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AN OVERVIEW OF THE KIDNEYS

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  The clinical scenario above shows a 38 year old female who has just been diagnosed with renal failure. THE KIDNEYS ( an overview) 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. Learn more by clicking on the link: Hemodialysis

EXCERPTS TAKEN FROM A CASE STUDY OF TRAUMA/ SEPSIS

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Scenario: Nick is a 21 year old male, who was on his way  to work , when he became involved in a head on collision. Someone called 911 and paramedics arrived on scene, to resuscitate him. IN THE OPERATING ROOM  Nick was taken to  surgery emergently. An exploratory laparotomy and bowel repair was performed. He also received 2 units of blood . He was later transferred to the ICU, in stable condition. Nick did not require any any surgical intervention for his pelvic fracture. Bedrest and physical therapy would however be necessary.   HOW DID NICK PROGRESS IN THE ICU?   An overview of the responsibilities of the ICU nurses is included above. The care plan  will reflect the potential  problems and updated as needed.  Learn more: Can a stroke be prevented? POSTOPERATIVE DAY 1 Nick made excellent progress overnight. his vital signs were stable and his mechanical ventilation which was started in the Operating Room , would be discontinued, following an...

WELCOME TO 2022

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  Dear nurses, We look forward to serving you this New Year 2022.

MERRY CHRISTMAS NURSES

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Dear nurses, We wish you the best for this wonderful holiday.  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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 Dear nurses, I just want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I look forward to serving you after the holiday.

UNDERSTANDING - INSULIN AND HOW IT WORKS

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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

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG

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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