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What is performed to treat a patient with craniostenosis or to relieve increased intracranial pressure?
Surgical intervention is typically performed to treat a patient with craniostenosis. The surgery involves the reshaping of the skull to correct the abnormal fusion of the cranial sutures. In cases of increased intracranial pressure, a shunt may be placed to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to another part of the body, relieving the pressure.
How does CEA testing prove valuable in detecting recurring cancer?
A rising CEA level may be the first sign of cancer return, and may show up months before other studies or patient symptoms would raise concern.
What patient is most at risk for fluid overload?
anemick
What is the purpose of the ECG electrode?
To prevent the patient from getting shocked
What is Modified Aldrete Score?
The Modified Aldrete Score is used in post anesthesia care units to determine the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood. A score of 9 or above is required for a patient to be discharged.
How is a diagnosis for Kawasaki syndrome carried out?
Once other diseases have been ruled out, the patient's symptoms will be compared with a set of diagnostic criteria. The patient must have a fever lasting five days or longer that does not respond to antibiotics
What if a patient has no peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract?
The patient would be unable to expel his or her stool, leading to intestinal obstruction.
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an conscious patient?
tongue
What is the common cause of upper airway obstruction in a trauma patient?
TONGUe
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious supine patient?
The most common cause of airway obstruction in any patient - supine or not - is the tongue. This is why the first maneuver that should be performed on a patient not breathing is the head-tilt/chin-lift or the jaw thrust. This is to help clear the tongue from the airway and may allow the person to breathe again.
What is the first step to diagnostic coding?
The first step in diagnostic coding is to determine the reason for the patient encounter and identify the main diagnosis, symptoms, or condition documented in the medical record. This information will be used to select the appropriate diagnostic code from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code set.
What are the symptoms of Wegener's granulomatos?
The symptoms of WG, and the severity of the symptoms, vary from patient to patient. One of the most common features is a chronic runny nose
How is urine obstruction tested?
A catheter placed through the urethra and into the bladder can show how much urine remains in the bladder after the patient urinates--a measure of how severe the obstruction is.
How is placental abruption diagnosed?
Diagnosis of placental abruption relies heavily on the patient's report of her symptoms and a physical examination performed by a health care provider.
What contains the physician's findings based on an examination of the patient?
The physician's findings based on an examination of the patient are typically documented in the medical record. This documentation includes details on the patient's symptoms, physical examination findings, diagnostic test results, and the physician's assessment and plan for treatment. The findings are used to guide further care and decision-making for the patient.
What are the early warning signs of colitis?
Symptoms of colitis vary from patient to patient and some symptoms are not apparent to the patient. Some signs include problems with digestion.
What is diagnostic impression?
A diagnostic impression is a preliminary assessment made by a healthcare provider, such as a doctor or psychologist, based on the patient's symptoms, medical history, and physical examination. It helps guide further evaluation and treatment planning. It is not a final diagnosis but a working hypothesis that may change as more information is gathered.
