Category: Infection

Table of Contents Search Method Summary of Research Studies List of References Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can cause a wide range of infections. Such infections can result in mortality and morbidity. Staphylococcus aureus is “a common pathogen widely common in prosthetic joint infections” (Ng & Awad, 2015, p. 2). The purpose of this study is…

Table of Contents Importance Reporting the History of Dementia Implications of UTI Acquired in a Nursing Facility Considerations during the Treatment of UTI Necessary Measures Other Important Assessment Data References Importance Reporting the History of Dementia Many patients residing in hospitals after being diagnosed with dementia are, usually, very vulnerable to other infections such as…

Table of Contents Introduction Methodology Reference List Introduction According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Georgia has one of the highest rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States. For instance, the region is ranked third for syphilis rates, sixth for gonorrhea rates, and seventh for Chlamydia rates. In 2010, more than 52,000…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Abstract The purpose of this project is to explore the measures for the control and prevention of an infectious disease outbreak that can result in a pandemic. The focus is the hospital setting and the target is medical-surgical nurses. In the hospital setting, the spread of…

Table of Contents Introduction Public health management of hepatitis B virus infection Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction Chronic hepatitis B virus infection has been proved a usual source of death link to liver failure, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Internationally, more than 345 million individuals have chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) with more than 619,000 individuals dying…

Table of Contents Introduction Description Feelings Evaluation Analysis Conclusion Action Plan Reference List Introduction Every practitioner wants to develop new skills. Training in nursing is an endless process. Caregivers should be ready to gain new skills and competencies in order to provide the best support to their patients. One of the best practices is working…

Table of Contents Categories of Antimicrobial Agents Viral and Bacterial Infections Why Proper Identification is Important References Categories of Antimicrobial Agents Different types of organisms (fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc.) cause different diseases, which implies that each one requires a particular antimicrobial agent to be successfully treated. Antimicrobial agents are used to preventing infections caused by…

“Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection” is a peer-reviewed article published in New England Journal of Medicine. The paper was critically reviewed to make its publication in the mentioned journal possible. Therefore it presents common known information. The article has a clearly stated problem and purpose. This clarity gives the reader an apparent picture and focuses on…

Table of Contents Staffing Infection Control Supply Distribution Conclusion References The ongoing global MERS-CoV outbreak presents several dangers to the hospital and the radiology department, specifically. First and foremost, there is a possibility that infected patients will enter the location, potentially spreading the disease to workers or other residents. To that end, a reinforcement of…

Table of Contents Need Principals of Motivation and Readiness Objectives Teaching Plan Evaluation Handout References An 86 year old male patient was admitted to the hospital-based on the diagnostic complaints of fall and urosepsis. He was admitted as he was suffering from post-fall due to Urinary tract infections (UTI) complications with septic stock. The associated…