Category: Asthma

The second scenario refers to the case of a 12-year-old boy that presents to the emergency department with asthma exacerbation, and, notably, it is the third time he has the same problem in the last three months. The process of collecting the patients medical history is simplified in this case since it is not his…

Table of Contents Organizational Background Purpose of Request and Anticipated Results Organizational Capacity References Organizational Background According to the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (n.d. d), Francis Lewis West, who was inspired by a childrens hospital in London, founded the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in 1855. The hospital has since expanded to include a research…

Health education is a crucial component of healthcare that enhances awareness about various disease courses thus helping patients to lead healthy lives. Effective patient education endeavors should strive to meet the precise needs of patients by ensuring that pertinent health information is delivered effectively and promptly. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Design and Methodology References Introduction Nurses role in raising the parents awareness about pediatric asthma and post-discharge phone calls as a means of preventing readmission rates in asthmatic children is not the most studied topic in the field. However, there still are works that concentrate on the bordering topics.…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Several severe medical conditions are considered very serious and can cause concern for doctors. What is more, some diseases are not extremely dangerous in adults, but when they occur in children and adolescents, additional measures and treatments are required since the kids bodies are much weaker.…

Introduction Chronic conditions account for a high proportion of mortality and morbidity in the modern world. Asthma is a chronic condition that has now become a global health issue. The knowledge and management of asthma has however remained a mirage to various stakeholders in the healthcare industry. This is because the pharmacology and management of…

Introduction: Callista Roys Adaptation Model (RAM) Making the necessary adjustments to help patients get used to the changes in their life caused by the disease and the introduction of the appropriate treatment strategies is crucial for the further success of the intervention. Herein lies the significance of Callista Roys Adaptation Model (RAM), which explains the…

Table of Contents Introduction Treatment Options for Asthma Patients and their Impact Stepwise Approach to Asthma Treatment and Management Role of Stepwise Management in Asthma Control Summary References Introduction Asthma is one of the highly prevalent diseases with about 25.7 million people suffering from it in the United States (Tietze, 2017). It is a cause…

Assessment 150.9 Heart failure, unspecified (2017 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I50.9, 2017). The patient has a CHF exacerbation. The woman may be experiencing it because of the accident that caused some defects that were not initially noticed or because of some situation that caused a sudden overload. It would be advantageous to gather more information to…