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Selasa, 09 November 2010

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Posted: 08 Nov 2010 06:17 PM PST

Inadequate blood is pumped by the heart to meet the metabolic demands of the body. It resulted from a systemic vasoconstriction in the body caused by preeclampsia. Vasoconstriction is the decrease in the diameter of the blood vessels which occur in diseases like pregnancy-induced hypertension. Decreased blood supply leads to a decrease in venous return, thus there is a relatively smaller amount of blood expell Redmore this...>>>

Ineffective Tissue Perfusion Nursing care plan

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 05:51 PM PST

Since the body of the newborn is unable to compensate to the imbalances of the inflammatory response related to his condition the body tends to "hyperdrive" causing an inadequate oxygen in the tissues or capillary membrane leading to poor perfusion. Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Planning Intervention Rationale Expected Outcome Subjective: Objective: The patient may manifest one or more of the fo Redmore this...>>>

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Jumat, 05 November 2010

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care of a ventilated patient in the emergency department.

Posted: 04 Nov 2010 06:31 PM PDT

Intubated patients are spending far longer in our emergency departments. Here is a quick bullet-point refresher on some of the important points in providing quality care for them Airway: * ETT security. There are more ways to tie a tube than there are nurses who attempt it. There is little evidence for a best practice standard for this, so follow your departments policy. Make sure any ties are firm but not so tight

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Kamis, 04 November 2010

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ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA Recognizing and managing a potentially growing disorder Clinical awareness in the primary care setting can aid prompt diagnosis and initial therapy. (Postgraduate Medicine)

Posted: 04 Nov 2010 06:56 AM PDT

As the US population ages, primary care physicians may encounter an increasing number of cases of aspiration pneumonia, both community-acquired and nosocomial infections. Awareness of this disease is important because diagnosis is usually based on clinical findings and initial therapy is primarily empirical. In this article, Drs Johnson and Hirsch discuss the predisposing factors and microbial origins of aspiration

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Rabu, 03 November 2010

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Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of More Advanced Breast Cancer
Overview of Angina

Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 09:22 AM PDT

The most common sign of breast cancer is a lump or mass in the breast. Any change in breast tissue should be reported to a physician or other health care practitioner. Other symptoms include the following: # Dimpling of the breast # Lump in the underarm # Nipple discharge, pain, or inversion (turning inward) # Skin irritation (e.g., redness, scaling) of the breast or nipple # Swelling source : www.oncologyc

Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of More Advanced Breast Cancer

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 09:14 AM PDT

Hormone therapy has been recommended to women for the relief of hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. The widespread use of hormones dropped significantly after the 2002 report found that women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative taking a combination of estrogen and progestin had a higher risk of developing invasive breast cancer, heart disease and other conditions. The latest study, published in th

Overview of Angina

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 08:51 AM PDT

Angina, also called angina pectoris, is a symptom of ischemic heart disease (IHD). Chest pain, pressure, and discomfort—commonly known as angina—result when the coronary arteries do not deliver an adequate amount of oxygen-rich blood to the heart (called ischemia). Types of Angina Angina is classified broadly as stable or unstable, depending on its pattern of occurrence and severity. Stable angina occurs when i

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Selasa, 02 November 2010

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Signs and symptoms of schizophrenia

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 01:38 AM PDT

There are five types of symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and the so-called "negative" symptoms. However, the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia vary dramatically from person to person, both in pattern and severity. Not every person wit

Early schizophrenia warning signs

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 01:35 AM PDT

In some people, schizophrenia appears suddenly and without warning. But for most, it comes on slowly, with subtle warning signs and a gradual decline in functioning long before the first severe episode. Many friends and family members of people with schizophrenia report knowing early on that something was wrong with their love

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