Regina Steele September 8th‚ 2010 Speech 107 Class 49 Adjustable Gastric Band Outline Topic: Lap band Surgery General Purpose: To inform people about lap band surgery Specific Purpose: Inform the audience on how lap band surgery works‚ comparison with other techniques‚ and band adjustments and diet after surgery. 1. Introduction A. Attention-Getter: According to the American Society for Metabolic Bariatric Surgery‚ bariatric surgery is not an easy option for obesity sufferers
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BRONCHOPNEUMONIA Bronchopneumonia or bronchial pneumonia or Bronchogenic pneumonia is a type of pneumonia that is characterized by an inflammation of the lung generally associated with‚ and following a bout with bronchitis. This inflammation starts in the small bronchial tubes the bronchioles‚ and irregularly spreads to the peribronchiolar alveoli and alveolar ducts with a diameter of about 3 to 4 inches. The result is that the inflammatory changes lead to the localized
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What is VAP? Ventilator-associated and hospital-acquired pneumonia Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is pneumonia that develops 48 hours or longer after mechanical ventilation is given by means of an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) results from the invasion of the lower respiratory tract and lung parenchyma by microorganisms. Intubation compromises the integrity of the oropharynx and trachea and allows oral and gastric secretions to enter the lower airways
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Approach Considerations Treatment decisions in children with pneumonia are dictated based on the likely etiology of the infectious organism and the age and clinical status of the patient. Antibiotic administration must be targeted to the likely organism‚ bearing in mind the age of the patient‚ the history of exposure‚ the possibility of resistance (which may vary‚ depending on local resistance patterns)‚ and other pertinent history (see Etiology and Clinical Presentation). After initiating therapy
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and Mycoplasma Pneumonia. AUTHOR ORDER: Merjona Saliaj‚ MD‚ Nikola Tankosic‚ MD‚ Vimala Ramasamy‚ MD INTRODUCTION Erythema Multiforme (EM) major is a type IV hypersensitivity immune reaction which can present with various skin lesions such as macules‚ papules‚ plaques and may also involve mucosa. Underlying etiology usually is unknown‚ however it is often related to a drug (sulfa and penicillin) or an infection [Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Mycoplasma pneumonia (M. pneumonia)]. Seventy percent
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The accuracy of the ‘Modified Evans Blue Dye Test’‚ for detecting aspiration pneumonia: A literature review.Objective: The ‘Modified Evans Blue Dye Test’ is a common procedure‚ used to detect aspiration pneumonia. The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of ‘Modified Evans Blue Dye Test’‚ across published clinical studies. Method: The speech pathologist conducted a literature review. Articles were collected from a variety of resources and analysed - using Dollaghan’s (2005) meta-analysis
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at arrival. Was having a low amount of breaths per minute. Diagnostic/Lab Results An X-Ray and a CT Scan were completed while admitted. Impression/Discussion Lung Cancer Pneumonia Steroids were prescribed for the Pneumonia along with an antibiotic. Patient was admitted to hospital for three days to watch Pneumonia and breathing. Breathing
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Chapter 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System Question Type: Multiple Choice 1) The upper respiratory tract consists of the: a) pharynx b) nasal cavity c) primary bronchi d) two of these choices Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: LO 21.1 Review the anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tract as it pertains to microbial defenses. Section Reference 1: Section 21.1 Components of the Respiratory System 2) Middle ear infections are common in children because _____. a) they
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Singapore‚ Malaysia‚ Phillipines‚ Thailand‚ South Africa and The USA. It lasted until July 2003 and it affected about 8000 people. Symptoms * Fever Above 38 Degrees Celsius * Myalgia (Aching Muscles) * Cough‚ Diarrhoea & Eventually Pneumonia * Treatment & Consequences * Mortality Rate Is 15 % & As High As 56% In Elderly * Broad Specrum Antibiotics * Antiviral Drugs & Steroids & Ventilation Prevention * No Sharing Of Crockery‚ Cutlery‚ Close Contact
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Although your Original Medicare will not cover everything‚ Medicare Part B covers both installments of the pneumonia vaccine. To attain benefits that are not included in your Original Medicare Plans‚ you may want to purchase a Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C). Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Advantage Plans offer the same benefits as the Original Medicare Plan‚ (minus the long-term/custodial care; however‚ that care is still covered under Part A of your Medicare Plan). Medicare Advantage
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