Hypothermia Treatment Using adiant Heat
Hypothermia

Critique of Postoperative Hypothermia Treatment Using adiant Heat by Yang et al. (2012)

Critique of Postoperative Hypothermia Treatment Using adiant Heat by Yang et al. (2012)

Perioperative hypothermia has been shown to increase the risk of post-surgery complications, thereby threatening the health of patients and increasing the cost of care (reviewed by Hooper et al., 2009). Guidelines for active warming measures have been suggested by a number of experts, which attempt to address the health risk perioperative hypothermia represents. Should patients arrive in the post-anesthetic care unit (PACU) in a hypothermic state, the conventional approach is to cover patients with pre-warmed hospital blankets; however, forced air-warming has been shown to be more effective across patient populations.

Yang and colleagues (2012) recently published the results of a study examining the relative efficacy of warmed blankets and a radiant heat source for achieving a normothermal state in the PACU. This report…...

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References

Brauer, A., English, M.J., Steinmetz, N., Lorenz, N., Perl, T., Weyland, W., and Quintel, M. (2007). Efficacy of forced-air warming systems with full body blankets. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 54(1), 34-41.

Giuffre, M., Finnie, J., Lynam, D.A., and Smith, D. (1991). Rewarming postoperative patients: Lights, blankets, or forced warm air. Journal of Post Anesthesia Nursing, 6(6), 387-393.

Hooper, Vallire D., Chard, Robin, Clifford, Theresa, Fetzer, Susan, Fossum, Susan, Godden, Barbara et al. (2009). ASPAN's evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the promotion of perioperative normothermia. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 24(5), 271-287.

Pikus, Eugene and Hooper, Vallire D. (2010). Postoperative rewarming: Are there alternaitives to warm hospital blankets. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 25(1), 11-23.

Therapeutic Hypothermia in the Treatment of Cardiac rrest
This work has examined the use of hypothermia in treating cardiac arrest, which is an important scientific advance especially for the merican Heart ssociation's goal of reducing mortality rates associated with heart disease by 25%. (Nichols, 2008) The health status of individuals has suffered due to modernization of life in general however, medical advances in the area of cardiac arrests and particularly in the area of neurological functional recovery due to the hypoxic -- ischemic insults developed during and after the cardiac arrest as noted by Bessman (2010)

In addition, only 11% to 48% of surviving patients are noted with positive neuro functional clinical impact upon discharge. Therapeutic hypothermia is stated to result in a gain of 0.66 life years adjusted for quality when compared with normothermia treatment as noted by Merchant (2009). Eligibility is based upon criteria set by The Hypothermia fter…...

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As this study has noted the pre-resuscitation period as well as the post-resuscitation period are both related to lipid peroxidation of membrane, DNA fragmentation prior to accelerated programmed cell death "apoptosis. Factors including arrest time, time for resuscitation, severity of reperfusion and core body temperature all are critical in the determination of neuronal functional recovery. Detrimental factors such as arrest time, resuscitation time, reperfusion severity, and core body temperature play vital role in determining neuronal functional recovery. Cooling of the patient's body can mitigation these negative effects in this chain of events and the prevention or minimization of the effects of the size of infarct as well as improvement of myocardial savage, reduction of left ventricular remodeling and more optimized long-term left ventricular function and a decrease in mortality of patients with cardiac arrest as cited by Kelly and Nolan (2010). Hypothermia benefits include neuroprotective protection. The series of steps related to ischemia and reperfusion are temperature dependent. Therefore, if the body is at cooled condition, the deleterious effect of these interlinked events has the potential to be controlled in nature. The goal of treatment of cardiac arrest patients is to prevent or to minimize the effects of infarct size, improve myocardial salvage, reduced left ventricular remodeling and better long-term left ventricular function with overall decreased mortality rates.

The neuroprotective effect of hypothermia includes a decrease in cerebral metabolism, barring the release of excitatory amino acid, reduction of oxygen free radical production and lipid peroxidation, a decrease in CSF platelet activating factor (PAF, and inhibition of cytoskeleton breakdown. Other benefits include enhancement of membrane stabilization, electrolyte redistribution, and normalization of intracellular water concentration and intracellular pH (stabilization of the blood-brain barrier). Further aided is restoring normal intracellular signaling, protein synthesis and gene expression by lower body temperature during cardiac arrest Furthermore, with therapeutic hypothermia can reduce the cardio toxic effect through induction of epicardial reflow, reduction of myocardial metabolic need and maintenance of intracellular high-energy phosphate reserves. (Bessman, 2010)

Induced therapeutic hypothermia are cardioprotective and neuroprotective effect as related to reduction of infarct size, anoxic brain injury and mortality; and reduction in risk of arrhythmias, a decrease in complications. There are risks associated with hypothermia including effects on multiple organ systems however; these risks can be greatly reduced in proper treatment and high-quality intensive care therapy. The use of pharmacological agents is indicated in therapeutic hypothermia and include such as sedatives, analgesics, and neuromuscular blocking agents. (NMBAs) It is evident that therapeutic hypothermia has provided advances in the treatment of cardiac arrest and specifically in terms of the cardioprotective and neuroprotective effect of the use of this method for treatment individuals with cardiac arrest incidents. It is important that hospital nursing staff be educated, trained and prepared to administer therapeutic hypothermia in the care of individuals with cardiac arrest and who are determined to be eligible for such treatment of cardiac arrest.

Introduction Within the neonatal time period, hypothermia is really a significant, life-damaging health problem. Adverse delivery location surroundings and transport complications frequently lead to reduced body heat in neonates. Regulating body heat, especially for the initial 12 hour-period right after delivery, is very important in lessening the death and morbidity levels of preterm babies. This document by Çaglar, Gözen And Ince (2014), examines the results of utilizing vinyl fabric isolation bags or perhaps polyethylene wrap for preventing postnatal hypothermia within preterm babies at = 32 weeks pregnancy.
Review
Early newborn babies (NB) lose several weeks of activation inside the uterus and conditions of thermoregulation are among the primary problems associated with prematurity. Due to the restricted capability for personal-safety of the thermoregulation system, NB can simply lose warmth as well as body temperature, and give in to the serious physical effects of hypothermia. Along with the immaturity from the defense mechanisms, hypothermia can…...

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Ça?lar, S., Gözen, D., & ?nce, Z. (2014). Heat loss prevention (help) after birth in preterm infants using vinyl isolation bag or polyethylene wrap. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 43(2), 216-223.

Li, S., Guo, P., Zou, Q., He, F., Xu, F., & Tan, L. (2016). Efficacy and safety of plastic wrap for prevention of hypothermia after birth and during NICU in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS one, 11(6), e0156960.

Oatley, H. K., Blencowe, H., & Lawn, J. E. (2016). The effect of coverings, including plastic bags and wraps, on mortality and morbidity in preterm and full-term neonates. Journal of Perinatology, 36(Suppl 1), S83–S89. doi. 10.1038/jp.2016.35

Rolim, K. M. C., Freitas, L. C., Lima, A. D. H. G., Magalhães, F. J., & Gurgel, E. D. P. P. (2015). Polyethylene wrap for maintaining the body temperature of the newborn. Revista de Enfermagem Referência, 9-16.

Therapeutic Hypothermia Review
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Lucero, Catherine (2010) Therapeutic Hypothermia. Clinical Correlations. Retrieved from: http://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=2032

Lucero (2010) writes of therapeutic hypothermia "resumption of spontaneous circulation after prolonged ischemia due to cardiac arrest carries significant morbidity and mortality and much effort has been directed toward reducing the debilitating consequences." Lucero reviews the studies that demonstrate an association between therapeutic hypothermia in post-cardiac arrest patients and improved neurological outcomes.

Tran, Bau P., et al. (2010) Use of Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia to Treat Cardiac Arrest. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 1 Mar 2010. Retrieved from: http://www.jaapa.com/use-of-mild-therapeutic-hypothermia-to-treat-cardiac-arrest/article/164767/

Tran, et al. (2010) reviews the key findings of research studies on the usefulness of therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest.

3. Lutes, Michael and Larsen, Nathan (2007) Focus on: Therapeutic Hypothermia. Clinical Practice and Management March 2007. Retrieved from: http://www.acep.org/content.aspx?id=26776

Lutes and Larsen (2007) reviews recent studies that examine the use of therapeutic hypothermia, its purpose and goals as well as…...

All in all, frostbite is much easier to prevent than it is to cure. The old adage that an once of prevention is worth a pound of cure certainly holds true in this instance. Remembering to keep yourself covered up and monitoring the way your fingers and toes fell is the most important step in keeping yourself safe from frostbite. Simple awareness is usually the first step in preventing accidents and injuries, and playing with the cold is no exception. If your fingers begin to feel stiff or numb, you should go inside and warm them immediately. It might not be fun lose a snowball fight, but it's better than losing your fingers.

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Dealing with Frostbite." Holiday City. 30 November 2005. Accesed 12 January 2009. http://www.holidaycityflash.com/article/dealing_frostbite.html

Frostbite." eMedicineHealth: A Practical Guide to Health. 2009.…...

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Carline, Jan D., Lentz, Martha J. & Steven C. MacDonald. Mountaineering First Aid. Seattle: The Mountaineers Books, 2004.

Dealing with Frostbite." Holiday City. 30 November 2005. Accesed 12 January 2009. http://www.holidaycityflash.com/article/dealing_frostbite.html

Frostbite." eMedicineHealth: A Practical Guide to Health. 2009. Accessed 12 January 2009.  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/frostbite/page2_em.htm 

Frostbite." Healthscout Health Encyclopedia. 2001-2009. Accessed 12 January 2009. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/453/main.html

The picture to the left depicts the various elements that are responsible for thermoregulation in human skin. The illustrations shows the various layers of skin along with the veins, arteries and capillaries of the circulatory system that assist in insuring that the thermoregulatory system works properly. The sweat glands are responsible for selectively removing materials from the blood the sweat glands then concentrates or alters these toxins, and secretes them for elimination from the body. The perspiration or sweat is then removed through the sweat pore. This has a twofold purpose: to remove toxins and thermoregulation (in this case cooling the body).

Thermoregulation involving perspiration is brought about by both internal and environmental heat and exercise. As it relates to the latter, there have been many studies related to exercise and thermoregulation. According to Marino (2004)

"thermoregulatory effector responses of humans and concluded that temperature regulation during exercise is dissimilar to temperature…...

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altenative appoach to Computeized Tomogaphy in foensic pathology.
Thomsen, A.H., Juik, A.G., Uhenholt, A.G., Vesteby, A. (2009).

Jounal: Foensic Science Intenational.

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The main pupose of this aticle is to see whethe o not CT scans ae necessay as a means of augmenting autopsies. The eseach question is: do the benefits of CT scans match the effot equied to implement this technology? Thee is no hypothesis fo this aticle; the authos wee cetainly non-patisan in thei appoach and assumptions. The sample was 20 dead bodies (including 15 males) with CT scans pefomed by the Depatment of Radiology at Aahus Univesity Hospital. I eviewed this aticle to ascetain the elevance of CT scans to foensic pathology.

Abstact: This aticle denotes the boons and the detiments associated with using CT scans as compaed to, and augmenting the usage of conventional autopsies fo foensic pathology. Oiginal eseach is conducted on 20 dead…...

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references to certain applications dating back to the 1980s. In this respect the article was extremely comprehensive in its scope, although perhaps it may have been better suited focusing on more contemporary applications. Still, for the variety of knowledge it covered and the degree of insight it shed, it is certainly an excellent starting point for research into this field, and helps to synthesize the various points of relevance of the other articles explicated within this assignment.

Bruised witness: Bernard Spilsbury and the performance of early twentieth-century English forensic pathology

Author(s): Burney, I., Pemberton, N.

Journal: Medical History

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The accident occurred while the actress was taking a skiing lesson. She initial experienced no symptoms from her fall, but later complained of a headache and was taken to a local hospital. Reports indicate that her fall was not very spectacular and occurred at a low speed on a beginner run. She was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. (Quinn, 2009)
However, while it is true that sometimes there are no immediately obvious signs of a severe brain injury, at other times there are.

Severe Traumatic Brain njury

The symptoms of a severe traumatic brain injury (which can result in permanent neurological damage) include a number of cognitive problems including inability to concentrate, problems with memory, problems in focusing and paying attention, ability to process new information at a normal rate, a high level of confusion, and perseveration, which is the action of doing something over and over…...

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In describing the course of their patients, experienced clinicians who use HBOT to treat patients with brain injury, cerebral palsy, and stroke refer to improvements that may be ignored in standardized measures of motor and neuro-cognitive dysfunction. These measures do not seem to capture the impact of the changes that clinicians and parents perceive. Caregivers' perceptions should be given more weight in evaluating the significance of objective improvements in a patient's function. Unfortunately, studies have not consistently measured caregiver burden, or have assessed it only by self-report. Studies in which the caregivers' burden was directly observed would provide much stronger evidence than is currently available about treatment outcome. (AHRQ Publication Number 03-E049, 2003)

In other words, this somewhat alternative treatment produces results that are more meaningful to the injured person and his or her caregivers.

I have focused here primarily on the biochemical end of treatments for those with traumatic brain injury because it is this level of treatment that offers the long-term possibility of the greatest level of treatment. Such treatments as are described here have the chance to cure traumatic brain injury. But until these are perfected, every other kind of treatment and therapy -- from drug treatments to speech therapy to the love of friends -- will remain priceless.

Myxedema is a potentially deadly endocrine regulation disease that usually arises in connection with pre-existing hypothyroidism, when the normal homeostatic mechanisms for responding to hypothyroidism are overwhelmed. It occurs most often in elderly women, and is usually characterized by swelling of the skin and other soft tissues (Wall, 2000).
The thyroid gland is central to homeostatic metabolic functions, and operates as part of a complex feedback loop involving both the pituitary and hypothalamus to control essential elements of fluid and electrolyte balance and thermoregulation. Under normal conditions, the hypothalamus influences pituitary hormonal output of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) via the secretion of thyrotropin releasing hormone (TH). Virtually any disruption of the precise functioning of these individual glands, or their complex interrelationships can precipitate conditions of hyperthyroidism and Grave's Disease or hypothyroidism and myxedema (MedicineNet, 2002).

Classic symptoms of myxedema include facial puffiness caused by subcutaneous accumulation of mucoploysaccharide, coarsening or roughening facial…...

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Evidence-Based Protocol Implementation
Influencing Multiple Systems Through Evidence-Based Change as advance practice nurse, work informed factors direct reach, influence extends context labor. Likewise, propose a nurse leader influenced multiple systems, turn, impact groups.

Nurses are encouraged to utilize and incorporate in their daily practice evident-based practice. The Evidence-based practice (EBP) is considered to be a scientific standard that determines and guides on the best clinical measure (LoBiondo-Wood and Haber). EBP has grown in its relevance to clinical decision making and support to the nursing profession since it facilitates efficiency in provision of care and quick recovery to patients. Successful implementation of EBP calls for monitoring of existing practices, documentation of relevant procedures and evaluation of possible change practices in clinical and nursing care (LoBiondo-Wood and Haber).

Possible adjustments needful for patient's care protocol

Immediate care for patients coming from SICU is critical to their recovery from the procedure they undergo. In their case, it…...

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References

Grossman, S., C. Bautista, and L. Sullivan. "Using Evidence-Based Practice to Develop a Protocol for Postoperative Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patients." Dimensions Of Critical Care Nursing 21.5 (2002): 206-14. Print.

LoBiondo-Wood, G., and J. Haber. Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier, 2006. Print.

Melnyk, B., and E. Fineout-Overholt. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2005. Print.

Schmidt, N.A., and J.M. Brown. Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research. (Eds.) United States: Laureate Education, Inc. custom ed., 2012. Print.

As they share a common bond in the underlying struggles and challenges that they are wrestling with. This is significant, because it shows how the ice age would force people to work together, to overcome the various weather related issues that are having an impact upon their lives. ("Paleolithic")
The use of various types of tools / technology would change the way humans would live their lives. This is because, the ice age would force everyone to utilize new survival techniques that were often not focused on. Prior to the ice age, most humans were considered to be hunter and gathers. This meant that they would often rely on killing various types of animals, as their way of providing food and clothing for themselves. At the same time, humans would often gather various fruits and berries to consume. Once the ice age began this would all change, as the total…...

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Being able to merge the resources of a variety of different specialists is one strength of the Memorial Herman approach. In the future, as the interrelationship between the body and the brain, and psychological disorders and overall functioning has become an accepted part of mainstream science: studies such as these will be even more important for research institutes. Memorial Herman is clearly on the cutting-edge of the field in this regard.
Because of its impressive outreach, the hospital is also able to draw upon a wide array of specific populations, as in the case of studies such as the "Evaluation of cardiovascular effects of smoking cessation in HIV-infected patients" (Bell 2009). Few other hospitals would be able to draw from a large amount of HIV-positive patients who were smokers and willing to participate in research studies. The study may prove beneficial to the research subjects as well as to the…...

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About us. (2009). Memorial Hermann. Retrieved November 12, 2009 at  http://www.memorialhermann.org/aboutus/ 

Bell, Tanvir. (2009). Evaluation of cardiovascular effects of smoking cessation in HIV-infected patients. Memorial Herman. Retrieved November 12, 2009 at http://www.memorialhermann.org/locations/texasmedicalcenter/heartandvascularinstitute/content.aspx?id=5772 

Frazier, Lorraine. (2009). Interactions among depressive symptoms and genetic influences on cardiac outcomes. Memorial Herman. Retrieved November 12, 2009

The first is $995 for the unit and $12 for the blankets. The second is $1,499 for the unit and $20 for the blankets. The third is $3,995 for the unit and $22 for the blankets. The fourth is $5,000 for the unit and $25 for the blankets. Fixed costs are $500,000. The contribution margin is expected to be 70% on the units and 60% on the blankets on the delivered price.
Our demand estimates are derived based on the price relative to the main competitors, and take into consideration the impact of having to gain formal approval beyond the $1,500 price point. We have also assumed that wherever we set our price point, we will need to offer a discount. Buyers expect to receive a discount, so we believe that even if we offer a low price point there will be a psychological need on the part of the…...

However, "although not as critical as going without water, missing even a few meals can cause a host of undesirable complications," such as lethargy, confusion and disorientation, poor judgment, a weakened immune system and the "inability to maintain body temperature which can lead to hypothermia, heat exhaustion and heat stroke." Much like studies done on surviving without water, exactly how long a person can go without food varies tremendously, yet it is dependent on several important factors, such as a person's overall state of health, the amount of muscle on the body which is "broken down by a starving body and used for both fuel and nutrients," the amount of body fat (an overweight person will normally survive longer than a thin or underweight person), a person's metabolism and the temperature of the environment in which a person finds himself; that is, a cold environment expends additional calories to stay…...

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This entity follows the California Clean Air Act and the Federal Clean Air Act so that it is responsible for air monitoring, permitting, enforcement, long-range air quality planning, regulatory development, and education and public information activities with regard to air pollution.
A more recent concern has developed as the first cruise ship to enter Monterey ay since 1966 caused environmental groups to demand increased protection for marine sanctuaries and to increase regulation of the cruise ship industry. The water around Monterey ay has also been affected by sewage spills at local beaches, leading to viral and bacterial contamination. In 2000, four Monterey County beaches were closed because of sewage spills, and twenty-five warning advisories were issued. In 2001, there was one beach closure and eleven advisories. It has also been found that there is inadequate storm pipe maintenance in cities on the Monterey peninsula.

The California Ground Squirrel is a large…...

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Effects of Underage Drinking

Underage drinking is a serious issue that can have lasting consequences for young people. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines underage drinking as the consumption of alcohol by minors under the age of 21. In the United States, underage drinking is illegal and can result in significant penalties.

There are many factors that can contribute to underage drinking, including peer pressure, parental influence, and social media. Young people who are exposed to alcohol at a young age are more likely to begin drinking underage. Additionally, children who have parents who drink alcohol are more....

Key Factors Contributing to Surgical Site Infections in Obstetrics and Gynecology Patients
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant complication in obstetric and gynecological (OB/GYN) surgery, leading to increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and healthcare costs. Understanding the key factors contributing to SSIs is crucial for implementing effective prevention strategies.
1. Preoperative Factors:
Diabetes and obesity: Impaired wound healing and immune function increase the risk of infection.
Smoking: Nicotine constricts blood vessels, reducing oxygen and nutrient delivery to the wound.
Malnutrition: Inadequate nutrition compromises immune function and wound healing.
Vaginal infections: Preoperative colonization of the vagina with pathogens can increase the risk....

Hypothermia is primarily a physical condition that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe societal indifference towards the most vulnerable members of our communities.

In this metaphorical sense, "hypothermia" can represent a lack of empathy and compassion towards those who are struggling or in need. Just as hypothermia can be life-threatening if not treated promptly, societal indifference towards vulnerable populations can have serious consequences for those individuals. This metaphor highlights the importance of addressing social issues and caring for the most....

Hypothermia: A Physical and Metaphorical Affliction

Hypothermia, a life-threatening condition characterized by abnormally low body temperature, extends beyond its physical manifestations. It also serves as a potent metaphor for societal indifference towards the most vulnerable members of our communities.

Physical Hypothermia

Physically, hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, immersion in frigid water, or certain medical conditions can trigger hypothermia. Its symptoms range from shivering and confusion to loss of consciousness and organ failure, ultimately leading to death in severe cases.

Metaphorical Hypothermia

Metaphorically, societal hypothermia refers to the indifference and neglect inflicted upon....