some patients with vasculitis are seen by other specialists (dermatologists, pediatricians, internists), only patients who were seen and managed by a rheumatologist were recruited in our study. Thus, some forms of vasculitis (e.g. IgA vasculitis, cutaneous leukocytoclastic angiitis, and Kawasaki’s disease) may be underestimated. Vasculitis may occur as a primary process or may be secondary to another underlying disease 4. We studied only patients with primary vasculitis; patients with secondary vasculitis
Abdominal Assessment (GI System) Gastrointestinal (GI) system assessment should include nutritional status, such as dehydration, malnutrition, and obesity, and conditions of the mouth and nose, especially when the patient is on tube feedings. Gag reflex, swallowing ability, dentures, and gums also need to be assessed. When you assess the patient’s abdomen, use natural light to observe skin color changes, such as those from jaundice. Artificial light can be misleading in skin assessment. Stand on
Introduction Erythromelalgia is characterized by the triad of intense burning pain, marked erythema, and increased skin temperature (1,2). Patients describe a severe tingling or neuropathy-like pain (2) that usually affects the extremities: feet more frequently than hands (1,2) but also ears and face (3). Typically it is bilateral but may be unilateral, especially in secondary cases (1). Warming, exercise and dependence on legs are aggravating factors while cooling and feet elevation are relief
between populations (e.g., body shape, size, and physiological responses). These differences in human biology are measured using a technique called anthropometry 1. In order to explain this diversity, physical anthropologists look to environmental conditions (including culture) and genetics. Taking these factors into account, the anthropologist attempts to formulate an evolutionary explanation for the differences. Human evolution looks at the bodily changes that have occurred over the years leading
Introduction and patient profile This assignment is a case study that aims to explore the biospychosocial impacts of a myocardial infarction on a service user. It will focus on the interventions used by healthcare professionals throughout the patient’s journey to recovery. To abide by the NMC’s code of conduct (2015) which states that all nurses owe a duty of confidentiality to all those who are receiving care, the service user used in this case study will be referred to as Julie. Julie is a 67 year