Sterilization

A decade ago in Nigeria, rumors spread that polio vaccines were surreptitious sterilization efforts. That led to a boycott of the vaccine in 2003 and a resurgence in the poliovirus three years later. This story highlights a key point about vaccinations: Confidence is critical. Lack of confidence in vaccinations -- lack of confidence in their effectiveness, their safety and their usefulness -- has fueled a growing debate about the use of vaccines. Vaccines have, no doubt, revolutionized…

Staph infections are prevalent in hospitals, even today. Staph infections can lead to death. Healthcare professionals need to be more diligent in infection control processes in order to eliminate hospital-acquired staph infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011 March) state approximately one out of twenty patients gets an infection while receiving medical care. About 41,000 patients with central lines get a bloodstream infection each year. Of those patients, one out…

The Psychology of Slavery in Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad In the disheartening world of Colson Whitehead’s 2016 novel, The Underground Railroad, Whitehead offers his take on American-ness. Racism and discrimination continually resurface among people, and with problems suppressing sanitizing American history, Whitehead felt it necessary to provide a fictional slave narrative that does not shy away from the horror of slavery. Michael Schaub of the National Public Radio further…

I do not open unnecessary supplies, or medications until I confirm with the surgeon that he/ she will use it. I do nor open instrument sets until I am sure that they will be used( sterilization of instruments as well as wrapping material could be costly). I am conscious about charges for borrowed instrumentation trays, and offer our own if possible ( borrowed from MOR). If not, I do not open borrowed trays until sure that it will be…

Ambitions, dreams and why I think pharmacy is the best career for me. Pharmacy is an interesting, highly trusted and ever changing profession that plays a vital part in the health care system. The main purpose of this profession is to improve an individual 's quality of life. In order to prepare for such a lifelong commitment to society, I need to have a degree as a doctor of pharmacy. During my undergraduate studies my main goal was to succeed in my course work and eventually transfer into…

known as hepatitis C. It is an infection of the liver, the virus comes in many forms. Here in the U.S the most common form is type 1. Also the most common way of getting it is by the use of unsafe practices for example injections and improper sterilization. According to the article What Is Hepatitis C, about 3.5 million people have the disease. Knowing the signs and symptoms, if there are any cures, how can it be prevented, and benefits of good oral care are the best way to be informed in order…

depressed, it increases the chances of a possible miscarriage putting at risk the health and wellbeing of the mother. At such a young age a miscarriage may leave deep scars that time will never heal. The body never heals properly and this may cause sterilization meaning that a teen, no matter how much they want to; will never become pregnant again. On the other hand, when a pregnancy has taken full term, many teen moms decide to put the baby up for adoption, but those who decide to keep them…

equipment. PPE vary according to the hazard that is posed by a pathogen. For instance, respiratory protection is used when the biological agents are airborne. Another way of controlling biological agents is through decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization. The management of biological infectious waste can also be used to control biological agents. The procedures for safe disposal of sharp waste and medical waste should be applied in the laboratory. Improper disposal of contaminated waste…

Not only was Auschwitz a death camp it is where a majority of the incoming Jews, families, homosexuals, and numerous other groups of people lived.When they arrive their belongings were taken and later shipped back to Germany and their hair was cut off completely bald (Source D). The living conditions of Auschwitz did not at all accommodate to the number of people stored in each room being that 3 people would have to sleep with each other per bunk in the barracks (Source D).There were no urinals…

Does Society Actually Need Mental Institutions? Since the 1800s mental institutions have always been thought of as necessary to society, but is this true? They are known for being corrupt places, where nothing they do to the patients matters meaning things like rape and abuse are prevalent. There are also positive aspects, for example, getting dangerous people "off the streets", or providing medicines that are needed for patients who are unstable. The prescription of antipsychotic drugs has…