In my ward‚ I have an experience of creating a track for buttonhole method which turned out to be successful. Buttonhole technique was initially used in Europe with people who had restricted cannulation sites. In this technique‚ the needle is implanted accurately at the same site and the same angle for every dialysis session. (Twardowski & Kubara‚ 1979). Formerly cannulation is mandatory with sharp needles to create a track formation. Ideally‚ the same person must cannulate the fistula to create
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Case Study Mr. X In the case of Mr. X‚ there are 7 questions that are asked to determine the cause of his hyperkalemia. What is known is this is a 34-year-old Hispanic male‚ complains of left leg pain since yesterday‚ c/o some chills‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ shortness of breath. Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease four years ago‚ and HIV five years ago‚ medications include antiretroviral therapy‚ CD4- unknown at this time. Patient no longer produces urine and was last dialyzed five days ago. Listed
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UNIT 4 Study Guide For BLOOD COLLECTION I. Capillary Blood Collection A. Assemble equipment. 1. Gauze or cotton balls. 2. Alcohol swabs‚ or 70% alcohol. 3. Sterile blood lancet. 4. Three capillary tubes (anticoagulated and plain). 5. Pencil and paper. (In hospital you would have a requisition slip). 6. Gloves. B. Select and prepare the site. 1. Massage the finger to increase circulation.
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Anemia is a condition in which there is lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin within a person‚ consequently decreasing the amount of oxygen being carried to the rest of the body. Causes of such a condition are usually insufficient amounts of iron‚ blood loss‚ lack of red blood cell production‚ or high rates of red blood cell destruction. (MNT‚ http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158800.php) One form of this condition is the disease Sickle Cell Anemia‚ an inherited blood disorder
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However‚ because it is uncommon because of your religion not to accept a whole blood transfusion‚ there are other types of a blood component that can be used. As a reminder‚ the blood product that your daughter would receive is not whole blood. There are several different components of the blood that can be transfused; although‚ the red blood cells is the most common type of transfusion. Since your child needs blood because she might be showing signs such as weakness‚ shortness of breath‚ pale
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World War II brought death and destruction upon the world. On the other hand‚ it also opened doors for pioneering developments that commonly occur during such situations of high adversity. Some of the most important advancements took place in the field of medicine when the world was embroiled in World War II. As Dr. Ralph Major states‚ "An army is a vast laboratory of medical research where disease and injuries are seen on a far larger scale than in peacetime. Many improvements in the treatment of
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Abstract Blood donation is dependent on the goodwill of people‚ to voluntarily donate blood‚ without financial reward. There is a continuous need for new blood donors‚ because the demand for donor blood is increasing‚ whereas the supply of blood is declining. Only 3% of the eligible population members actually donate blood. This leaves an enormous potential blood donor base‚ which if tapped into and maintained could lead to an adequate reserve of donations to meet the transfusion needs of this
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Stephanie Ethington SPE 103-02 Speech Outline Draft 04/20/12 Persuasive Speech Outline Topic: Blood Donation Purpose: To persuade my peers of the need for blood donations. Thesis: The need for blood donors is crucial it could save a life of someone you know or your own. Introduction: A. Imagine you or someone you know needed blood to save their life. For example‚ if you were born with a heart defect and required a transfusion for a chance at life. What if there was no blood
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Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder‚ identified by the sickle shape of red blood cells which carry less oxygen and break easily‚ causing anemia. The sickling trait‚ the less serious form‚ occurs from the inheritance of only one parent; however‚ both parents must exhibit the disease in order for full symptoms to take place. It is caused by an error in the gene that tells the body how to make hemoglobin. The disorder is usually found in people of African descent
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Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn ------------------------------------------------- What is hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)? Hemolytic disease of the newborn is also called erythroblastosis fetalis. This condition occurs when there is an incompatibility between the blood types of the mother and baby. * "Hemolytic" means breaking down of red blood cells * "Erythroblastosis" refers to making of immature red blood cells * "Fetalis" refers to fetus -------------------------------------------------
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