Pus

An abscess is a pus filled pocket or blister within the skin that may be caused by a number of different reasons such as; a sebaceous gland or sweat gland becomes obstructed, a hair follicle or a group of hair follicles becomes inflamed, or minor breaks and punctures in the skin allow bacteria to invade causing redness, warmth, pain, inflammation, and pus formation. This disturbance of the skin is no stranger to history as there have been documented cases of abscesses from before the Roman era to the onset of the industrial age and through to the present. When an abscess becomes filled with infected pus the only solution is to drain the site of all infection and to clean the site with antimicrobial substances to ensure the infection does not recur. A simple…

implementing interventions. Aside from that, as healthcare professionals, we have to determine the validity of the study. This paper aims to review the research conducted by Bergstrom et al. (2013) in determining the efficacy of the repositioning intervention. Article Summary Bergstrom et al. (2013 aimed to “determine optimal repositioning frequency of nursing home (NH) residents at risk for pressure ulcers (PU) when cared for on high-density-density foam mattress” (p. 1705). The study has been…

problem of PUs and its prevalence. The research study by Yap et al. (2013) is considered quasi-experimental research because it involved an implementation of interventions, the researchers lacked certain amount of control of the intervention and management settings (Grove, Gray, & Burns, 2015). The part that of the research being experimental was the presence of intervention and control groups. Certain groups of LTC facilities served as treatment groups because they have adopted the musical cues…

incidence of PUs has been an important part of quality improvement efforts in healthcare facilities for many years. These efforts increased in 2008 due to an announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding denying payments related to stage III and IV hospital-acquired PUs. (5) Typically, PU rates in general hospital units are lower than those in intensive care units (ICU). A study of almost 26,000 patients found an overall PU prevalence rate of 3.6%. The rate in…

suddenly or develop over a longer period. In some cases, a collection of pus (abscess) can form near or under the nail. Paronychia is usually not serious and clears up with treatment. CAUSES This condition may be caused by bacteria or fungi. It is commonly caused by the bacteria called Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. The bacteria or fungi often get into the affected area through a cut in the skin. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in: • People who get their hands wet…

Swelling of the glands under the arm on the same side. Fever. This may or may not accompany mastitis. If an infection is allowed to progress, a collection of pus (abscess) may develop. How is this diagnosed? This condition can usually be diagnosed based on your symptoms and a physical exam. You may also have tests, including: Removal of pus from the breast by applying pressure to the area. This pus can be examined in the lab to determine which bacteria are present. If an abscess has developed,…

Staphylococcus Aureus How it started S. aureus belongs to the Staphylococcaceae family. This special germ is a major source of pus. It was discovered and named by Scottish surgeon Alexander Ogston in 1880. He was distressed with the high rate of post- operative mortality and unwilling to accept death as a likely outcome of surgery. He was a fan and follower of the value of antisepsis advocated by Joseph Lister. Ogston abandoned the contemporary teaching that pus formation was a necessary stage…

Pustular Psoriasis A pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis. It appears as a fine, clear raised bumps that are filled with a white and thick fluid which composed of white blood cells, called pus. The skin around these bumps and under these bumps is red. While yellow fluid is a common sign of infection, but there is no clear demonstration that this infection plays its role in pustular psoriasis. It is not contagious nor infection. It consists of widespread pustules (Pus) on an…

Smallpox Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by the variola virus (variola major and variola minor). Smallpox gets its name from the pus-filled blisters (or pocks) that form during the illness. The variola virus, which belongs to the genus Orthopoxvirus, the family Poxviridae and subfamily chordopoxvirinae, is a double-strand DNA virus. After the virus has developed inside the host after around a week, symptoms such as high fever, chills, headache, back and abdominal pains and vomiting…

Nodules can solidify into profound blisters and may leave harsh scars, in many areas. In case that you frequently encounter big pimples, you might need to find a way to abstain them by having an adequate diet and drinking a lot of water. Additionally, skin cleanliness is an absolute necessity for keeping the skin perfect and free from irresistible microorganisms and acne. You can regularly treat pimples yourself with over-the-counter cleanser or creams. Generally, skin break out items contains…