Thrombosis

exorbitant amounts of money, problematic future pregnancies, and even death related to hypovolemic shock. The need for a cesarean birth can also jeopardize the mother’s health by causing an increased risk of infection, risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis, and possible chronic pain from surgical incisions. The request for elective induction also poses many risks to the fetus, some of which are life threatening. These risks include greater risk for…

Abstract Dorothea Orem’s self-care deficit theory (SCDT) provides the framework for nurses when implementing an early mobility program within the intensive care unit (ICU) to decrease fall rates. The theory is composed of three sub-theories, self-care theory, self-deficit theory, and nursing system theory that when combined provides the ICU nurse with the ability to assess, develop goals, and implement nursing interventions to assist the patient in overcoming muscle deterioration while on…

In this case myocardial ischemia (stable angina) or a sudden occlusion by thrombosis of the artery occurs, causing a lack of oxygenation of the myocardium leading to acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction). Bronchial asthma is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the bronchi, episodically…

Beautiful. Bold. Colorful. Real. These are just a few of many words that can be used to describe one of Mexico’s greatest artists, Frida Kahlo. Kahlo was an eccentric Mexican surrealist that lived a tumultuous life. In addition to her struggles throughout life, Kahlo was known for being herself. She did not conform to societal stereotypes, she was unapologetic, and she was comfortable with her sexuality. She knew exactly who she was and learned not to take people’s opinions to heart. She was a…

Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), is a blood disorder that is characterized by the destruction of the blood platelets caused by the presence of antiplatelet antibodies. This bleeding disorder is not associated with a systemic disease. It’s typically chronic in adults, but self-limited in children. The trouble with this there is not defining diagnostic that presents this disease clearly, instead the diagnosis is presented through the exclusion of other variables. Typically, patients have…

Introduction Nursing is a profession that include autonomous and all rounded care of individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, sick or well (International Council of Nurses, 2014). Nursing includes the health promotion, prevention measures of illness, taking care of ill, disabled and dying people (International Council of Nurses, 2014). The concepts of professionalization in nursing is essential to be comprehend, hence the author has to define professionalization, profession and professional to…

Cryotherapy after a TKA Throughout the years we put a lot of stress on our body’s joints. As we age we may find certain joints start causing us a lot of pain and problems due to wear and tear on the body. The knee joint is one of those joints that tolerates a lot of wear and tear throughout the years due to holding a lot of body weight and the motions it performs on an everyday bases. As we start aging people start developing pain in the knee which can be caused be osteoarthritis or other issues…

Epidemiology Hemophilia is one of the most dangerous inherited bleeding disorders, affecting people from the entire world in equal frequency. Overall, the affected population frequency is low and the diagnosis of this disease is inherited about 70% of the time. Sometimes, hemophilia can occur when there is no family history of it and this is called sporadic hemophilia, having approximately 30% of people with non-inherited hemophilia, caused by a change in the person’s own genes…

Alissa Stevens MED 2047 Osteoporosis Instructor Michelle Earixson-Lamonthe 3/12/2015 VNFT031 Osteoporosis is the cause of more than 8.9 million fractures annually, which results in an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds worldwide (Johnell, 2006). Making Osteoporosis a severe musculoskeletal disease. We will cover any the expected findings, signs and symptoms that you will find upon your assessment. It will also cover the routes of treatments, medications and preventive measures…

As a significant political figure, wartime hero and novelist, Winston Churchill serves as one of the most prominent figures of the twentieth century. Winston Churchill 's wartime leadership empowered the British people and further demonstrated the intellectual capabilities and extremes of Churchill. He has been regarded as "...An inspirational leader, who seemed to typify Britain 's courage and perseverance in adversity and its conservatism in success." (Chen, “Winston Churchill.” World War Two…