Medical Procedures And Treatment Of Patients

Antibiotics are inarguably one of the greatest advances in medical science of the past century. Although the first natural antibiotic Penicillin was not discovered until 1928 by Scottish biologist Alexander Flemming, evidence exists that certain plant and mold growths were used to treat infections in ancient Egypt, ancient India, and classical Greece (Forrest, 1982). In our modern world with the advent of synthetic chemistry synthetic antibiotics like Erithromycin and its derivative Azithromycin have been developed. Antibiotics have many uses including the treatment of bacterial and protozoan infection, in surgical operations and prophylactically to prevent the development of an infection. Through these applications, antibiotics have saved countless lives across the world and radically altered the field of medicine. Though a wonderful and potentially lifesaving tool, antibiotic use is not without its disadvantages. Mankind has perhaps been too lax in regulation and too liberal in application of antibiotics and growing antibiotic resistance is the price we must now pay. A recent study showed that perhaps 70% of bacterial infections acquired during hospital visits in the United States are resistant to at least one class of antibiotic (Leeb, 2004). Bacteria are not helpless and their genetic capabilities have allowed them to take advantage of society’s overuse of antibiotics, allowing them to develop

Antibiotics have always been one of the most reliable drugs in medical history, making them a saving grace for those who suffer from bacterial caused illnesses. Although many types of drugs are used to cure diseases, are antibiotics actually capable of completely “curing” a patient? Many people find antibiotics to be a reliable source when it comes to fighting of an infection, however, when someone either overuses or misuses the prescription of antibiotics, harsh side effects may occur. One of the main problems that comes with the abuse of antibiotics being the resistance of them for future use. This becomes a major problem when further down the road a severe illness is accumulated by someone, but cannot be treated due to the resistance.

Most infections that occur after surgery are mostly caused by germs which are called microorganisms. Most of the bacteria’s are known as

Evaluators compare the three most popular disc on the market. Usually containing one of three agents’ silver, chlorhexidine, or Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB). The disc is to place at the insertion site where the catheter meets the skin. Due to the clever design of the disc it serves two purposes. One the disc is made with a Polyurethane foam. Making it very absorptive allowing for the collection of drainage therefore decreasing the opportunity for pathogen growth. Secondly the disc is impregnated with chlorhexidine or PHMB, therefore allowing for 7 day extended release antimicrobial protection (Daniels & Frei, 2012). Evaluators concluded Chlorhexidine impregnated discs should be utilized for the duration of catheterization in high risk, critically ill patients and in hospitals (Daniels & Frei,

In order to increase the quality of patient care, Medication Therapy Management or MTM continues to expand as some medical insurance, such as Medicaid and Medicare Part D plans, will now pay for the service. MTM is a medical care implemented by pharmacists whose goal is to optimize the drug therapy and therapeutic outcomes for the patients. With the addition to the MTM, the pharmacists can help reduce the readmission of hospitalizations, inappropriate medication use, and emergency department visits. This will help reduce the costs that patients and insurance companies spend on and increase the quality of care. MTM services are additional to provision of a drug product and include a broad range of pharmacist’s activities within the scope of

Pushing health practitioners to acquire the most up-to-date knowledge about the best and most appropriate antibiotic regimens, Bosco et al. (2015) also found hope in the use of antibiotic-loaded cement during joint surgeries and the use of antibiotic powder in wound

The most pervasive anti-toxin safe disease that must be considered and comprehend in the current world is the "Methicillin-safe Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) contamination". It is caused by a strain of Staphylococcus microbes that have created impervious to the basic anti-microbial for treating ordinary staphylococcic aureus disease. This anti-microbial safe contamination happened in patients living in doctor's facilities. The MRSA disease in the healing centers is caused by utilizing obtrusive gadgets or strategies, for example, intravenous tubing and surgeries.

The clinical problem presented was an increase in surgical site infections, following gastrointestinal surgeries. Even with the implementation of surgical bundles, the rate of surgical site infections still increased five-percent. Surgical site infections are an epidemic in hospitals, leading to patient harm after corrective surgery. Surgical site infections are avoidable and expensive for the health care facility. The issue of surgical site infections is nationwide and has resulted in law suits against health care facilities. Mortality, extended hospital care, and morbidity, associated with surgical site infections, has led to increased health care costs. In “A Colorectal ‘Care Bundle’ to Reduce Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal

Pre-operative administration of antibiotics for surgical patients continues to be an area of concern within the operative setting. The “Surgical Infection Prevention (SIP) measures were added as a core measure set in the fall of 2003” (Joint Commission, 2014, p. 1). The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) consists of multiple organizations working collaboratively helping to improve surgical care by significantly reducing surgical complications (Joint Commission, 2014). The SCIP policy

Surgical Care Improvement Project has promoted many core measures to prevent SSI, one of the core measure is the selection of appropriate antibiotic and timing of antibiotic prophylaxis (Anderson D. , 2014). Ideally the antibiotic in the patient’s tissue should be at the highest level at the time of skin incision (Anderson D. , 2014). Recommended antibiotic should be completely infused 30 to 60 minutes before skin incision, this helps in optimizing adequate tissue levels at the time of initial skin incision (Anderson & Sexton, 2015). Anderson &

One of the essential health procedures that he clinician carry out is immunization. Thus, it important that health care providers have a comprehensive and complete knowledge of the topic and know how to take care of irregular situation (Warren, 2017). In the MED U case, Asia started her visit at the age of the 2 months and maintained all scheduled visit up to 12 months.

vThe term surgical site infections (SSIs) include all post-operative infections occurring at surgical sites. Inspite of advances in infection control, SSI remains major limitation of surgical horizons1. SSI is the most common post-operative complication and represents significant burden in terms of patient morbidity and mortality, and cost to health services around the world. SSIs are the second commonest nosocomial infection accounting for approximately one quarter of 2 million hospital acquired infections in USA annually2. To combat SSI, antimicrobials are being prescribed. The concept of prophylactic use of antimicrobials in surgery was introduced first in 1957 by Miles and in 1961 by Burke. It is currently an essential component of the

Intra-operative cultures are commonly obtained in the setting of revision spine surgery without overwhelming clinical evidence for infection. The

In general, it is reported in literature to be around 2%.4 In present study, only one patient (0.7%) developed wound infection postoperatively that was superficial, treated by simple debridement, antibiotic coverage and daily dressing. Low infectious rate achieved in this study may be due to preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis and proper painting of the operating site by iodine.

With the current advances in medical treatment and increased patients need, there is a steady growth in the number of patients where an epithelial-implant interface will be present.