Thrombocytopenia

Same Day Surgery During same day surgery, I shadowed Nurse Laura, BSN, RN. We prepared four patients for their procedures. The first patient was an 81 year old, white male. He was a patient of Dr. Workman in for a medi-port placement. A medi-port is one type of a central venous access device. This port can remain in place for years and is often inserted for patients who receive long term IV medications and who require frequent blood draws causing less discomfort for the patient. The port is…

The goal of each pharmaceutical company is to develop drug product and get marketing authorization approval. It changes the life of the patients by giving better life. When a company is planning a drug development journey it should have clear thoughts how new product will improve the patient’s life compare to available products in the market or in the pipeline. A Target Product Profile (TPP) is very helpful assistance in recognizing the chosen product characteristics and interactive them to the…

condition that affects renal functioning and can develop into a life threatening disease with lasting complications. HUS is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (destruction of red blood cells due to damage of small blood vessels), thrombocytopenia (an abnormal drop in platelet count) and impaired renal function (Nayer, A. & Asif, A., 2013). HUS can often onset after an infection of Escherichia coli which is a Shiga toxin-producing bacteria. There are two types of Shiga toxins…

Results Of 11,996 articles, 15 articles were reviewed for this systematic review that were relevant to clinical research topic. The results from the articles were used to address the question which treatment immunosuppressives or corticosteroids is better in treating adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus. Immunosuppressives reviewed in this paper are Hydroxychloroquine, Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide, Rituximab, Azathioprine, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Anti-cytokines (including anti-TNF…

Humanity’s advances throughout history have always amazed scientists; humans have gone far beyond their natural abilities and surpassing the seemingly impossible. The difference that conveys human from the less complex counterparts, animals, is centred on the abilities within the brain; human intelligence has an extraordinary capacity for knowledge. The brain has assisted with human species’ survival for many generations. Even present day, humans are continuously evolving by learning and…

Introduction Primary renal tumors account for approximately 2% of all canine cancers.11 Tissues of origin include the renal epithelium, renal mesenchyme or embryonal tissue of mixed origin.1 Roughly 10% of primary renal tumors originate from embryonal pluripotential blastema, which include Wilms’ tumor, nephroblastoma, and embryonal nephroma.11 The majority of diagnosed renal tumors occur in older dogs; however, nephroblastoma is unique in that it is seen in juveniles. The mean age for…

along with sequential compression devices, and compression stockings. DVT prevention immediately after the injury are indispensable in patient management (Matsumoto., et al 2015). Low molecular weight heparin side effects include bleeding, thrombocytopenia, pain at injection site, report any signs of unusual bleeding or bruising to the provider. Keep in mind do not take concurrently with antiplatelet agents, use a soft toothbrush, use an electric razor, monitor CBC with platelets, and the…

The Synergy Model provides the framework for nurses to manage complex clients experiencing acute exasperation of their illness and to work toward reducing the trajectory of the illness (Hardin & Hussey, 2003). The purpose of this synergy paper is to utilize the AACN Synergy model for patient care to a patient with diabetes mellitus type 2 and high blood pressure in addition to being postoperative. Synergy results when the needs and characteristics of a patient, clinical unit or system are…

Objectives: ¥ Discuss the most common microorganisms that can cause urinary tract infections and understand the pathogenesis of urinary tract infections. ¥ Review the most common laboratory tests in diagnosing as well as the clinical signs and symptoms. ¥ Review treatment options, both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic. Overview: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most common illnesses seen in adult patients over the age of 65. [1] Therefore, managing and treating an elderly…

STUDY TITLE A Randomized, Phase 2, Two-Arm, Open-Label, Multicenter, Study of Folotyn® (Pralatrexate Injection) with and without Oral Leucovorin to Prevent or Reduce Mucositis in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory (R/R) Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL) BACKGROUND 1.a Defining Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas (PTCL) Peripheral or mature T-cell lymphomas are subset of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) that comprise approximately 10-15% of all newly diagnosed cases of NHL in the United State.…