Sepsis

old male patient; aged 51, ‘Mr Smith’ was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy and had his right second toe amputated 2 years later due to neuropathic diabetic foot sepsis. Recently, ‘Mr Smith’ developed an inflamed right hallux; he was admitted to hospital as an emergency and the results of an x-ray revealed neuropathic diabetic foot sepsis with osteomyelitis; his right hallux and right third toe were amputated. Following surgery ‘Mr Smith’ was left with a large cavity wound, which although…

rupture of membranes, prolonged membrane rupture, or prolonged labor; providers should consider administration of antibiotics Maternal sepsis Better outcomes and survivability from the complications of severe sepsis and septic shock result from early detection, accurate diagnosis, and aggressive treatment The immediate recognition and treatment of maternal sepsis is extremely important in order to minimize significant adverse outcomes Preterm labor or history of preterm labor Preterm labor…

Eighty-two years old male patient is presented to the emergency room with onset of dyspnea that is made worse by exertion, relieved by rest and oxygen. Patient stated that he did not try any of his home breathing treatments but did use home oxygen. Patient has a significant past medical history of coronary artery disease with two stents, COPD requiring home oxygen at 4lpm, hypothyroidism, and type 3 diabetes. While in the emergency department the patient was placed on a cardiac monitor and an…

bacteremia, toxic shock syndrome, sepsis, and endocarditis (Wang & Muir, 2016). Approximately one-third of the human population is colonized by S. aureus, and another one-third is intermittently colonized with the bacteria (Thomer et al., 2015). Over one million skin and soft tissue infections occur annually in the United States due to S. aureus, and these infections result in approximately 500,000 hospitalizations, over 90,000 cases of bacteremia, and over 30,000 cases of sepsis/endocarditis…

There is a general reluctance to visit the doctor when one falls ill. The departure from routine and, taking time outoff when you can illhardly afford it, seems like a strong deterrents. Unfortunately sometimes the illness is so debilitating that there is no choice left but to visit the doctor. Usually the patient is likely to wait for a couple to days to see if the symptoms abate on their own, before realizing that a trip to the doctor willould be necessary in the end. Pneumonia is a…

Introduction Hand hygiene is the act of cleaning your hands using soap and warm running water, alternatively hand hygiene can be achieved by applying an alcohol based gel. Handwashing is an essential factor in eliminating the spread of infection, as it is key that everyone, be it a patient, visitor or healthcare professional helps to reduce the risk of germs by having an awareness of how easily infections can be transmitted via their hands. Infections can be passed in many different ways,…

Abstract Nursing has constantly evolved from the time of its inception. Revisions in the nursing process has been constant, ultimately forging a new and more definitive body of knowledge. Physicians nowadays are struggling to keep up with the increasing demand for medical attention. Answering to that call for attention; nurses have stepped up their role in the healthcare field taking responsibility and accountability that at some point overshadowing the role of physicians. With nursing’s rapid…

Bacterial identification plays an imperative role in pathology, enabling the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases abundant within the human population. Samples from biological tissues as well as artificial reservoirs, are frequently utilised for analysis in order to detect the presence of bacteria. These may be either normal flora, opportunistic pathogens or invasive microorganisms, from which analysis can deduce their role in disease states. The inaugural step in the process of bacterial…

hospitalization. I would not consider getting this vaccine as it only benefits babies. Pneumococcal Vaccination (PCV) - The vaccine helps to prevent pneumococcal disease which is an infection caused by streptococcus pneumonia bacteria. This can cause sepsis and then result in organ failure, tissue damage or even death. Currently, I do not plan on getting vaccinated for this disease, for my age ranged it is only recommended to receive this vaccines if you are a smoker, so there is no need…

animals, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is expressed in the same way. For example, a recent study which compared the activity of human genes important for sepsis, trauma and burns with equivalent mouse genes revealed that humans and mice use very different sets of genes to cope with these insults. This explains why 150 drugs that successfully treated sepsis-like conditions in mice failed in human clinical trials.” The products tested on animals are expensive and have a low rate of even showing…