without lymph node removal, modified radical mastectomy where the entire breast and axillary lymph nodes are removed, radical mastectomy where entire breast and chest muscles are removed, partial mastectomy frequently referred to as breast conservative surgery where only cancerous tissue is removed, or subcutaneous mastectomy where breast tissue is removed with conservation of the nipple and areola.2 The standard of care in the United States for women who have had mastectomy secondary to breast cancer is
most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries for a degenerative meniscus tear in the knee. Damaged fragments of the meniscus are removed in hopes of alleviating pain and symptoms caused by the tear. Unfortunately, there is not enough evidence supporting the efficacy of this procedure. This study was conducted in order to evaluate the true efficacy of the partial meniscectomy surgery in relieving degenerative meniscal symptoms in comparison to a placebo (sham) surgery. In other words, the rationale for
In recent years, the growing of cosmetic surgery in the United States has put an extensive burden on women, men, cosmetic surgeons, and those who live in this generation to consider what the standard of beauty today is. Living in an era where advanced technology makes everything seem possible, the unrealistic expectations of beauty start spreading that allow mass participation in the beauty game, experience sharing, and encouragement of the ideal beauty. As a result, cosmetic surgery is the number
on enhancing and integrating my comprehension of the concept in my future professional nursing care as I continue my journey as a healthcare provider. My clinical placement this semester involves specialized surgical procedures relating to degenerative spinal conditions and injuries. My encounter in the professional practice setting involves a patient who has a multitude of medical conditions that have had an adverse effect on his lifestyle over the last several years. More recently, he had been
sparked a passion early in my life a desire to become a surgeon. My first exposure to the medical field was when I visited my aunt in her residency in Venezuela. “A surgeon is responsible for the success of his scheduled surgeries. He’s a leader who coordinates each operation with a highly qualified staff, assesses the patient’s need for surgery and is in charge of his post op recovery (Baylor).” A surgeon possesses qualities above those of a general physician, requiring years of additional schooling
Throughout my life, I have undergone many dental operations, giving me first hand experience on post-operative pain and it’s management. After being exposed to long term care settings for clinical, I would like to take this opportunity to increase my knowledge on a topic that, besides my own personal experiences, I have not been heavily exposed to in a learning environment. Pain, defined in Kozier et al. (2014) as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential
male patient diagnosed with Coarctation of the Aorta (COA). COA occurs in less than 200,000 patients per year, usually found in newborns and infants. (Mayo Clinic, 2017) Usually present at birth, COA is the congenital narrowing of a short or long section of the aorta. Patients that are diagnosed with COA can have additional heart defects, and the cause is unknown. (AHA, 2009) Which shows true in my patient in this case study who was also diagnosed with VSD, ventricular septal defect. COA left untreated
At the beginning of my third year of medical school, I kept an open mind when it came to evaluating which specialty would be an appropriate fit to further my career in medicine. Anesthesiology provides the combination of intellectual challenges and hands-on approach that will allow me to use my abilities to help better patient care. With the ability to experience and interact in a variety of cases and patient populations will force oneself to be remain knowledgeable and current in a wide spectrum
Armbrust February 11 2015 Anesthesia: Surgery Rewritten Anesthesia has redefined surgery. It has converted surgery from a form of medical butchery into a highly professional, lifesaving event, that millions of people undergo, worldwide (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014, para 4). The history of anesthesia is not the most picturesque as it was rather gruesome and cost the lives of many. However, these deaths were not in vain as anesthesia led to surgery seemingly becoming an everyday ordeal
Young Adulthood While I was in college, I met my now husband. I was in my young adult years at this point of my life. In Erikson’s theory one is emerging in relationships due to positive or living an exclusive life due to negative outcomes of life bestowed by Wong, Hall, Justice, and Herndez (2015). When I turned 20 I got pregnant, eventually, I had to quit school or work. I quit school, I was working to pay for school nevertheless a baby is on the way. We got married and eventually we got an