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Friday, June 16, 2006

PERNICIOUS ANEMIA





Updated 3/24

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Pernicious anemia is caused by the absense of Intrinsic Factor,
a protein that is produced in the stomach.
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The Clinical Setting Step by Step, chapter 13
and enjoy learning.

APLASTIC ANEMIA

Aplastic anemia may be Idiopathic or Acquired
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The Clinical Setting Step by Step,chapter13
and enjoy learning.

GOUT


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SIADH

Updated 3/24
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for more updated information.

SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone) is a hormonal disorder.
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DIABETES INSIPIDUS


Updated 5/24

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Wednesday, June 14, 2006

WHAT IS ICP?


Dear Nurses,
Updated 8/23
ICP ( Intracranial Pressure Monitoring) may be done for
several reasons, these include:
 - Trauma to the brain
 - Meningitis
 - Hydrocephalus
or for any reason the doctor may choose to relieve
excessive fluid on the brain.
Learn more about this helpful topic by
clicking on the link: 

ANGELS



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Tuesday, June 13, 2006

STOP!


Updated 5/24
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BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROTOCOL

Updated 3/24

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When the doctor orders blood transfusion, the nurse should be aware of the unit's
policies and procedures. Plasmapheresis is a form of blood transfusion.
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specially for the new or inexperienced nurses:
Blood Transfusion 

ALTITUDE SICKNESS


Updated 10/24

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Altitude sickness may lead to cerebral edema.
Severe headache, lightheadedness, nausea and fatigue
are symptoms of altitude sickness.

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and

CPR


Updated 11/24

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It is important to recognize that as nurses, we may be floated 
to an unfamiliar environment. Having a good knowledge base
of such topics like CPR and knowing how to read an EKG is of
great importance.


                Organizational skills in the clinical setting do matter.





Monday, June 12, 2006

CEREBRAL ANEURYSM

Updated 8/23
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PNEUMOTHORAX

Updated 10/24
Dear Nurses,

A pneumothorax may very readily occur following trauma.
The clinical picture would include: shortness of breath, tracheal 
deviation and distended neck veins. PLease enjoy watching the 
video: Sessions 8 - Chest, abdominal and spinal, 



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COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by
damage to the lung tissue and partial airway obstruction.

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CONDITIONS, VISIT:
(UNDERSTANDING RESPIRATORY CARE).
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BRONCHITIS

Enjoy learning watching the video: Sessions 13, Respiratory Distress.

Bronchitis may be Acute or Chronic
Acute bronchitis often follows a cold or infection.
Learn more by clicking on the link: Respiratory Distress

Enjoy learning more about Respiratory conditions (Chapter 8), care and treatment.

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

INSULIN REACTION
















Updated 8/23    
An Insulin reaction - to learn more, please click 
on the link: Insulin Reaction
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Diabetes Mellitus

Sunday, June 04, 2006

INTRAVENOUS INFILTRATION





Updated 4/23

Helpful hints:
-Never run IV fluids through an infiltrated site. Coolness swelling and pain are signs of infiltration.
Remember the damage done to the soft tissue close to the IV site may be permanent.
- follow your institution's
policy for IV infiltration.
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Also click on the link for IV assessment questions: IV assessment and quiz

POSTOPERATIVE CARE

Updated 8/23

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PULMONARY EMBOLUS

Updated 9/23
A pulmonary embolus may start in a vein in the calf. When a blood clot forms in a vein in the calf and travels to the lung, pulmonary embolism results. The consequences can be grave. To learn more about this topic, click on the link: Pulmonary embolus

PULMONARY EMBOLISM

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DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, CHAPTER3.
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