The Operating Room    Prior to surgery, extreme measures are taken to prevent the spread of infection. The surgical team spend a significant length of time scrubbing up. In addition, sterile gowns and  gloves are worn. Masks are used over the nose and mouth. The operating room has been cleansed sterilely. The patient has also been prepped, as ordered by the doctor.     Potential problems of the surgica ..read more

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Dear nurses,  I just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Please enjoy my video if you can find the time: Holiday Cheer.   ..read more

Scenario: Pam has been admitted to the hospital with complaints of abdominal pain over a period of time. The doctor has decided to do an ERCP ( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for this questionable abdominal pain. This will be reflected in the care plan. What is an ERCP? An ERCP ( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is a procedure that is performed using a flexible tube, with a light at the end. The tube is called an endoscope. It is passed from the mouth to the duodenum. Contrast dye is injected through the endoscope. This allows the doctor to visualize the pancr ..read more

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  Assessment When a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility, the medical staff is responsible for doing an assessment so a diagnosis can be made. Scenario: In the scenario above, Mrs.G is admitted to the hospital with complaints of headaches and poor coordination for the last two weeks. The nurse takes a history and does an assessment. She  documents her findings. Diagnosis The doctor examines Mrs.G and makes a diagnosis based on the nature of the complaints. He plans to run some tests, in order to  confirm the diagnosis. The care plan will reflect the problems  ..read more

  WHAT IS THE AORTA?  The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It is a very powerful artery and originates in the heart. The aorta carries oxygenated blood. It works its way through the chest and abdomen,  then divides up to supply blood to the legs . *The heart is a pump that pumps blood around the body. WHAT IS AN ANEURYSM? An aneurysm is a bulge or balloon in a blood vessel. The majority of aneurysms occur in the abdominal  area.They may also occur along the blood vessels that divide, after leaving the abdominal a ..read more

     When a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility,  information such                       as allergies, past medical history, height, weight and medications taken,                                    are all recorded.This type of information is very important, as it will help                              the doctor when prescrib ..read more

  Hypothermia may occur outdoors or indoors. The key to prevention, is taking necessary measures to stop this. It is important to understand the causes and ways to prevent the occasion. Here are some helpful hints: - THINK AHEAD if going hiking , skiing or engaging in other   outdoor activities. - Always carry an extra set of warm clothing and enough fluids. - Try to keep small children well hydrated  and avoid prolonged    overexposure of small children to very cold weather. Scenario: In the image above, a patient has just arrived in PACU. His core tem ..read more

  Scenario: A Code Blue is in progress. in the Emergency Room The medical staff have gathered around the bedside to assist. Unfortunately, the nurse on the left got  distracted . She begins to move the paddles towards the nurse on the right. How could this happen? It is easy to make a mistake when there is so much going on in a confined space. It is important to follow all the security guidelines for a  Code Blue, like making sure no one is close to the bedside prior to defibrillation ..read more