Trans-Karakoram Tract

Significance: An indwelling catheter removal protocol is a recommended tool and is part of a bundle used to prevent CAUTI. The lack of knowledge of its use and its importance may be directly related to high CAUTI rates O Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) can be reasonably prevented with the application of evidence-based prevention strategies (Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2011, CDC, 2015) O Each day the urinary catheter remains in place the risk of CAUTI increases…

coli is an important opportunistic pathogen. Normally, E. coli is found in vast numbers as a resident of the colon; however, it can grow outside its normal body site and cause urinary tract infections, sepsis, wound infections, and meningitis1. The most common UTI caused by E. coli is the infection of the bladder (cystitis). This makes sense because, most infections involving E. coli are endogenous, meaning the resident E. coli of the…

Introduction With patient safety being at the forefront of hospitals’ priority, it’s imperative for administration to implement infection control protocols. The practice of preventive measures along with staff education is necessary in the reduction of hospital liability, extended inpatient stays and loss in revenue. Although some strategies are standard throughout hospital organizations, data and con-stant monitoring of these procedures will provide insight into compliant areas or those that…

In the ‘case study’ Millicent is 76 and lived with her partner Elizabeth for 43 years. Elizabeth died six years ago form cancer and in the last three years Millicent’s sister Judith has lived with her. They both have support from a niece who visits most weekends .Millicent has vascular dementia. This diagnosis, disclosure fear of her sexual orientation , diabetes mellitus, continence management and behavioural changes have a profound impact on Millicent and her family .The Alzheimer’s Australia…

improve their quality of life. This is why we must reduce the occurrences of these Healthcare-Associated Infections. The most common Healthcare-Associated Infections include central line associated blood infections, catheter associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, ventilator associated, and Clostridium difficile infections (HealthyPeople.Gov, 2014). At one time or another, a patient within the care of CMC has been impacted by a Healthcare-Associated Infections. We…

S. has a bacterial infection noted to the prostate. This may be secondary to risk factors like, unprotected sexual intercourse, urinary tract infections or other structural issues like benign prostate hyperplasia which often leads to urinary stasis and retention and is represented by fever, rectal and back pain and tenderness of the prostate (Yoon et al., 2012). Mrs. S.’s symptoms of fever…

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are problematic for many hospitals. They add up to forty percent of the reported nosocomial infections and are considered the most common (Elpern, 2016). Every year The Joint Commissions produces a goals list in which establishes areas that require improvement within the health care system. In the most current edition of 2016, the article acknowledges this issue and speaks about how we can decrease the number by employing evidence-based…

E. coli occurs in different forms or strains with most of these strains being very harmless. However, there are other strains that are very harmful and can cause one to be sick. Some of these strains can cause diarrhea and in most cases urinary tract infections (Ellerbe & Regen, 2012). Other health threats caused by E. coli include respiratory illnesses and pneumonia (Ellerbe & Regen, 2012). These bacteria live in the intestines of humans and animals and they are very important in supporting and…

Poison ivy is a condition in which the skin has an allergic reactions caused by a substance called "urushiol" resin on leaves, stems, and roots of Ivy. Ivy is a type of shrub that can cause severe skin irritations (contact dermatitis). The Poison Ivy affected skin may become dry, red, or burnt. When trees are burned, the smoke from the burning results can affect your lungs. The best way to avoid Poison Ivy is by way of avoiding such plants. Learn to identify trees of ivy and avoid contact as…

gastrointestinal tract is comprised of about four million bacterial genes with more than 95% located in the large intestine (Galland, 2014). The gastrointestinal microbiota varies along the tract at longitudinal levels and horizontal levels due to particular bacteria attaching to the epithelium in the lumen (Todar, 2012). With DNA sequencing and metagenomic studies becoming increasingly popular, the concept of identifying bacterial colonies throughout the gastrointestinal tract is rising in…