistaminics, steroids, beta blockers and angiotensinogen converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) should be stopped. 2- A cannula will be inserted ,antihistaminics and I.V. steroids will be kept ready for any anaphylactic reaction. 3- One ml of the tested additive will be administered by ingestion to each patient, close monitoring for 15-30 minutes, then the dose…

Introduction Pneumonia is a common infection in one or both of the lungs generally caused by bacteria or a virus. The symptoms of Pneumonia can vary from mild to severe where most healthy people recover from symptoms in one to three weeks, however, depending on the severity of pneumonia, it can be life threatening. [1] This investigation is going to discuss the epidemiology and the frequency of the clinical presentations of the disease within Australia as well as investigate the financial…

The patient was admitted into a small, rural hospital at 1900 for an ongoing complaint of unrelieved indigestion. The patient, 48 year old male has a history of and is presently involved with smoking. After admission into the hospital it is ruled out that the patient underwent a rule out myocardial infarction with further testing involving a cardiac catheterization to be done after admission upon a separate medical center. The patient also presents to the hospital with a history of a high-fat…

which include: Co-Trimozole, Sulfadiazine, Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim-Sulfa-methoxazole ( Bactrim, Bactrin DS, and Septra), and Timethoprim (Trimpex, Proloprim, and Primsol). Patient should be on bed rest with bathroom privileges; oxygen per nasal cannula at 2litters continuously to keep saturation above 92%; and regular…

medications include theophylline, albuterol inhaler, beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler and a chewable aspirin 81 mg once a day. His lung sounds are diminished bilaterally. Pulse oximetry reading is 90%. He is receiving oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula. He complains of shortness of breath with exertion. Critical Thinking 1. Discuss COPD and explain which of his medications are prescribed for his COPD. Discuss how these medications treat the diseases process. Chronic obstructive pulmonary…

speech. Relevant past medical and surgical history: Patient has a history of hypertension and diabetes. Admitting diagnosis: Transient Ischemic Attack Course of current hospitalization to date: Patient was given 100% supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. 12-lead electrocardiogram indicating…