Trans-Karakoram Tract

catheter associated urinary tract infections and surgical site infections. In this study the nurses had on average 5.7 patients and over one-third of the nurses reported he or she had job related burnout. Additionally, for every one thousand patients sixteen patients got some type of infection while at the hospital. Furthermore, this study concluded by increasing a nurse’s patient load by one patient the risk for these patients getting a catheter associated urinary tract infection or a surgical…

The Life Of A Sugar Glider In this essay we will go deep down into the life of a sugar glider. We will cover what they eat both in captivity and in their natural habitat. What kind of medical issues they have, and how long their life span is both in captivity and in the wild. Sugar Gliders are omnivorous and if you don’t know what that means it means they will literally eat anything that you put in front of them. To be a successful sugar glider parent you have to know that they have three basic…

If you or a close family member required hospitalization and had a choice of where to go for care how would you decide which hospital to choose? Would you look at quality indicators such as hospital acquired infections? Why or why not? There are multiple factors that may influence my personal decision regarding which hospital I would choose for myself or a close family member if hospitalization was indicated. However, I believe my own impressions of the quality of care as well as my past…

ureter or renal pelvis. The IVP has a higher sensitivity and specificity than an abdominal plain film for the detection of stones and provides data about the degree of obstruction. The IVP can also visualize both the bladder and the upper urinary tracts. It was previously the diagnostic procedure of choice, but is no longer because of potential contrast reactions, lower sensitivity, and higher radiation exposure. In-patient in whom the ureter or renal pelvis is poorly visualized by IVP,…

Clinical Question: In adult patients with symptoms of diverticulitis, would IV antibiotics offer a more expedient resolution of symptoms when compared to oral antibiotics? Background: Diverticulitis is common in the United States with over 100,000 hospitalizations annually, and is most commonly found in the sigmoid and descending aspect of the colon. The most common symptom of diverticulitis is pain in the lower left quadrant and constipation. The exact cause of diverticulitis is unknown;…

According to a study, the general population is affected around 15 to 25 percent with acute or chronic urticaria in their life (30). The most common incidence of acute urticaria has been noted higher in people with atrophy and in teenagers and young adults (31), Few cases have been reported to develop both conditions of angioedema and urticaria, occurring simultaneously. A study has been noted that approximately half of subjects have both urticaria and angioedema, Whist 40% had been noted with…

Acute infectious prostatitis – This type of prostatitis is a condition that caused by bacteria, which can be treated by antimicrobial medications. This condition develops unexpectedly and its common symptoms are fever and chills, which are extensive. That is why a visit to the nearest urology clinic or emergency room so that the urology specialist can provide essential diagnosis and treatment as well as hospitalization. Chronic infectious prostatitis – This type of prostititis is caused by a…

“Please wipe from front to back (Weydt, 2010)”. During UTIs, urinary tract infections, bacteria enters your body through the urethra. When these bacteria or pathogens enter the body they may cause infections, especially in hospital settings. The urinary system is used for our body to produce urine as a way to help our system to get rid of waste and extra water that we do not need. It travels through a urinary tract that includes the kidneys, ureters, the bladder and the urethra. The kidneys are…

urinary bladder, urethra and the ureters together make up the urinary tract. The urinary tract acts as a drainage system because it drains the urine that comes from the kidneys, stores it, and then releases it during the process of urination. The main functions of the Renal System are homeostasis of water, ions, calcium, red blood cells, blood pressure and also pH. It also…

with diabetes. Strasinger and Di Lorenzo (2008) reported that the earlier the diabetes is detected, the better the prognosis is for the patient (p. 61). Therefore, urine tests for glucose has greatly helped individuals with diabetes get on the right tract to help control their diabetes before greater problems arise (Strasinger & Di Lorenzo, 2008, p. 61-62). A normal result for ketones in the urine is negative. Some causes for ketones in the urine are fasting, prolonged vomiting, and not enough…