Evaluation The positive outcome of the acute treatment of the patient helped me feel more confident in communicating with patients. The patient commented on his appreciation of having the ambulance service available, in his time of need. I told the patient this was my first week on the road, and he said that he was happy with my performance. My paramedic mentor gave me positive feedback on my ability to communicate well with the patient. The treatment package contributed to a good understanding of
million developed lymphedema as a result of breast cancer treatment. Lymphedema is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues surrounding a lymph node. Lymphedema occurs when there is a disruption in the lymphatic system caused by either a congenital abnormality or can be caused by surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, injury, infection or blockage (Shahap, 2013). Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition that has no cure. The patient must understand that prevention of complications depends
the use of palliative care is a vital component of the healthcare system to not only provide comfort for the patient, but also provide another option when battling their disease or illness has become too much for them. There is much disagreement when it comes to whether a patient should continue their treatment or enter palliative care. How does one know when they should just stop treatment? When does someone who is gravely ill know that enough is enough when their family could potentially want them
Oral cancer is a devastating disease. Over eight thousand American lives are taken by oral cancer and only a fourth of these patients do not excessively drink alcohol or smoke tobacco, which are the two main causes of oral cancer (The Oral Cancer Foundation). Survival rates for oral cancer could be much higher if the population would take precautionary measures to reduce their chances of being diagnosed with oral cancer. When the use of alcohol and tobacco are decreased, the chances of acquiring
and then work with it. Because of the unmanageable amount of accumulated knowledge and the amount of research that makes up Evidence-Based Western Medical Treatment, our medical care is now fragmented and our team of doctors may never discuss our treatment plan. It is easy for us to become overmedicated and undertreated for the underlying cause(s) of the symptoms we experience. The medical system is trying to reduce errors through creating medical conglomerates that are associated with a specific hospital
percent of an estimated death rate and fifteen percent survival rate of patients diagnosed with CHF (Bocchi, Vilas-Boas, Perrone, Caamaño, Clausell, Moreira et al., 2005; Hunt, Abraham, Chin, Feldman, Francis, Ganiats et al., 2005). CHF renders the heart to become inefficient pump. As a result, the patients develop a decline with blood pressure, reduced cardiac output and blood
Effects and Treatment implications: 1) Cannabis and post-traumatic stress disorder: Effects: The adjacent effects of taking cannabis include rapid heartbeat, bewilderment, and lack of physical coordination, often followed by depression or drowsiness. On the other hand Post-traumatic stress disorder causes short-term memory loss and can have long-term chronic psychological repercussions. Treatment implications: The most commonly accessed methods of treatment in New Zealand for cannabis are 12-step
Conclusion and Recommendations ………………………………………… 6 4. References ………………………………………………………………….. 8 Ledina Lushko Revisited: CDVC Mrs. Ledina Lushko was diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) which is an aggressive cancer of adrenal gland. ACC is a very rare cancer that affects approximately 0.5-3 cases per millions. Mrs. Ledina and her family went through a tough period of consulting various doctors, many tests and differing opinions from specialists. In most cases ACC will be diagnosed
The goal for nurses as a profession is not only to be “patient advocates” but also assist the patient to learn and gain the necessary skills to achieve the best level of functioning for the patient based on their current illness. In order to help a patient achieve their optimal level of functioning the nurse must work with the patient and the interdisciplinary team to create a collaborative plan that is logical for the patient. Through examining a musculoskeletal disorder case study #35 from Preusser
A week after initial admission, the patient is on the medical surgical floor recovering from his transverse colostomy five days ago. At 1200 vital signs are as follows, temperature 99.1; pulse 96; respirations 18; blood pressure 141/69; pulse ox is 94% on 1L NC in AM. The patient appears acutely ill and lays in bed with his eyes closed even when family comes into the room to check on him. He is alert and oriented to person, but not place or situation. He appears lethargic and is slow to respond to