Selig, Teresa Mancuso, and Cynthia Horn. Horn, an ED nurse at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, suggests warning signs to determine if the patient has an infection which include abnormal vitals and poor appetite compl...
The areola is the circular area of skin around the nipple that is a different color from the rest of your skin. This tissue has muscle fibers to make the nipple erect in preparation for nursing a baby. The areolae also contains Montgomery glands, which secrete oils to help lubricate the ni...
Know the symptoms — and your risk factors.Keep in mind that you’re more prone to infection if you’ve undergone a C-section, especially an unplanned one. And no matter how you gave birth, pay attention to anywarning signs or unusual discomfort. Pain that gets worse instead of better is...
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R. VAN DEE RN, MSN PROCARE HOSPICE 2015 Cleaning equipment Cleaning your equipment prevents transmission of infection. If equipment does not touch mucus membranes use an EPA-registered low- or intermediate-level disinfectant before an after use with each patient. Recommended use of PDI super sani...
Treatable injuries and wounds are the leading cause of death and disability in many developing countries among those under the age of 60 (MacKenzie, 2000). The fundamental principles of assessment are vital, particularly in the early identification of infection, focu...
Infections.Preterm babies don’t have a fully developed immune system. That puts them at higher risk for infections. Watch for symptoms of illness like high fever or breathing problems. Call your doctor if you think your child needs treatment for an infection. ...
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the frequency of presenting red flag signs and symptoms among individuals with early-onset colorectal
Another problem with MRSA infection is its ability to spread through the air. This means that a person runs the risk of getting infected simply by inhaling the air in hospitals, daycare centers, and nursing homes. One is also at greater risk of infection when taking care of another MRSA-inf...
But while billions of people live with the disease, its signs and symptoms aren't just part of everyday life. Getty Images “Anemia is one of the most common global problems, yet sometimes, because it's so common, it's just thought of as being normal,” says Dr. Parminder S. ...