Entries by Daphne Hanson

Retractions and nasal flaring

A term (41 weeks) female weighing 3100 g was born to a 30-year-old healthy gravida 2 para 1 mother by cesarean. Apgar scores were 9 and 9 at 1 and 5 minutes. The infant was initially well until day 3 of life, when she presented with tachypnea and increased work of breathing, including retractions and […]

The delivery of a term infant

A respiratory therapist is called to attend the delivery of a term infant. The mother has had no prenatal care and reports that her “water broke” several days ago. Immediately following vaginal delivery, the infant was placed on a preheated radiant warmer and dried with warmed towels. The infant was placed in a sniffing position […]

Acute myeloid leukemia

A patient being treated for acute myeloid leukemia asks the nurse about the future treatment options the nurse explains the patient might be a candidate for an allogeneic stem cell transplant an allogeneic transplant involves the patient receiving

Traumatic fracture of the body mandible

A patient was seen in the ED one week ago due to suffering a traumatic fracture of the body mandible, on the left side.  He is being seen today by a maxillofacial surgeon for a pre-op visit. NOTE: Assign only the injury code. This is not the patient’s first medical encounter for this injury. Guidelines […]