Category: Infection

Table of Contents Scope and Purpose of the Clinical Practice Guideline Stakeholder Involvement Rigor of Development Recommendations Application Editorial Independence Summary Reference List Scope and Purpose of the Clinical Practice Guideline Being one of the most common bacterial infections, the urinary tract infection (UTI) affects a large number of people, causing further health complications and…

Table of Contents Introduction Scenario Description How the Event Was Detected: In Retrospect Disclosure Investigation Remedy Resolution With the Patient Conclusion Reference List Introduction Addressing risks in the environment of a hospital or a similar facility is an indispensable element of healthcare. Until all the factors that jeopardize patient well-being are identified, quality of service…

Introduction The present database plan concentrates on infection control measures. Throughout their practice, health care professionals have to handle numerous infections and protect not only themselves but also other uninfected people while maintaining appropriate preventive services. This paper will discuss the main preventive measures. The present-day situation is far from being perfect. The World Health…

The article by Posada et al. (2010) focuses on the investigation of the effect produced by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection on patients’ neurobehavioral symptoms. Researchers note that despite the attention of scholars to neuropsychological deficits of HCV-positive individuals, little regard has been paid to behavioral manifestations. The study involves two groups with the…

Table of Contents Discussing STIs with Patients Conclusion References Discussing gynecological conditions with the patient may be challenging as it requires honesty and patience. An individual may refuse to believe the diagnosis, as well as become upset or aggressive. This report presents a reflection on the woman presented with vaginal discharge. It shows what medical…

Introduction: Significance of Innovative Interventions for Controlling Nosocomial Infections Preventing hospital-acquired infections is a crucial step toward facilitating high-quality healthcare services and increasing recovery rates among patients (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Typically defined as the infections that have been acquired in the course of staying in a healthcare or nursing facility, nosocomial…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The virus Diagnosis H1N1 infection in special populations Treatment, vaccination, prophylaxis, and prevention Concluding remark: Prevention of 2009 H1N1 epidemic- an all society task References Appendix Abstract The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic started in Mexico last spring and recently declared a pandemic by the WHO has brought the 1918 pandemic…

Responsibilities of a Nurse in General Settings: Addressing the Threat of an Infection Responsibilities of a Nurse During the Infection Control Practice Prevention of hospital-acquired infections is a crucial process in the clinical setting. Therefore, as a nurse, one has to reduce the threat of infections, locate possible sources of a problem and eliminate them…

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Patient Factors Conclusion References Introduction Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most widespread types of infectious diseases in the world. UTIs are mostly caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli, although some parasitic invasions are also possible (Huether & McCance, 2017). The classification of UTIs usually includes upper and…

Table of Contents Introduction Presumptive Diagnosis Diagnostic Testing after Examination Disease Treatment Reasons for the Presumptive Diagnosis Serious Consequences in Case of Insufficient/Untimely Treatment Works Cited Introduction At children’s hospital (CHOP) the ER and clinics are always busy. A 5 year old white male child in good general health and physical condition was presented at…