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The aim of this case study is to analyse and evaluate the anaesthetic and recovery care delivered to a patient undergoing an Adenotonsillectomy. To do this I will outline the process of ensuring the provision of safe and effective care for the patient, give a description of the procedure and equipment used in the anaesthetic room including the drugs used for this particular case and rationale for their use. I will also give a brief description of the surgical procedure including the anaesthetic and

there are also adverse effects that have been identified. For example, it is said to restrict the choice of analgesia that is available as it is not possible to have an epidural in the birthing pool. However, other analgesia is available, such as pethidine and entonox. It is also suggested that being in the water reduces the effectiveness of uterine contractions; therefore the labour is longer. (McCandlish 1993). It has also been suggested that there is an increased risk of maternal infection due to

properties Haloperidol is an butyrophenone class antipsychotic drug discovered in the 1950s by a Belgian company ‘Janssen Pharmaceutica.’ It was found through research conducted on ‘painkilling’ analgesic molecule derivatives from methadone and pethidine. This lead to the creation of phenoperidine, after further study of its analogues

NCFE Level 2 certificate in Understanding the safe handling of Medicines Unit 02 1.1.1 A prescription is a written instruction from a physician, dentist, etc., to a pharmacist stating the form, dosage strength, etc., of a drug to be issued to a specific patient. 1.2 If social care worker collects medicines for the service user they must ensure that any written policies and procedures for every aspect of handling medicines are adhered too. The registered provider is responsible

Foundations of Anaesthetic & Recovery Practice Assignment Case Study The aim of this case study is to analyse and evaluate the care delivered to a patient during the anaesthetic and recovery phases of a procedure. For the sake of this case study I have opted to look at the care given to a patient undergoing an Adenotonsillectomy. To do this I will outline the process of ensuring the provision of safe and effective care for the patient, give a description of the procedure and

Elsevier Editorial System(tm) for African Journal of Urology Manuscript Draft Manuscript Number: AFJU-D-15-00163R2 Title: Feasibility and outcome of emergency ureteroscopic removal of lower ureteral stone under intravenous sedation: A prospective study Article Type: Original/research article Keywords: emergency; uretroscopy; sedation; ureteral stone. Corresponding Author: Dr. waleed shabana, Corresponding Author 's Institution: First Author: waleed shabana Order of Authors: waleed shabana; Mohamed

Epidural analgesia is considered the most effective pain relief method during labour (Tamagawa & Weaver, 2012). It consists of the introduction of a local anaesthetic into the epidural space using a needle through the lumbar intervertebral space, usually between lumbar vertebrae 3 and 4 or 2 and 3 (Peate & Hamilton, 2014). The anaesthetic inhibits nerve conduction by blocking sodium channels in nerve membranes, which in turn prevents the transmission of nerve impulses along these fibres. Therefore

Caesarean delivery is the method by which a baby is born through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus. Statistics show that 166,081 caesarean deliveries were carried out within NHS hospitals in England during 2013/2014, of which 50% were elective. This represents a 2.5% rise over the previous year, continuing the trend of increasing elective caesarean rates (Health & Social Care Information Centre, 2015). Indications for a caesarean section (CS) can include foetal distress, previous CS, breech

Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care (HSC 24) Section 1 How to recognise sign of abuse Physical abuse happen when is involved contact planned to cause bodily harm, feelings of intimidation. The signs are physical suffering or injury, injuries that are the shape of objects, injuries in a variety of stages or injuries that have not received medical attention. A person is being taken too many times or different places to receive medical attention, skin infections

Introduction According to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the transtheoretical model of change, “for most people with substance abuse problems, recurrence of substance use is the rule not the exception” (Enhancing Motivation for Change, 1999, p. xvii). Relapse can and most likely will occur in recovery, and should be recognized as well as anticipated by substance abuse recovery counselors. The significant challenges to counselors are bringing a client successfully and securely through