Sentences with phrase «deep joint infections»

Unfortunately, many patients have developed deep joint infections after using these warming systems.

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When this bacteria gets into the bloodstream it may reach a bone, muscle or joint where it can multiply and cause a deep infection.

Bed sores which are not handled properly can develop further complications, including sepsis, (bacterial infection in the wound which can be life - threatening), cellulitis, (infection of the skin), infections of deeper tissue such as joints and bones, and a type of skin cancer which is associated with non-healing wounds.

Charge Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across a variety of medical disciplines Responsible for 30 residents with broad medical needs and diseases including dementia, Parkinson's, congestive heart failure, COPD, acute renal failure, MRSA, and stroke Implement physician directed treatment plans alerting medical team of patient status changes as appropriate Maintain patient charts and confidential information in a secure and organized manner Supervise and educate CNA on infection control and patient care best practices Advocate for patient rights striving to understand patient needs and concerns Administer medications via peripheral line assessing IV site and flow rate Monitor urinary elimination including consistency, odor, volume, and color indwelling catheter patients Inspect wounds for type, drainage, odor, presence of undermining and / or tunneling, and pain Collect specimens from patients for a variety of laboratory tests Assess patients receiving oxygenation therapy for symptoms of impaired gas exchange Maintain alignment of the affected joints post total hip / knee replacement Encourages deep breathing and coughing exercises Assesses pain control and evaluates response to pain management Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity