Dear Nurses

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

IDENTIFYING E.COLI


Updated 12/25
In the image above, Mr.N ate at the local salad bar
about 6 pm last evening. He is awakened about 2 am
with severe abdominal cramps and a desperate feeling
to go to the bathroom.




Escherichia Coli is a strain of bacteria that lives in the bowel.
When found in the food, it causes gastrointestinal symptoms.
Poor hygiene may cause this to happen. 
Enjoy watching the video:
The Lymphatic and Immune system


Learn more about : Sepsis



An intravenous infusion may be started in a peripheral
site or a central line site.
Learn more by clicking on the link:



The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.
Paralytic ileus may occur .
- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.
 Warming measures are necessary.

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