medical research. Singapore Biotech Hub With Singapore tourism sector not being what it used to be‚ the Singaporean government turned their focus to the biotechnology sector for future growth and to become the biotech hub of Asia. The Severe acute respiratory syndrome‚ also known as “SARS”‚ an outbreak in Asia raised the importance of the biotechnology sector; SARS also raised the bar for researchers to find a cure. S$3 billion was pledge “to build infrastructure‚ train scientist‚ fund research‚
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1967‚ ARDS; initially an acronym that stood for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome‚ later to be known as Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome. By 1994 till present-day‚ ARDS is officially known as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It is characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates in the absence of left atrial hypertension with evidence of hypoxemia and poor lung compliance. Despite the many methods for the treatment and management of ARDS in pediatrics; positive pressure mechanical ventilation
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A) The year 2003‚ started off fine and well just like other years‚ but it didn’t last for long. In the month of February‚ came devastating news that shocked the Nation. It was identified as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The disease was contracted by young woman who had holidaying abroad. SARS virus spread rapidly and several fatal cases were reported. Apart from Singapore‚ several other neighbouring countries were also affected by the SARS virus. It was a global epidemic. It was a
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NSG 4106: Critical Care Nursing Template via Course Faculty Student Name:Melanie Wilson Clinical Date: 2/6—2/7 MEDICAL/SURGICAL DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH Medical/SurgicalDiagnosis | ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) | Definition | Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs and into the blood. ARDS can be caused by any major injury to the lung. Some common causes of ARDS are breathing
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diminished breath sounds‚ and subcutaneous emphysema. Hyperresonance also may occur on the affected side. A sucking sound at the site of injury would be noted with an open chest injury. (653) 2. A nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note on assessment for this client? * A hyperinflated chest noted on the x-ray Rationale: Clinical manifestations of COPD include hypoxemia
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disease does not only disturb a solitary country; it can also grow into an epidemic. Ten years ago‚ a vast epidemic was caused by SARS. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases SARS is known as: “a serve acute respiratory syndrome.” (National Institute of Health‚ 2009) SARS normally arose with a temperature of more than 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit‚ joint with dry cough‚ shortness of breath‚ difficulty breathing‚ low-blood oxygen levels‚ an X-Ray that showed either pneumonia
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Comment [PRK1]: Insert grade sheet Page 1 of 29 Page 2 of 29 Module Lecturer Cohort Date Submitted Group name Group mates Name : Management : : : : : Comment [PRK2]: Customize a cover page for the entire report. Page 3 of 29 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................... Page 3 Description of the Crisis .....................................................................
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and currently no effective treatment. Though the Nipah outbreak may have influenced the script writers‚ the course of the fictional pandemic in Contagion more closely resembles that of another real-life emerging infectious disease: severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)‚ which was first reported in Guangdong Province‚ China‚ in February 2003 and within a few months affected populations throughout the world. Additionally‚ the response of various agencies to find a cure like the WHO and the CDC were
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References: Assiotisa‚ A.‚ Elenin‚ H. (2010) Implications of refeeding syndrome in post-operative total parenteral nutrition. http://www.grandrounds-e-med.com/articles/gr100013.htm Deutschmann‚ C.S.‚ Neligan‚ P.J Coggon‚ J. (2008) Arterial blood gas analysis: Understanding ABG reports. Nursing Times; 104: 18‚ 28-29 Woodruff
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birth weight * Tachypnea * Tachycardia. * Respiratory distress syndrome. Learning Objectives: 1. Define the preterm delivery. 2. Identify the causes of preterm delivery. 3. List the signs and symptoms. 4. Mention the Investigations and Diagnostic test. 5. Explain the Medical and Nursing Management. 6. Elaborate Emergency management of the preterm baby. 7. Define Respiratory Distress Syndrome(RDS). 8. Identify the Causes of RDS. 9. Discuss common findings
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