ABSTRACT
A 41-year-old male manufacturing engineer had a spinal cord injury after being thrown from the horse he was riding and landing on his neck. His injury was a C5 fracture with complete lower limb and trunk paralysis and partial upper limb paralysis. He was transported to the emergency department and eventually to rehabilitation. This article describes this employee's return to work.
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Quadriplegia/rehabilitation , Return to Work , Spinal Cord Injuries/rehabilitation , Activities of Daily Living , Adult , Autonomic Dysreflexia/drug therapy , Autonomic Dysreflexia/etiology , Cervical Vertebrae/injuries , Humans , Male , Occupational Health Services/methods , Spinal Cord Injuries/complications , United States , Vasodilator Agents/therapeutic useABSTRACT
A 57-year-old male working as a security supervisor in an office building was seen for return to work by the on-site occupational health nurse. He was observed to have slow gait as he entered the clinic waiting area, was pale, diaphoretic, and slow in responding to questions. His return to work note stated he was recovering from West Nile Virus (WNV). Implications for return to work are presented.
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West Nile Fever/diagnosis , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , West Nile Fever/etiology , West Nile Fever/therapyABSTRACT
L.Y., a 52-year-old project manager, had a series of minor epistaxis episodes while at work. After seeing his primary care physician, he was diagnosed with anemia which was attributed to the epistaxis. After being evaluated by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for treatment of the epistaxis, anemia continued. Eventually, he was diagnosed with celiac disease. Implications for health coaching are explored.
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Celiac Disease/diagnosis , Diet, Gluten-Free , Motivational Interviewing/methods , Occupational Health Nursing/methods , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Anemia/blood , Anemia/etiology , Celiac Disease/blood , Celiac Disease/complications , Celiac Disease/diet therapy , Epistaxis/etiology , Humans , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Sarcoidosis was revealed by a worker in an initial post-offer examination. This disorder requires careful review prior to workers being in hot or cold environments, using respirators, or traveling internationally. To protect worker health, occupational health nurses must understand the pathophysiology and risks associated with sarcoidosis.
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Occupational Health Nursing , Sarcoidosis/nursing , HumansABSTRACT
Walking is one of the simplest lifestyle changes workers can make to improve their health. Research shows a wealth of health benefits. Often, occupational and environmental health nurses are in charge of implementing walking programs. A tool is needed to continuously improve a company's walking program whether in the beginning stages or to an already established program. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Walkability Audit Tool for a healthier worksite is an easy seven-step audit tool that occupational and environmental health nurses can easily implement.
