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    protect themselves from the effect of the medicine. Peptic ulcer also has become more common than the past. People blame the change in lifestyle and food habits for this disease. But medical science has proved that food habits and lifestyle changes are not always the villain. Ulcer is most common type of diseases globally. The word ‘ulcer’ is coming from the Latin words ‘ulcus‚ ulceris’ means ‘sore spot ‚ sore‚ painful spot’. Ulcers are crater-like sores which structure by lining of the digestive

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    Peptic Ulcer A peptic ulcer is a defect in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine‚ an area called the duodenum. A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. An ulcer in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. Etiology & Pathophysiology One’s digestive tract is coated with a mucous layer that normally protects against acid. But if the amount of acid is increased or the amount of protective mucous layer is decreased‚ he or she could develop an ulcer. Most

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    prevention of pressure ulcers Judy Elliott describes a project that sought to improve tissue viability during the patient journey from admission to discharge Summary This article outlines the actions taken by one acute trust to implement evidence-based‚ best practice recommendations for pressure ulcer prevention. Initially‚ an exploratory study identified specific areas for practice development‚ particularly improving early risk assessment‚ intervention and focus on heel ulcers. Further actions included

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    Pressure Ulcer Prevention: The Nurses Attitude Towards Skin Care Joy L. Teems Grand Canyon University: NRS-433V April 7‚ 2013 Pressure Ulcer Prevention: The Nurses Attitude Towards Skin Care Pressure ulcers continue to be a concern among healthcare providers and patients‚ especially patients who have had recent surgeries‚ health issues‚ or are currently in long term care facilities. Pressure ulcers can have long term effects on patients and staff which can include lawsuits. This article

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    J. Basic. Appl. Sci. Res.‚ 3(2)296-301‚ 2013 © 2013‚ TextRoad Publication ISSN 2090-4304 Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research www.textroad.com Determination of Pressure Ulcer Incidence and Its Related Risk Factors at Orthopedic Wards: A Descriptive Study MahbobehAbdolrahimi1‚ FaribaBolourchifard2‚ Farideh Yaghmaei3‚ AlirezaAkbarzadeh baghban4 2 MSn‚ Alumnus of Nursing and Midwifery‚ ShahidBeheshti University of Medical Sciences‚ Tehran‚ Iran MSn‚ Lecturer‚ Department of Medical-Surgical

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    Abstract Pressure ulcers are an important concern for the community in the health care setting that cause serious problems to patients‚ family members‚ and to the facility that treats the patient. The aim of this essay is to present the role of the community nurse in preventing pressure ulcers in patients with risk factors. Methods used is the research and review of articles and publications discussing the responsibilities and role of the community nurse. Results of the analysis of published papers

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    Assignment 1: Written Essay 1500-2000 words Topic: “Pressure ulcers are debilitating for the client and yet they are largely preventable”. Word count from Introduction to Conclusion: 1520   Abstract This paper will discuss how pressure ulcers are essentially a serious problem within healthcare settings and how prevention is accountable in the development in pressure ulcers. The paper explores various ways to prevent pressure ulcers‚ reducing the risk factors‚ the responsibility of the duty

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    Ulcer bug Eric Wichman BIOSCI 202 - 401 February‚ 5th 2013 Case Studies in Human Anatomy and Physiology Ulcer Bug Case Resolution Template 1) This case study focuses on the process of scientific inquiry. How did the researchers use this process to learn about gastric ulcer disease‚ its causes‚ and its treatments? Answer: The process started with the observation of Dr. Barry Marshall’s observation of his patients going through antibiotic therapy for non-related ailments. Dr Marshall

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    How peptic ulcers develop Peptic ulcers develop when the protective layer of the stomach or the lining of the intestine is broken down. When this occurs‚ the stomach’s digestive fluids‚ which contain hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called pepsin‚ can damage the intestine as well as the stomach (webmd). Ulcers tend to occur in all age ranges‚ but specifically in males in their early to late sixties. Inflammatory drugs may contribute to the cause of developing a peptic ulcer‚ these drugs block

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    Abstract Pressure ulcers are a common problem in the acute care setting. Critically ill patients are at a high risk for the development of many types of wounds. It is the responsibility of the nurses to provide nursing care that prevents development of pressure ulcers. Certain patient risk factors such as‚ advanced age‚ underlying disease processes‚ and severities of illness are not modifiable‚ yet they directly increase a patient’s risk of wound development. Development of pressure ulcers cost hospitals

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