NUR1014 Professionalism and Contemporary Nursing Reflective Journal(I) Name: Ko Wing Yi Student Number:15001448 My perception and perspectives of being a nurse in the healthcare team In the healthcare team, every member holds different role, such as nurses, doctor. And they will cooperate with each other which to provide care to patients. Nurse include many important roles such as caregiver, health promoter, client advocate, care coordinator, counselor, case manager, educator
cosmetic result [6]. Laparoscopic surgery is related to a well known complication named as Trocar-site hernias. Trocar size is the essential measure by which most gynecologic specialists choose to close fascial incisions; traditional practice is closure of 10-mm cuts and non-closure of 5-mm incision [9]. Fascial closure does not avoid incisional hernia advancement [9]. Paramedian area and blunt sort trocars are two figures that have been widely discussed and experienced in general surgery and urologic
reported as a relative contraindication to Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. [1] [2]Previous abdominal surgery particularly is associated with difficult insertion of the initial trocar and obtaining adequate exposure to the gallbladder. The potential risk for injury of organs adherent to the abdominal wall during Veress needle or trocar insertion as well as the necessity for adhesiolysis and its attendant complications are the two major specific problems limiting surgeons from acting laparoscopic cholecystectomy
techniques and ultrasound directed trocar entry with the knowledge of fetal position. Intentionally designed diamond tipped needle, which is able to cut precisely membranes on entry has solved the problem of tenting and separation of chorioamniotic membranes with trocar insertion. One of the most issues arising, uterine bleeding during trocar insertion was solved by radially expanding access devices, which outwardly compresses the uterine vessels and secures the trocar in
Laparoscopic splenectomy is preferred over open splenectomy as it is safe and effective.29It has an exclusion criterion for the following cases; trauma, portal hypertension and high anesthesia risk due to cardiorespiratory and allied conditions.29 A patient with an indication for splenectomy has to undergo a few preoperative examinations as well as vaccinations. A spiral CT scan is used to check the size and volume of the spleen, as well as accessory splenic tissue preoperatively.30 Vaccination against
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common female disorder in which the pelvic organs slip downward from their original position in the abdomen and push onto the walls of the vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse is more ordinarily found in women with multiple vaginal deliveries, prolonged or traumatic deliveries, or in postmenopausal women. Risk factors include advancing age, parity, and obesity (Machin & Mukhopadhyay, 2011). The most commonly reported symptoms are a feeling of fullness or pressure in the lower
Today, I am going to speak about laparoscopic surgery, also known as the keyhole surgery. I will talk about what it is, how it came about, how it is used and what it is used for. Laparoscopic surgery is one type of surgical method that is used to diagnose several diseases and also a kind of surgery method. Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical procedure where small incisions of 0.5-1.5cm are made and surgeons use laparoscope with a small camera and also light source to see inside the abdomen without
Society is always striving to advance in all areas of life. One specific field that is constantly improving is the medical field. Medicine provides the foundation of health for each society and played a key role during the American Revolution. Medical techniques and tools used during the American Revolution were beneficial to society because the education of physicians, amount of medication, surgical techniques, medical equipment, vaccinations, and hospitals all increased during this time period
Laparoscopic CRC Surgery Advanced variety of tools and treatment options are available to cure colorectal cancer, or at least enable CRC patients to cope with its complications and improve their life quality.1 Depending on the CRC stage, the patient situation, and the oncologist experience, the treatment choice is determined.1 Oncologists prefer surgical options with the premature CRC stages.1 Surgery is also preferred with metastasis unless the cancer has metastasized to more than one position of
Introduction Endometrioma is an ovarian pseudocyst that arises from the growth of ectopic endometriotic deposits within the ovary [1]. Endometriomas are usually seen in women of reproductive age. Pelvic pain, dyspareunia, rectal symptoms, urinary symptoms and infertility are the main complaints of patients with endometriomas [2]. Surgery is usually indicated in patients with severe pain not responding to medical treatment , infertile women and prior to IVF-ET [3]. Surgical management of
Whenever you see a dead person, in their casket, do you ever say “ that looks nothing like them” or “ is that really them?” This is because of the process that goes on in the funeral home. The funeral director does everything he can to prepare the corpse for the public. In Behind the Formaldehyde Curtain, Jessica Mitford explains everything that is done to the deceased. This essay is so in depth about what all is done that that is why it’s so effective in making you think twice about having this
Do you know the organ that has the most common type of cancer? It’s actually the Kidney! About 9/10 cancerous Kidneys are diagnosed with Renal Cell Cancer (RCC). Surgery is the main treatment for most Kidney cancers but it has evolved over time. The reason I selected this topic is because my grandpa had cancer in one of his Kidneys and unfortunately to cure the cancer he had to remove the kidney. The operation of removing the Kidney has changed immensely over the past ten years, and I wanted to
“In August alone the building took three lives. Elsewhere on the grounds four other men died and dozens more suffered all manner of fractures, burns, and lacerations. The fair, according to one later appraisal, was a more dangerous place to work than a coal mine” (Larson 178). Larson’s comparison of a coal mine to the fair serves to show how hazardous the fair was to work in. Larson explains the danger of the fair by listing the various injuries that ailed the miners, such as “fractures, burns
Introduction The twentieth century was a period introducing many breakthroughs in medicine. Large part of the medical discoveries and newly developed procedures of the mentioned time are influencing the illness treatment even today. The role of this paper is not to make an extensive overview on those discoveries but to focus the attention on the changes that occurred in the field of surgery. Typical surgical procedure involves the incision of the body in order to treat desired part leading
ACL Reconstruction Ligaments and bones in the body are the important parts that human body. They are there to support the body in many ways. The ACL is the short name for the anterior cruciate ligament. It is also referred as ACL tears. ACL reconstruction is the category of surgical process which is carried to reconstruct the damaged or tear ligament in the utmost central part of the knee. Any type of harm in the ligament can injure the knee bodily. ACL surgery also helps to keep the shin bone in
Analysis of an Essay Do you ever wonder how a brutal murder victim appears to look their normal selves at their funeral? Well, in Jessica Mitford’s “Behind the Formaldehyde Curtain”, she takes us through the amazing, yet disturbing process called Embalming and Restorative Arts. Mitford is disgusted and completely against it because she thinks it is inhumane, so she goes into illustrative detail by using similes, and a great deal of imagery. Mitford’s purpose of the essay was to gain support in
With the advancements about innovation over as far back as years, physicians, particularly the individuals who act on emergency unit setting, need aid confronted for patients who need aid not setting off will recover, however they would not setting off on pass on. This is because of cutting edge medicines also innovation organization. Nonetheless, morals there are certain ethics that you must take after. Therapeutic ethics contain each part for wellbeing care, medical, moral, social, political, religious
Rotator Cuff Repair Jordan Lowe Jordan Lowe Bill Hammer Case study Working Draft October 20, 2017 Rotator Cuff Repair A “Rotator Cuff” is a group of muscles that holds the head of the humerus in its socket, these muscles are the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis. The supraspinatus muscle is in charge of abduction, or lifting the arms from your side to above your head, the infraspinatus and teres minor are for exorotation, lastly the subscapularis is used for
LAPAROSCOPY IN PENETRATING ABDOMINAL STAB WOUNDS: DOES IT HAVE A ROLE??? Mohamed Riad (MD), Hatem Mohammed (MD), Yasser Hussein (MD), Mohammad Lotfy (MD). General Surgery department Zagazig University Abstract Background: If the patient of penetrating abdominal stab wound is hemodynamically stable and has equivocal abdominal examination finding. Surgeons poses a significant challenge to take decision which favor of surgery or nonoperative conservative treatment. This decision requires a precise
major neurovascular structures. Anteromedial portal is made medial to the tibiallis anterior tendon and just proximal to the joint line by using 15 or 11 scalpel. After portal is made 2.7 mm arthroscope is introduced into the joint by using blunt trocar. The greater saphenous vein and nerve are at risk with this portal, lying 7–9 mm medial to the portal. Anterolateral portal Function Anterolateral portal is primary viewing portal. It is used for the inflow cannula placement and used to access to