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Insulin is a hormone which is produced in the pancreas by special glands known as the Islets of Langerhans. When we eat a meal like hamburger,fries and  milk shake,Insulin is released in the blood stream to control blood glucose . The liver stores glucose in the form of glycogen. If the pancreas is not able to produce insulin, diabetes ensues. Diabetes Mellitus may be Type 1 or Type 2.  Learn more about: Diabetic complications Learn more about :  Diabetic education  and DKA ( Diabetic ketoacidosis

Dear nurses, Hope you had a good weekend. Just to let you know that we have videos packed with helpful information on this topic. To learn more. simply click on the link: Sessions for Nurses 16

  The clinical  scenario above shows a patient who has arrived in the ER following a traumatic event. The doctor arrives and recognizes the patient is in hypovolemic shock . When an assessment is done, suspect hypovolemic shock if there has been a large volume of blood loss following trauma.  Warning signs - decrease in oxygen saturation, blood pressure or    level of consciousness - rapid respirations or heart rate - cool, clammy skin Complications such as ARDS  or renal failure may occur as a result of hypovolemia. Learn more about this topic, by clicking on the links: AAA Blood pressure  

The heart is always at work. Hemodynamics refers to blood flow. Any obstruction to the flow of blood in and around the heart, may lead to failure. The heart is about the size of a folded fist and works to pump blood to all the body's tissues. Learn more about this topic, by clicking on the link: Here  

 Dear nurses, Please take time for relaxation, no matter how busy your schedule! Enjoy: Bydesign