...Throughout a child’s life it is recommended to vaccinate. Vaccinations are safe and effective in preventing infections and diseases. One in particular is pertussis, also known as the “whooping cough.” Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory system and should be vaccinated for the reason of life-threatening capabilities. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Pertussis is bacteria that damages the tiny hairs in the respiratory system. These hair like projections are called cilia. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). The cilia work to keep mucus and dirt out of the lungs, so air can move easily and work effectively in providing oxygen to the body. The cilia work like a filter for the lungs. The same as a filter...
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...Pertussis, also known as whooping cough is an extremely contagious respiratory tract infection. It is commonly noted by a severe hacking cough directly followed by a high-pitched intake of air that sounds like a “whoop”. Many years before a vaccine was made, pertussis was considered a deadly childhood disease. Today, pertussis generally affects children who are too young to have fully completed a full course of vaccinations; however, in recent years, (2012) the United States reported nearly 50,000 cases of pertussis which accounted for the most cases since 1955. Symptoms Once infection sets in, it can take seven to ten days for signs and symptom to appear. It can even take a little longer. At first one can expect: •Runny Nose •Nasal...
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...The Whooping Cough: A Rising Epidemic Zion Apple July 16th, 2015 Course #498 Capstone The Whooping Cough: A Rising Epidemic Zion Apple July 16th, 2015 Course #498 Capstone Abstract This research paper informs you about the disease pertussis or whooping cough as others may call it. This disease has been around for a very long time and even though there has been a vaccine for over 50 years, this disease seems to still be a problem. Experts are always working around the clock to find new and improved vaccines to rid the world of the pertussis bacteria. In the first section of the text the author will describe the history of the bacteria that cause the whooping cough and exactly what it is comprised of and the toxins that it carries which make the bacteria so deadly and hard to figure out and treat. The signs and symptoms of this disease are very similar to those of the common cold so many people often mistake it as such and do not seek medical advice until it is too late. The second portion of the text is going to tell you about the recent and past trends of the disease in the United States. The numbers are unpredictable and no one can seem to put a finger on the actual reason why this is, there are a few opinions however. There are a few new vaccines that have been introduced to the world and the hopes are that they will be as helpful as the old vaccine that was given over 50 years ago. “Whooping cough affects approximately 48.5 million people every year, of...
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...The disease I have chosen to research for this report is called Pertussis, or commonly known as whooping cough. It is scientifically known as Bordetella pertussis as that is the name of the bacterium which causes the disease. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that infects an individual’s respiratory system and causes, irritation, inflammation, and severe coughing as the individual must take in deep breaths to produce their coughs, creating a “whooping” sound. Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium attaches to the walls of various cilia within the respiratory system and then releases toxins in the epithelial cells of the walls, which then disable the function of the cilia and causes inflammation within...
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...Pertussis (whooping cough) 1. Characteristics of the disease Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, a gram-negative bacillus. The disease usually starts with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever. The disease usually starts with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever. In babies, the cough can be minimal or even not present. The most dangerous symptom in babies is the potential development of apnea. About half of babies younger than 1 year who get the disease require hospital care. Early symptoms include a runny nose, low-grade fever, and a mild cough. Pertussis in its early stages appears to be nothing more than the common cold. However, as the disease progresses, symptoms appear including fits of many and rapid coughs, vomiting and exhaustion after coughing fits. These violent coughing fits cause the air to go from the lungs, resulting in a forced inhale with a loud "whooping" sound. Coughing fits generally become more common and bad as the illness continues, and can occur more often at night. Pertussis is an airborne disease that spreads easily from coughs and sneezes of carriers. The first known description...
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...Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious infection that spreads easily from person to person. The infection causes coughing spells so severe that it can be hard to breathe, eat, or sleep. Pertussis can lead to pneumonia or hospitalization. Although whooping cough can make adults very sick, another big concern is that adults are the most common source of infection in babies, who are at the highest risk of dying from it. A. Mentally and emotionally: • Pertussis can cause considerable amount of distress to both child and adult. • Adults fear they are the sole cause of their child being sick with pertussis. • Pertussis can cause regression and loss of developmental milestones, leading to negative changes in mental and emotional health. • Parents have a fear for the life and health of their child with sever pertussis due to its ability to cause death. Speaker Notes--Untreated, adults can act as a reservoir for pertussis disease and infect younger children—where the disease can be fatal, especially in infants younger than 1 year old. Adults 65 and older who anticipate having close contact with an infant (e.g., grandparents, child-care providers, and health-care practitioners) should receive a single dose of T-dap to protect against pertussis and reduce the likelihood of transmission (CDC, 2011). B. Physically • One of the major symptoms of Pertussis is Uncontrollable cough. • Pertussis can cause thick mucus to develop in the lungs and clog air passages...
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...What is the mechanism that Bordetella pertussis uses to invade epithelial cells in the lungs? The bacteria, Bordetella pertussis causes cough which becomes serious cough as the bacteria stays in the upper respiratory track and releases toxins which lead to the inflammation. The lungs consist of the Epithelial cell lining which is invaded by this bacteria. There are two stages for this disease the first stage is the colonization of the bacteria in the upper respiratory track. And the second stage is known as toxemic stage. During the first stage fever, cough is observed and during the toxemic stage there will be prolonged cough. We need to identify in the first stage itself as the medication will be working but the medication will not be working in the second stage. Why does this Gram-negative bacteria cause the characteristic cough that it does? Dry cough and sore throat are the common symptoms which are seen with Gram- negative bacteria. Cough lasts for almost 7-10 days. The Gram negative bacteria enters in to the respiratory track and involves in production of mucous and this results in the excess mucous production due to which cough effects the patient. Respiratory track is blocked by this mucous which leads to the breathing hard and whopping sound is also observed while coughing. Why is infant mortality high? All age groups might be affected with the disease; infants are at the high risk. As vaccination is not done infant mortality rate is high. Booster vaccines...
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...593 Words Essay on A Stitch in Time Saves Nine by Rehaan Bansal Someone has very aptly and wisely said that a stitch in time saves nine. It contains an invaluable piece of sane advice, which we constantly hear from our teachers in school and elders at home. This highly useful, didactic dictate applies to every field of activity. It implies that work done in time saves a lot of labour, later on. To illustrate it further, it can be said that suppose there is a tear in your shirt, the wisest thing is to stitch it up without any delay, otherwise there will be tears all the way down, which would require a lot more labour and time to put a patch on it. And the final effect too would not be as tidy as it would have been, if it had been stitched during the initial stage. Again, the same principle applies as regards your lessons. If one does not study through the year and hopes to pass examinations only by studying at the last moment, much more effort and time will have to be put in at the eleventh hour and still the retention would not be as effective as it would have been, if the work was done regularly through the year. Yet again, a delayed action quite often causes serious misunderstanding and even loss of friendship, where replying to letters is concerned. Certainly, letter-writing is not everyone’s cup of tea, but certain tasks have to be done and it is the best if they are done without losing any time. For instance, if one postpones replying to a friend’s...
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...irritants, such as smoke. While they have similar names, acute and chronic bronchitis are different illnesses. A person with chronic bronchitis can have flare ups of the disease and can even get acute bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is a relatively short illness that results from an infection. Acute bronchitis is usually due to an infection and generally lasts for no more than a few weeks and will resolve either with treatment or on its own. In most cases, short-lived, or acute Bronchitis follows a viral respiratory infection of some kind, and usually will go away on its own within a week. It can be caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold and could be a complication of the cold or flu. Symptoms of acute bronchitis include; dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, and fatigue. This respiratory disorder may be a short-lived disorder, or in some cases a long-lived, chronic, disorder. The order in which this disorder spreads through your body is as follows, your nose, sinuses, throat, and then spreads to the lungs. In other cases, there is a possibility you may get second bacterial infection in your airways. Some people that are at a higher risk for acute Bronchitis are, smokers, the elderly, young children, infants, and those with a heart or lung disease. Chronic bronchitis is a disease that develops in people who have lung disease and may come and go but is never gone completely. Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammation of the airways and is most...
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...3/26/2014 89678108-3297-4A8F-9C8E-9EF808633EB3_295.DOC Study of "The Apostate" by Jack London (40 points) Answer these items on a separate page: 1. Copy and paste five sentences or phrases from different parts of the story that show how Johnny's environment physically affected him. "Pretty skinny," the superintendent laughed anxiously. "Look at those legs. The boy's got the rickets -a dry, hacking cough that lifted the lint which had been settling in his lungs all morning. 2. Copy and paste three sentences or phrases from different parts of the story that show how Johnny's environment mentally affected him. "he snarled curses at them -- curses he had learned from the lips of various foremen" "Once or twice he laughed aloud, but without relevance to anything he had seen or felt" "There was no bitterness in him, nothing but an inordinate hunger for rest." "Johnny smiled patiently, and his mother was aware of a distinct shock at the persistent absence of his peevishness irritability." 3. Re-read the last three paragraphs of the story. Describe what will happen to Johnny in his next week Jack London had written a sequel to "The Apostate." (Be realistic and specific!) He will more than likely end up in some other place working or maybe even dead. He was already in bad health 4. Suggest three specific intentions Jack London had when he wrote this story. a. To tell a story of poverty and raise awareness of it. b. Maybe flashing back on similar experiences he had or maybe...
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...Week 1 Discussion Questons What’s Bothering Trevor Cost is something that everyone dislikes when it comes to seeing a doctor. I know from experience what it's like not to have health insurance. I thought I would be able to get Obama Healthcare however I was told I don't make enough hours so I have no insurance. If I was in Trevor shoes I would have chose option 1 to pay $150 to see my PCP. Trevor might not have the money at the time of his visit, if that is the case the doctor office just might work out a payment plan with Trevor. Trevor have to think about what would be best for him and his family. Trevor have several options to access. His only problem is the wait time and the distance of travel. His best option would be to go to the ER. With Trevor experiencing chest pain he will be seen faster. I know that for a fact because when I was experiencing chest pain they took my vitals and rushed me straight to the back. So his wait time would have not been long and he would be closer to finding out what's wrong with him so he can get ready to start his treatments. Trevor wants the best quality of care possible, so he must listen to the healthcare professional in regards with the instructions of his treatments. Trevor must make sure he follows all of the doctor orders in order to get better. Trevor and his wife need to make sure they understand what the doctor is telling him to do. If Trevor choose not to follow the doctor orders his health my get worse. Revolutionary...
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...HS140 Week 9 Final Project Name: Please answer the following case study questions using the knowledge gained in this course. Remember to cite your references in APA format. Answer the questions in complete sentences and spell-check your Assignment. Each question is worth 4 points. Case 1 A patient calls the physician’s office because she is concerned that her prescription medication looks different from what she normally takes. She mentions that her co-pay was lower too. 1. What are some initial questions you should ask the patient to gather information the physician might need? 2. Critically evaluating the situation, what are three possible explanations of the difference in appearance and cost of the medication? 3. The patient describes the tablet’s appearance and the markings on it. If the physician were to ask your assistance in identifying the medication (which you would present to him/her for verification) what are three possible sources to determine the identity of the medication? Case 2 A patient visits the clinic and it is determined he has a sinus infection as well as a seasonal allergies. The patient’s chart indicates an allergy to penicillin and lists current medications as atenolol. He is given a prescription for Augmentin. 1. Explain whether Augmentin is a reasonable antibiotic choice in this patient. 2. The patient is also given another medication to help with the itching of seasonal allergies. The instructions are to take...
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...Someone has very aptly and wisely said that a stitch in time saves nine. It contains an invaluable piece of sane advice, which we constantly hear from our teachers in school and elders at home. This highly useful, didactic dictate applies to every field of activity. It implies that work done in time saves a lot of labour, later on. To illustrate it further, it can be said that suppose there is a tear in your shirt, the wisest thing is to stitch it up without any delay, otherwise there will be tears all the way down, which would require a lot more labour and time to put a patch on it. And the final effect too would not be as tidy as it would have been, if it had been stitched during the initial stage. Again, the same principle applies as regards your lessons. If one does not study through the year and hopes to pass examinations only by studying at the last moment, much more effort and time will have to be put in at the eleventh hour and still the retention would not be as effective as it would have been, if the work was done regularly through the year. Yet again, a delayed action quite often causes serious misunderstanding and even loss of friendship, where replying to letters is concerned. Certainly, letter-writing is not everyone’s cup of tea, but certain tasks have to be done and it is the best if they are done without losing any time. For instance, if one postpones replying to a friend’s or a relative’s letter, the other person might feel humiliated, thinking that one does...
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...Part 6-9: 30 facts, Part 10: 20 facts Part 6 1. Place the pads so that they do not touch each other 2. You may use the adult pads and deliver the dose 3. Only if the AED does not have child pads or a child key or switch 4. Use the AED as soon as it is available 5. If the AED has a key or switch that will deliver a shock dose, turn the key or switch 6. If your AED includes a smaller size pad designed for children, use it. 7. Be familiar with the AED before you use it, if possible. 8. When using the AED, remember to turn it on and follow the steps 9. With adults, use the AED as soon as possible 10. For infants, a manual defibrillator is preferred to an AED for defibrillation Part 7 1. With adults do 30 compressions to 2 breaths 2. With adults also have a compression rate of at least 100/min 3. With children and infants do 15 compressions to 2 breaths 4. With children and infants also have a compression rate of at least 100/min 5. With adults, infants, and children have a compression rate of at least 100/min without pauses for breaths 6. With adults, infants, and children do 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds 7. When an advance airway is in place during 2- rescuer CPR, do not stop compressions to give breaths. 8. Advanced airway means the endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airway, and supraglottic. 9. No advanced airway means mouth to mouth, mouth to mask, bag mask. 10. The compression rate for...
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...Diagnostic Procedure Thoracentesis Ariah Dunbar Diagnostic Procedure Thoracentesis Before the procedure it is important for the nurse to prepare the patient for the procedure to ensure cooperation and prevent complications (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2010). If the patient is taking any medicines that thin the blood or prevent clots the physician should be talked to about stopping, changing, or adjusting the dose of those medications before the procedure. The nurse must gather base line vital signs. The nurse should also tell the patient they may experience a sting sensation when the local anesthetic is given and pressure when the needle is inserted. Instruct the patient not to move suddenly and to avoid deep breathing or coughing during the procedure. After making sure the consent for the procedure is signed and the patient has been asked about allergies to medications and local anesthetic agents the nurse may administer any ordered analgesics. During the procedure if the nurse should make sure the patient is physically supported and stand in front of them to keep them from falling. Since this is a sterile procedure the nurse must make sure surgical asepsis is maintained (Taylor, Lillis, LeMone, & Lynn, 2011). They will also monitor pulse and respiratory rate and observe for diaphoresis, cyanosis nausea, shock, pain, pallor, and any other adverse reactions and immediately report them to the physician. Fainting, nausea and vomiting may occur in patients who are receiving...
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