Pectus Excavatum Pectus excavatum is congenital abnormal formation in the rib cage, which causes the sternum to grow inward, this causes the look of a sunken chest. There are mild and severe cases of pectus excavatum. If this abnormal development is left untreated, it can cause pressure on the thoracic cavity including the heart and lungs. Pectus excavatum generally appears more physically prominent in adolescence into teenage years due to puberty. This deformity causes not only side effects to
Patience and diligence are vital skills. Without them you won’t get anywhere; and without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. I was born with a birth defect called Pectus Excavatum, sometimes referred to as sunken chest but basically it is the sunken appearance of the sternum along with the chance of heart being displaced and/or rotated and the overall capacity of my lungs are decreased. In other words it sucks. So that was a constant struggle in my life, I couldn’t preform to my full potential
Blackman Story is a monologue by Helen Haskell that tells the story of the tragic death of her son Lewis Blackman at the age of 15 in the year 2000 (Acquaviva 2013). Lewis Blackman was admitted to the hospital for a new procedure to correct his pectus excavatum. This procedure was new and was suppose to be safer than the older alternative surgery. Lewis Blackman’s mother, Helen Haskell states that the drug used to control her son's pain following the procedure was Tordol, which she feels, along with
In “My Beloved Word,” written by Sonia Sotomayor, Sonia writes an autobiography of the hardships she has endured. She reminisces her struggles, defeats, and accomplishments throughout different stages in her life. Sotomayor, who spent her childhood in the streets of the Bronx and Coop City in New York, is a woman of determination and strong will. From fighting diabetes at an early age and losing countless confidants, to attending an Ivy League institution and now a Supreme Court Justice, the highest
Marfan syndrome is a primarily an autosomal dominant disorder that affects 1 in 5000 people worldwide. Marfan syndrome is connective tissue disorder that results in a mutation in the Fibrillin 1 gene. The life expectancy of an individual with Marfan syndrome is close to normal with early detection, but Marfan syndrome still remains underestimated due in large part to characteristics similarities that are common in general public. This is compounded by the 25 percent of individuals with a new gene
patient care, disgruntled staff, and high nurse turnover. Hook your themes here. Background Lewis Blackman was a fifteen year old boy whose death was triggered by the numerous errors caused by his healthcare professionals. He was suffering from a Pectus Excavatum, a non-life threatening condition. His mother, Helen Haskell, was attracted to an advertised surgery that boasted all the benefits of the procedure without proclaiming the risks. He checked into the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s
Case: Lewis Lewis is a fifteen year-old student who is top of his class. He was well rounded student, a prize winning mathematician, a writer for the local newspaper, and an experience actor. Lewis was born with a congenital deformity called pectus excavatum. The sternum and rib cage grow abnormally and produces a caved in appearance of the chest. Lewis’s parents saw an article advertising a new procedure to help correct the defect. After researching the surgeon, an appointment was made and soon
outcomes (Mitchell, 2008). The Lewis Blackman Case 1 of 1 point accrued On Thursday November 2, 2000, 15 year old Lewis Blackman checked into Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital (MUSC) in Charleston for elective surgery on his pectus excavatum, a congenital
within the hierarchy of the healthcare system, and patient-centered care should be implemented to ensure the safety of patients today. Background Information Lewis Blackman was a 15 year old boy born with a congenital chest deformity known as pectus- excavatum (Haskell, 2009). Doctors informed Lewis and his family about a new minimally invasive procedure that could fix his condition. Lewis and his family decided to have elective surgery which unfortunately resulted in many complications which led to
I am one of those kids who grew up in the church, whose parents never let them miss a Sunday School class or youth group on Wednesday nights, who enrolled them in a private Christian school for over 11 years. I was also one of those kids who was honestly indifferent about it all. I did not fight them on it often except occasionally when I was just really tired and wanted to skip a Sunday to sleep in. I loved the Lord and understood the gospel. I loved the school they put me in for those 11 years