regarding the case study of Ms Angie Taylor. Epidural infusion for pain relief in the post operative care of Ms Taylor Epidural infusion of pain relief in the post operative care can be define as the supervision in the epidural space of Opioid analgesics, mixture of opioid analgesics and local anesthetics, local anesthetics and it also supervise into many Alpha-2 agonists, for example, as an add-on to epidural clonidine might be seen in future. For pain relief in the post operative care of Ms Taylor
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Edgar Allen Poe’s notorious drug and alcohol abuse combined with his dysfunctional and unsupportive family played a significant role in the development of Poe’s unique writing styles and topics. Edgar Allen Poe was born January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts. His mother, Elizabeth Arnold Poe was a British actress. His father, David Poe Jr. was an actor from Baltimore. Edgar Allen Poe had two other siblings, a brother named William and a sister named Rosalie. Poe did not have a close relationship
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When we think of what is unethical, we tend to think about something that is morally incorrect, or perhaps, a situation that is presented in a deceitful way. In any case, we should have a broad understanding about the subject or situation, and be given accurate information, in order to feel confident about the way our decision or opinion might sway as a result. With regards to this, Above The Influence (ATI) is a government based propaganda campaign that uses broad messaging to focus on teen substance
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The first type of parenteral route of drug administration involves subcutaneous injection, which is given in the fatty layer of tissue under the skin where the hypodermis lies (Bethesda, 2015). The equipment required for this particular method of injection includes gloves, alcohol pads, sterile 2 x 2-inch gauze pads, container for syringe disposal, medication log, syringes, and 25-gauge needles (Bethesda, 2015). 27-gauge needles may be used depending on the amount of medication to be administered
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1. INTRODUCTION Low back pain (LBP) is primarily managed in general practice and commonly underestimated or misdiagnosed by physicians. This chapter aims to present a simple approach for diagnosis and evaluation of LBP according to current clinical guidelines. The contents will discuss in details the definition and prevalence of LBP and important steps of diagnosis starting from history-taking, physical examination, radiological studies, and finally how to manage the patient and when to refer. Also
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Background: Mechanical ventilation is an invasive procedure which could be painful and may cause agitation, anxiety and stress for the child (1). Usually critically ill children are often ventilated mechanically and remain at paediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The unfamiliar environment of PICU with presence of medical gadgets, bright light and frequent noise may frighten the child. Moreover, such critically ill children require recurrent interventions by the medical care team where they usually
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Running head: CASE STUDY LS Mental Health Case Study LS Nicole Castro College of Southern Nevada Division of Nursing Mental Health Nursing Clinical NURS 243C-S10 Micki Lin Mongogna-Alarcon, MA, BSN, RN October 18, 2010 Mental Health Case Study DM Demographic Data: LS is a 44 year-old female of African and Hispanic decent. She was born in California but moved to Las Vegas as a teenager. She stated that she attended Clark High School and went to a “stewardess college” in
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and depression Continuous follow up long term to prevent relapse Medications are used to manage withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapse and treat other conditions co-existing. Withdrawal symptoms are managed with methadone and buprenorphine used for opioids like heroin and morphine and naltrexone[vivitrol] used in patients already detoxified. Nicotine in form of patches, spray gum and to treat nicotine addiction. Disulfiram[Antabuse] and naltrexone help with withdrawal symptoms treatment in alcohol
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four loose bowel movements a day along with severe abdominal pain, tenderness, loss of appetite and fever. Patient is seen as being hypotensive and blood pressure has been unstable. Interim History Patient was recently admitted to the I.C.U for opioid overdose, with acute respiratory failure requiring intubation. He received antibiotics as aspiration could not be ruled out. Also did grow strep from the endotracheal tube. Was initially on Vancomycin/Cipro which was changed to Zosyn and eventually
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Mr Charles Winston is a forty two year old Afro-Caribbean male with end stage pancreatic cancer. He is married with two children and had previously worked as a solicitor- he has been admitted to the local hospice. For the purpose of this assignment the focus will be on pain, the importance of being pain free and what this would mean for Charles will be discussed through-out this case study. The World Health Organization (2008) say that freedom from cancer pain must be regarded as a human rights issue
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