level of care and an acute level of care. In some instances‚ it is possible to transition from these levels of care as well. Depending on what type of medical care that one needs will determine whether it will be acute or chronic. Acute care may encompass treatment of illnesses and disorders in a moderately short amount of time. Patients receiving acute care may seek treatment for short-term illnesses or injuries and possible rehabilitation after an injury. Some examples of acute care may include;
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Acute Stress Response Michelle Miller Liberty University May 6‚ 2012 Abstract Acute stress disorder and post-traumatic disorder are related in many of their symptoms‚ however acute stress disorder happens immediately following a traumatic event and never lasts more than a month. Acute stress disorder also shows signs of dissociation‚ which is associated with daydreaming or spacing out. Post-traumatic stress disorder victims have similar symptoms to acute stress disorder; however the symptoms
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PART I: I personally know of a couple of skeletal diseases. I know of Leukemia‚ which is a type of cancer where white blood cells multiply in an uncontrolled manner‚ and the cause is unknown. I have also personally met someone with Leukemia‚ and it is not a slow-moving disease; he unfortunately died within a few years. I know of osteoporosis from the notes. It is a disease resulting in the loss of bone tissue. The cancellous bone loses calcium‚ becomes thinner‚ and may eventually disappear altogether
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Defending the Lung From Injury Charlotta McMurphy Respiratory Procedures 3 September 12‚ 2011 Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome seem to be more common these days as people have surgery or simply a medical patient in seeing a doctor. As we study and are learning about ALI and ARDS it seems people have a much longer survival rate than years ago. The technology‚ doctors and scientists have improved the outcome for people who have ADRS and ALI. We continue to make advancement
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This type of stress is very common. It is caused by the demands and pressure of the past or of the future. This type of stress can be exciting and thrilling in small doses. However it can also be exhausting if it is to much. Some types of acute stress can be from a car accident‚ a deadline for a project at school that you are rushing to meet‚ a child and or an adult getting bullied. The most common symptoms are emotional ‚ anger‚ depression and being irritated. Muscular problems such as headaches
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child should be referred to a neurologist as an outpatient. Idiopathic seizures account for 70% of unprovoked seizures in children (Sharieff & Hendry‚ 2011). This essay will explore the current practice and guidelines of seizure management on an acute ward in Starhship children’s hospital. These practices and guidelines will be examined and critiqued‚ and also evaluated from the child and their family’s perspective. Seizures are defined by Huff & Fountain (2011) and Blumstein & Friedman
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Ahmari z julkarnain Bsn 4a ASTHMA IN ACUTE EXSACERBATION Asthma is a common long-term condition that can cause a cough‚ wheezing‚ and breathlessness. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. Asthma can be controlled well in most people most of the time. What is asthma? Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways. These are the small tubes‚ called bronchi‚ which carry air in and out of the lungs. If you have asthma‚ the bronchi will be
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The final Growth-Promoting Climate is called Accurate Empathic. Acute Empathic is the key foundation of the person-center approach and is one of the most well-known of Rogers’ therapeutic conditions (cite). According to Corey‚ Empathy is a deep and subjective understanding of the client with the client. In other words‚ empathy is a feeling where the therapist understands the client’s experiences and recognizes the emotional experiences without getting emotional involve. Therefore‚ this approach
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most common forms of leukemia there is‚ it appears mainly in older people. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a disease known worldwide that has many causes‚ symptoms‚ treatments‚ and effects of treatments. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia ends many lives all year round. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is caused from multiple lymphocytes that effect the bone marrow. There are a lot of other causes that professionals have put out there
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each convulsion rattling her tiny frame. But she’s been coughing for two weeks now. The flu medication the doctors prescribed is clearly not working. You discount the idea of it being a virus and consider something more serious. Google tells you acute bronchitis can last over a month‚ and your child has all the symptoms—constant coughing‚ shortness of breath‚ loss of appetite. She complains she’s tired all the time. You anxiously consider the possibility of pneumonia—like any worried parent would—but
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