Medical Procedures And Treatment Of Patients

Antibiotics are inarguably one of the greatest advances in medical science of the past century. Although the first natural antibiotic Penicillin was not discovered until 1928 by Scottish biologist Alexander Flemming, evidence exists that certain plant and mold growths were used to treat infections in ancient Egypt, ancient India, and classical Greece (Forrest, 1982). In our modern world with the advent of synthetic chemistry synthetic antibiotics like Erithromycin and its derivative Azithromycin have been developed. Antibiotics have many uses including the treatment of bacterial and protozoan infection, in surgical operations and prophylactically to prevent the development of an infection. Through these applications, antibiotics have saved countless lives across the world and radically altered the field of medicine. Though a wonderful and potentially lifesaving tool, antibiotic use is not without its disadvantages. Mankind has perhaps been too lax in regulation and too liberal in application of antibiotics and growing antibiotic resistance is the price we must now pay. A recent study showed that perhaps 70% of bacterial infections acquired during hospital visits in the United States are resistant to at least one class of antibiotic (Leeb, 2004). Bacteria are not helpless and their genetic capabilities have allowed them to take advantage of society’s overuse of antibiotics, allowing them to develop

Studies show physical evidence that college athletes deserve to be paid. Many studies were conducted to prove that athletes deserve to be paid. If student athletes have to balance their school work with their sports, they deserve some type of award. Some athletes do not go to the professional league and will not always get an award for moving on to the next level, some have to find a job, instead of still playing sports. Athletes deserve to receive money because they work harder than some professional athletes to get the recruiter's attention.

The most pervasive anti-toxin safe disease that must be considered and comprehend in the current world is the "Methicillin-safe Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) contamination". It is caused by a strain of Staphylococcus microbes that have created impervious to the basic anti-microbial for treating ordinary staphylococcic aureus disease. This anti-microbial safe contamination happened in patients living in doctor's facilities. The MRSA disease in the healing centers is caused by utilizing obtrusive gadgets or strategies, for example, intravenous tubing and surgeries.

Antibiotics have always been one of the most reliable drugs in medical history, making them a saving grace for those who suffer from bacterial caused illnesses. Although many types of drugs are used to cure diseases, are antibiotics actually capable of completely “curing” a patient? Many people find antibiotics to be a reliable source when it comes to fighting of an infection, however, when someone either overuses or misuses the prescription of antibiotics, harsh side effects may occur. One of the main problems that comes with the abuse of antibiotics being the resistance of them for future use. This becomes a major problem when further down the road a severe illness is accumulated by someone, but cannot be treated due to the resistance.

Most infections that occur after surgery are mostly caused by germs which are called microorganisms. Most of the bacteria’s are known as

Evaluators compare the three most popular disc on the market. Usually containing one of three agents’ silver, chlorhexidine, or Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB). The disc is to place at the insertion site where the catheter meets the skin. Due to the clever design of the disc it serves two purposes. One the disc is made with a Polyurethane foam. Making it very absorptive allowing for the collection of drainage therefore decreasing the opportunity for pathogen growth. Secondly the disc is impregnated with chlorhexidine or PHMB, therefore allowing for 7 day extended release antimicrobial protection (Daniels & Frei, 2012). Evaluators concluded Chlorhexidine impregnated discs should be utilized for the duration of catheterization in high risk, critically ill patients and in hospitals (Daniels & Frei,

One of the essential health procedures that he clinician carry out is immunization. Thus, it important that health care providers have a comprehensive and complete knowledge of the topic and know how to take care of irregular situation (Warren, 2017). In the MED U case, Asia started her visit at the age of the 2 months and maintained all scheduled visit up to 12 months.

vThe term surgical site infections (SSIs) include all post-operative infections occurring at surgical sites. Inspite of advances in infection control, SSI remains major limitation of surgical horizons1. SSI is the most common post-operative complication and represents significant burden in terms of patient morbidity and mortality, and cost to health services around the world. SSIs are the second commonest nosocomial infection accounting for approximately one quarter of 2 million hospital acquired infections in USA annually2. To combat SSI, antimicrobials are being prescribed. The concept of prophylactic use of antimicrobials in surgery was introduced first in 1957 by Miles and in 1961 by Burke. It is currently an essential component of the

Intra-operative cultures are commonly obtained in the setting of revision spine surgery without overwhelming clinical evidence for infection. The

Surgical Care Improvement Project has promoted many core measures to prevent SSI, one of the core measure is the selection of appropriate antibiotic and timing of antibiotic prophylaxis (Anderson D. , 2014). Ideally the antibiotic in the patient’s tissue should be at the highest level at the time of skin incision (Anderson D. , 2014). Recommended antibiotic should be completely infused 30 to 60 minutes before skin incision, this helps in optimizing adequate tissue levels at the time of initial skin incision (Anderson & Sexton, 2015). Anderson &

In the last decade, the number of prescriptions for antibiotics has increases. Even though, antibiotics are helpful, an excess amount of antibiotics can be dangerous. Quite often antibiotics are wrongly prescribed to cure viruses when they are meant to target bacteria. Antibiotics are a type of medicine that is prone to kill microorganisms, or bacteria. By examining the PBS documentary Hunting the Nightmare Bacteria and the article “U.S. government taps GlaxoSmithKline for New Antibiotics” by Ben Hirschler as well as a few other articles can help depict the problem that is of doctors prescribing antibiotics wrongly or excessively, which can led to becoming harmful to the body.

The clinical problem presented was an increase in surgical site infections, following gastrointestinal surgeries. Even with the implementation of surgical bundles, the rate of surgical site infections still increased five-percent. Surgical site infections are an epidemic in hospitals, leading to patient harm after corrective surgery. Surgical site infections are avoidable and expensive for the health care facility. The issue of surgical site infections is nationwide and has resulted in law suits against health care facilities. Mortality, extended hospital care, and morbidity, associated with surgical site infections, has led to increased health care costs. In “A Colorectal ‘Care Bundle’ to Reduce Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal

Pre-operative administration of antibiotics for surgical patients continues to be an area of concern within the operative setting. The “Surgical Infection Prevention (SIP) measures were added as a core measure set in the fall of 2003” (Joint Commission, 2014, p. 1). The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) consists of multiple organizations working collaboratively helping to improve surgical care by significantly reducing surgical complications (Joint Commission, 2014). The SCIP policy

In general, it is reported in literature to be around 2%.4 In present study, only one patient (0.7%) developed wound infection postoperatively that was superficial, treated by simple debridement, antibiotic coverage and daily dressing. Low infectious rate achieved in this study may be due to preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis and proper painting of the operating site by iodine.

Let children be children, is not only a popular phrase heard in education, but it is also my motto. Yes, it is true, today’s children are tomorrow’s future; but how we choose to raise our children determines the outcome of our future. Many believe academics should be stressed more in schools, taking away from children’s playtime. I feel that play is what molds a child. Play allows not only a child’s imagination to run freely, but builds and strengthens children’s motor, language, cognitive, and social emotional development skills. I believe that play; along with parental involvement forms a child’s identity. Play is what makes children: tomorrow’s future.