Evolution of Health Care Information Systems There has been a very fast growth in the U.S. health care system since the early 1980s with regard to the information technology related to health care. This can be viewed as an attempt towards the standardization of the fragmented health care system. Information technology like in every other field of life has become a necessity even in the health care system and is covered by the federal regulations. The implementation of the Electronic Health Records
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clotting in vein), pulmonary embolism (blood clotting in the artery) and congestive heart failure ( medical condition with a body part block) are not frequent diabetic life threating complication associated with diabetic ketoacidosis DKA but they occur and need special care in intensive care unit (Pischke, 1922). Diabetic ketoacidosis DKA leads to recurrent hospitalization because of uncontrolled blood sugar and dehydration. Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis includes correction of dehydration, hyperglycemia
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Influenza Disease Linnette Corona Grand Canyon University (NRS-427V) 06/14/2014 Influenza Disease Influenza is an infectious viral disease also commonly known as ‘flu’ that is caused by diverse strains of influenza viruses. The virus belongs to ‘Orthomyxoviridae’ which is a distinct group of virus family. This virus comprises of a single stranded, segmented RNA (Jeffery et. al, 2008). Influenza (flu) virus primarily attacks the respiratory system and is highly transmissible. As reported
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with diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting.CommunicabilityOften fecal-oral route (especially viruses)Food poisoning (especially bacteria)Day care centers, crowded living conditions, poor sanitation and cleanliness | DIAGNOSTIC TESTS | MAIN TREATMENT | Stool gram stain and culture (if bloody stools)Stool for Ova & Parasites (if hx suggestive)CBC – assess for anemia/infectionUrinalysis and urine culture (r/o UTI)Electrolytes | Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is one of the major worldwide
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Canada. Approximately 20-30% of the breast cancer patients have an overexpression of HER-2, which is associated with aggressive disease progression and poor response to traditional treatments. Trastuzumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against HER-2, has been demonstrated its efficacy in benefiting HER-2-positive breast cancer patients in several clinical trials. A literature review was performed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of trastuzumab
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Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring NRS/403 Theories and Models of Nursing Practice 27 November 2011 Candace Cane Abstract Due to the ever changing health care system nationally and the increase need for qualified nurses worldwide, nursing responsibilities and patient load have intensified. Nurses are expected to care for higher acuity patients in more complex health care situations. Despite increased hardships in the work place, nurses must continually try to find ways to preserve
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and causes vasoconstriction. - Increase all bodily activity except GIT EFFECTS OF SNS - Dilation of pupils(mydriasis) in order to be aware. - Dry mouth (thickened saliva). - Increase BP and Heart Rate. - Bronchodilation, Increase RR - Constipation. - Urinary Retention. - Increase blood supply to brain, heart and skeletal muscles. - SNS I. Adrenergic Agents - Give Epinephrine. Signs and Symptoms: - SNS Contraindication: - Contraindicated to patients suffering from COPD (Broncholitis, Bronchoectasis
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INTRODUCTION You climb into bed worn out and exhausted. But the minute the lights go out, you’re wide awake, worrying. The clock ticks ahead. Your anxiety builds. You wonder how you’ll survive the next day. Sleep can often be a barometer of your overall health. In many cases, people in good health tend to sleep well, whereas those suffering from repeated sleeping problems might have an underlying medical or mental health problem, be it minor or serious. Sleeping well is essential to your physical
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The symptoms include: very hot skin, heavy sweating, dizziness, very tired, feeling sick, rapid heart beat, confusion, dranker urine, uranating less. Heat exhaustion can be treated by: quickly getting the person to a cool place, given water to drink, remove clothing. Within half an hour they will begin to feel better and have no long term comlications. If a person doesn’t receive treatment it can lead to heatstroke. Heatstroke also affects the nervous system, the symptoms include: confusion
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Organ donation shortage Organ donation shortage When receiving a driver’s license in the United States, there is a section on the back in which it asks if the licensed driver would like to become an organ donor. Most people overlook this option. Nothing is really pushed forth for people wanting to become organ donors. Today in the U.S, thousands of people need organ transplants. Unfortunately, there is a growing shortage of donated organs. Many people die every year because there are not enough
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