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Health information and the importance of clinical coding

WebClinical coding is the process of converting health information, which may be a combination of free text language and a clinician's interpretation of this, into a …

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Sepsis 2021: a review

WebSepsis is responsible for tremendous morbidity, mortality and health-care expenditure worldwide. Over the past decade, the conceptualization of sepsis has shifted …

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Shock: causes, assessment and investigation

WebShock is a life-threatening clinical state in which cellular hypoxia develops due to an imbalance between oxygen supply and demand resulting in end organ dysfunction. It is the end result of a number of …

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A clinical approach to coma: neurological assessment …

WebComa is a state marked by the absence of arousal (wakefulness, vigilance) and awareness of one's self and environment. Patients in coma do not respond to internal or external stimuli and …

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Electrolyte disorders in the critically ill

WebIn health, over 99% of filtered chloride is reabsorbed in the distal tubule. As is highlighted in Stewart's approach to acid-base analysis, chloride is a major …

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Critical care management of adult traumatic brain injury

WebSevere traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The critical care management of TBI requires a coordinated and …

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Thyroid disease and thyroid surgery

WebDisorders of the thyroid gland are common within the global adult population. In the UK thyrotoxicosis has a prevalence of 2% in women and 0.2% in men. The …

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Health information and the importance of clinical coding

WebAbstract. Clinical coding is the process of converting health information, which may be a combination of free text language and a clinician’s interpre-tation of this, into a computer …

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Physiology of human fluid balance

WebThe daily requirement of water in health is estimated to be 20–60 ml/kg/day. Water is lost via urine, faeces and also insensible losses. Insensible water loss is the loss of water through respiration. Burns …

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Electrolyte disorders in the critically ill

WebIn health over 99% of filtered chloride is reabsorbed in the distal tubule. With growing interest in Stewart's approach to acid–base analysis, there is increasing …

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Physical rehabilitation and critical illness

WebSurvivors of critical illness suffer a range of physical, psychological and social problems known together as the post-ICU syndrome. Physical weakness is …

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Privacy, confidentiality, and security of healthcare information

WebPatients must trust doctors, their decisions and actions; this confidence extends to how we treat patients’ information. Healthcare information should be accurate …

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Patient recovery and the post-anaesthesia care unit

WebPatient recovery is a period of active patient monitoring and management during which time airway reflexes return and respiratory and cardiovascular stability …

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Flexible fibre-optic intubation

WebFlexible fibre-optic intubation offers options of airway control in awake and asleep patients, in cases with limited or absent mouth opening and complex anatomy. It may be used as …

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Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of equipment

WebNational Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance on managing the risks of CJD transmission, issued in 2006 considers retinal, optic nerve surgery and intradural …

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Tracheal intubation

WebTracheal intubation is the act of placing a tube into the trachea thus enabling oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal. Intubation is the most reliable method of …

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Clinical audit, quality improvement and data quality

WebClinical audit and quality improvement are essential processes that help to ensure that patients receive safe, effective, and high-quality care. By participating in …

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Hormonal control of metabolism: regulation of plasma glucose

WebBlood glucose concentrations are required to be maintained within a narrow therapeutic range in order to ensure the normal functioning of the body. This is …

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Patient recovery and the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU)

WebThe PACU, often referred to as the recovery room, is a specif-ically designed clinical area within the theatre complex in which patients receive ongoing care after surgery and …

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Basic principles of lasers

WebLASER is an acronym and stands for Light Amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Laser Light was first used in 1962 to treat skin melanoma and …

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The development of occupational therapy-led groups for people …

WebFibromyalgia is a complex condition which can provide a challenge to healthcare professionals. Sufferers experience widespread body pain and debilitating …

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