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Swine flu infects people every year and is found typically in people who have been in contact with pigs, although there have been cases of person-to-person transmission. Symptoms include fever, disorientation, stiffness of the joints, vomiting, and loss of consciousness ending in death. Swine influenza is known to be caused by influenza A subtypes H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2, and H2N3
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One of the most developed cities of India, the city of Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and many people from different parts of India come here to earn their bread and butter. Being a metropolitan, the city is filled with towering building and beaches but the sad part as with almost every Indian city
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The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
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Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
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COVID-19: Safety Tips for You
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Jun 12 · 5 min read
As some communities begin to reopen during the global coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic, public health officials say the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being
exposed to this virus.
Below are some steps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help
protect yourself and others. Stay informed about what’s happening in your
community, and always follow the directions of state and local authorities.
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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially
after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least
60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Some people without symptoms
may be able to spread the virus.
Stay home as much as possible and avoid non-essential travel.
Practice social distancing by keeping at least 6 feet — about two arm lengths —
away from others if you must go out in public.
Stay connected with loved ones through video and phone calls, texts and social
media.
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others and
when you must go out in public, such as to a grocery store. The cloth face cover
is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
However, do NOT place cloth face coverings on young children under age 2,
anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or
otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
In addition, do NOT use a facemask meant for a health care worker.
Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover
is not a substitute for social distancing.
See CDC guidelines, including how to create your own cloth face cover.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth,
and throw used tissues in a lined trash can. If a tissue isn’t available, cough or
sneeze into your elbow — not your hands. Wash your hands immediately.
3. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables,
doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards,
toilets, faucets and sinks. Follow CDC guidance.
According to the CDC, early information shows that older adults, people who live in
a nursing home or long-term care facility, and individuals of any age with the
conditions below are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19:
Have serious underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well
controlled, such as heart, lung or liver disease; diabetes; moderate to severe
asthma; severe obesity; and chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.
Have a weakened immune system, including those undergoing cancer
treatment, smoking and having other immunocompromised conditions.
If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19, it is critical for you to:
Stay home if possible and follow the other steps above. Avoid all cruise travel
and non-essential air travel.
Call your health care provider if you have concerns or to ask about obtaining
extra necessary medications in case you need to stay home for a prolonged
period of time.
Call a medical professional as soon as COVID-19 symptoms start, if you are
at higher risk.
See CDC guidance for more information for those at higher risk.
COVID-19 symptoms include fever, coughing and shortness of breath, plus
additional ones listed on the CDC website. Keep track of your symptoms, which may
appear two to 14 days after exposure, and call to seek medical attention if your
symptoms worsen, such as difficulty breathing.
If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care
provider immediately.
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4. Mild Illness
Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home. If you think you are
sick:
Stay home and call your doctor for medical advice and before visiting a medical
office. Older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical
conditions should call a health care provider as soon as symptoms start.
Separate yourself from other people in your home.
Avoid sharing personal household items, such as dishes, drinking glasses, cups,
eating utensils, towels or bedding. Wash items thoroughly after using them with
soap and hot water.
On your own, clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in your sick room
and designated bathroom. Have a healthy household member do the same for
surfaces in other parts of the home. If you are sharing a bathroom, clean and
disinfect it after each use.
Wear a cloth face cover if you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or
vehicle) and before you enter a health care provider’s office. See CDC guidelines.
Emergency Warning Signs
If your symptoms become severe, call to get medical attention immediately. Warning
signs include:
Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Bluish lips or face
This list is not all inclusive. Consult your medical provider for any other symptoms
that are severe or concerning. Call 911 if you have a medical emergency and note if
you have, or think you might have, COVID-19.
Review CDC guidance for more information if you are sick, including what to do if
you live in close quarters, shared housing or have pets.
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New Psychological First Aid: Supporting Yourself and Others during COVID-19
Course
In order to help people build resilience and lend support to others during these
difficult times, Red Cross Training Services has developed a new Psychological First
Aid: Supporting Yourself and Others during COVID-19 course. The content is based
on guidance from the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, the Center
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP). The online course takes approximately one hour to complete and includes
content on recognizing stress as well as caring for yourself while supporting your
family and coworkers.
FINDING UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION
Visit redcross.org/coronavirus for more information on COVID-19 safety. For the
latest information, please visit the CDC website at cdc.gov/covid19. If you live
outside the United States, health and safety tips can be found through the World
Health Organization and by following your local Red Cross or Red Crescent society’s
social media channels ( directory).
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