Nurses have both learning and teaching responsibilities. Continuing education for nurses is very important in order to maintain their knowledge and skills among the health care development. If it is true, that the ability of teaching is a complex process, one fundamental part of this process is the ability of the learner to receive information, process the information and carry out in practice. Learning, is a change in human ability or capability of willing to learn and act on the learning (Blais
greed has reared its ugly face in the form of drug companies like Mylan, the sole producer of the Epinephrine auto-injector, EpiPen. The average vial of Epinephrine costs just around $1 for a dose which is needed to reverse the effects of Anaphylaxis. Since Mylan has purchased the rights to sell the EpiPen from Merck KGaA they have raised the price over 600% from their original cost. EpiPen as a product has not vastly changed in that time period. EpiPens only last for about 18 months and therefor
The most common trigger to stimulate anaphylaxis among children are food products such as peanuts, dairy, seafood etc. Exposure to any of these allergens can result in severe anaphylactic attack within 20 minutes.(Australian Resuscitation council, 2012).However the doctors discuss the history of symptoms occurring in children suffering with peanut allergy before declaring them to be anaphylactic and prescribing medication. (Unknown, 2014). Symptoms of anaphylaxis may occur in varied forms depending
pricing strategy with ethical consideration towards customers. This can be attributed to two key factors: the near-monopoly it has historically held over the epinephrine autoinjector market, and its need-based demand, as a life-saving necessity for anaphylaxis. Exploiting limited competition, from acquiring EpiPen in 2007 to 2016, Mylan incrementally increased the EpiPen’s price from US$100 to over US$600 despite manufacturing and dosage costs under US$1 each. As noted by the Antitrust Committee, “This
treatment? Anaphylaxis is when an individual becomes severely allergic to any given allergen in the environment, for example a food such as peanuts. There are several triggers and consequences that result from someone experiencing an anaphylactic reaction (anaphylaxis). Most of the time people are born with anaphylaxis and it is a life threatening disease. In most cases the individual will happen to grow out of their allergy but in some circumstances this is not the case. In recent times anaphylaxis has
dizziness, light headedness, confusion, fast heart beat) nausea or abdominal discomfort. The most common side effects in clinical trials for Cinqair included anaphylaxis, cancer, and muscle pain (P. N. 2013, June 03). Drugs can have what is known as black box warning labels and Cinqair is one that does care this label. Black box warning anaphylaxis occurred in 0.3% of patients in placebo-controlled studies. We need to observe our patients for a suitable period after
children of food allergic families generally also deal with emotional issues. Although it may seem like a big task, all caregivers, teachers, and health professionals should know how to take care of children with food allergies, watch for signs of anaphylaxis, and know how to treat it for the safety of all children with food allergies. Parents have to read labels, talk with other allergy parents, as well as call food companies to know what is or is not safe for their child to consume. Cross contamination
mouth for example; a child with peanut allergy gets peanut butter on her fingers, and then rubs her eyes (Bock). This then causes anaphylaxis a severe allergic reaction that is potentially fatal. “During anaphylaxis, allergic symptoms can affect several areas of the body and may threaten breathing and blood circulation. Food allergy is the most common cause of anaphylaxis” (Bock 902). Statistics show that every three minutes, a peanut allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency department – that
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an exceeding number of parents believe, adverse reactions to vaccines are exceptionally rare. A very common side effect of vaccines is anaphylaxis, which is a serious life-threatening allergic reaction. But stuff like latex, certain medications, along with stings from bees etc. can also give you anaphylaxis. This means that the chance of you receiving anaphylaxis from items other than vaccines is much higher than being diagnosed because of vaccines. Also, the chance of you being hit by lightning
Coughing, sneezing, runny noses allergies are not a fun thing for a person to have. Many people have allergies, but not a lot of people truly know what an allergy is and how they work. Allergies are a reaction from the body caused by certain substances. These reactions can trigger symptoms that come in different levels of severity. No matter age, body type, or gender anybody can have an allergy. “As many as 30% of U.S. adults and 40% of children”(“What Is an Allergic Reaction?”) have allergies. I
endings, they cause itching. (Molle, Durham, Kronenberger, & West-Stack, 2004) In an anaphylactic shock, the life threatening response is due to extreme hypersensivity to the allergen. Exposure by ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact causes anaphylaxis. Specific causes are fish, shellfish, nuts, stings of bees, wasps, or hornets, vaccines, antibiotics, insulin, hormones, aspirin and latex.
Anaphylaxis shock occurs when someone who is sensitive to a substance they are exposed to which results in constricted airway and possible inability to breathe. Parents with children that experience any form of allergic reaction most notify the day care provider
Healthy humans have two types of immune systems that protect the body from invading pathogens that cause diseases. The Innate Immunity is the first barrier of protection. It is similar to a force field. Its primary purpose is to destroy any pathogen that tries to enter the epidermis cells (the skin cells) and the mucosa (mucus secreting cells found in the GI tract, respiratory tract, urogenital tract and eyes. If the first defense does not work, the adaptive immunity steps in to eradicate the invading
Causes and Effects of Asthma in Children Asthma is a chronic pulmonary condition effecting the airways and lungs of millions of Americans each year. In individuals with Asthma their airways become swollen, restricted and produce extra secretions ("Asthma," Mayo Clinic). Asthma has causes that range from cold air reaction, pollution within the air, viruses and allergies. The effects of asthma can be particularly hard on children because of underdeveloped lungs. Effects of asthma include restricted
children are young they want to be like everyone else and fit in the same way. In this case, fitting in is eating cake or cookies with everyone else. Another issue that may arise is anxiety, from the pressure of feeling what it was like to experience anaphylaxis and be rushed to a hospital. At such a young age, that experience can be troubling for years to come. People may often get depressed if they are constantly unable to eat the food they want to. Imagine a child always picking up food and reading,
unique characteristics for medical disorders; the smart insulin patch utilizes a closed loop drug delivery mechanism that is safe and painless. This same platform has the potential to treat various conditions such as a severe allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a grave, multi-system allergic reaction due to exposure to a chemical allergen that causes activation of the body’s immune system. As a result, various tissues within the body release histamines and other drugs that can cause complications such
occurs when someone's body reacts to one or more of the proteins that are found in latex. (ACAAI) According to Mayo Clinic experts, In a latex allergy, your immune system identifies latex as a harmful substance. With wheezing, runny nose or anaphylaxis, your immune system triggers certain cells to produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to fight the latex component (the allergen). The next time you come in contact with latex, the IgE antibodies sense it and signal your immune system to release
Every day, people enjoy foods like bread, peanut butter, and cheese; foods like these have become commonplace in normal diets. It’s probably hard to imagine life without them, but many people are unable to eat these foods and others without uncomfortable or dangerous bodily reactions. As many as 15 million Americans may suffer from food allergies ("FARE" 3), which result when a person’s immune system attacks harmless food proteins with potentially fatal consequences. Because of this, food allergies
The Rapid Disappearance of Bees Companies all throughout America are ignoring the United States Department of Agriculture’s warning of the continued use of insecticides leading to Colony Collapse Disorder, in which the adult honeybees disappear from the hive and leave the queen and younger bees alone. Some companies, according to the United States Public Interest Research Group, such as Syngenta, have “... even asked federal regulators for permission to use even larger quantities of these pesticides