Scientific achievements of the 20th century provide modern medicine with evidence-based effective instruments capable of improving both the quality and the longevity of individuals life. Novel philosophies and methods of care support practically all areas of healthcare. Until present, medicine had been scholastic in its majority, namely most diagnostic and treatment approaches had been based on personal assumptions and views. With the advent of experimental medicine, randomized trials, strengthening of official institutions as well as providing educational standards, unsupported methods have become a history. Nowadays, health care delivery system monitors epidemiology of disorders in an open and trustful way, the diagnostic and treatment techniques have strong physiological basis, management approaches do not deviate from evidence-based dogmas significantly. The results of recent advances are noteworthy: many diseases can now be cured completely or at least managed at a substantially better level than 100 or even 25 years ago. Should it be cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, surgery, intensive care or pediatrics, medical teams now offer patients reliable management programs that improve health condition considerably.
The paper approaches a concrete patient suffering from various disorders with a special accent on bronchial asthma. The paper discusses and analyzes the application of evidence-based health care promotion methods to the patient under investigation.
Case Description
Ms. Jones is a 28-year-old African American woman admitted to the emergency department for evaluation of the right foot injury. She reports to have injured her ankle two weeks ago and to have taken the prescribed painkillers (tramadol and acetaminophen) without improvement. On observation, her vital signs are within normal range, she is full contact, and the foot is swelled and infected. Allergy history includes cats (wheezing, itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and asthma exacerbation) and pe