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 Dear nurses, Hope you had a good July 4th. I have tried to put together some helpful information for the clinical nurse, in the image above.    They include the following: - When administering medications ;   Did you remember to check for a history   of allergies to medications on your patient? - Did you document the medications you gave? - The trash can is full and overflowing.    Did you notify Housekeeping? - The needle disposal is full.    Did you notify the right department to have it changed? -  Needles should never be recapped.    There is the danger of being stuck! Enjoy watching the video: Sessions 27- Critical Thinking

Dear nurses, Have a safe and happy July 4th. Please try to avoid dehydration. Increasing fluids and using sports drinks can be helpful. The image above shows a scenario of two people who decided to go backpacking in a desert place. Read more -------  

Scenario: The patient above, was in respiratory distress and placed  on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing how to assess is very important. Warning signs : Warning signs of pain on mechanical ventilation include: - agitation, tachycardia, - elevated  blood pressure, - increased  respirations  *There is also a need for suctioning, in order to maintain a patent airway. - Alarms on the ventilator are warning signs of something  needing attention QUIZ QUESTIONS 1) What are some of the warning signs of pain ? for the patient on mechanical ventilation? 2) Why is suctioning important? 3) Why should alarms not be ignored? Also enjoy watching the video: Sessions 44 - The patient on mechanical ventilation What is an AMBU Bag? A - Artificial M - Manual B - Breathing U - Unit An AMBU bag is a piece of medical equipment that is used to help provide oxygen during an emergency like CPR. It is also used to prov...

The kidneys are always at work. The kidneys have a lot of work to do filtering out waste products , even when the body is at rest. Scenario : Mrs. S is a 38 year old female who has just been diagnosed with renal failure. The doctor discusses hemodialysis to  improve the situation . What are the kidneys? The kidneys  are two bean-shaped organs located in the  abdominal cavity on either side of the spine. They work to filter out waste products from the blood. Renal failure   may occur at any age and may be acute or chronic.The course of treatment will depend on the circumstances.   To learn more, simply click on the link: Anasarca  and renal failure.

Relaxation is a beautiful thing. It decreases anxiety and helps to reduce  stress.     It starts in the ocean and ends up on  the table. Learn more about :  Malta Learn more about :  Art in Paris

Scenario : John was admitted to the ICU with difficulty breathing .He was intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation. Potential problems  of the patient on mechanical ventilation will include : -  anxiety   related to mechanical ventilation, the  doctor orders medication to reduce anxiety and  make breathing easier. - impaired gas exchange, checking breath sounds, suctioning secretions to maintain a patent airway. Troubleshooting alarms will also be necessary . - Patient and family education will help to decrease anxiety. Patient restraints may be necessary to prevent self extubation. Learn more by watching the video: Sessions 44 -The patient on mechanical ventilation Aortic rupture   may occur as a result of  trauma. Shortness of breath ,  chest or upper back pain are some of the symptoms. Cardiac Tamponade may be caused by penetrating  trauma   such as a knife wound. Pericardiocentesis is usually done to remov...

Dear nurses, Welcome to a new year!  Whether at home or where food is served, basic hygiene is a necessity. It prevents the spread of infection. Like it or not, when basic hygiene standards are overlooked, the potential for infection becomes real. Hand washing is simple and is considered to be an easy tool in preventing the spread of infection. Learn more by reading the image above.  Preventing the spread of  infection  should be a priority for every healthcare worker.  In-service education in a healthcare facility, is done on a regular basis, to provide the staff  with tips to prevent infection.  Maintaining a  safe  work environment is crucial. There are ways to accomplish this.  Examples include:  - Correct disposal of needles and syringes - Ensuring needle holders are not too full - Using gloves appropriately, not like another pair of hands -  IV sites  are maintained per protocol       - Proper di...