HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL NURSES

Hi guys,

Hope you had a good Christmas.I want to wish you a very GOOD NEW YEAR and please enjoy my posts on SIMPLIFYING BASAL SKULL FRACTURE and HIPAA.

HIPAA

Enjoy learning what you need to know about HIPAA.

SIMPLIFYING BASAL SKULL FRACTURE

Basal skull fractures are usually diagnosed by CAT scan.
They are difficult to see on X-Ray. The image above,
shows what the patient with a basal skull may look like.

It is important to be able to identify the signs of a basal
skull fracture.The crack in the base of the skull may cause
CSF ( cerebrospinal fluid) to leak from the nose or ear.
A halo ring may appear on the pillow. Cranial nerves
may also be damaged.

For more helpful information, please click on the links:

Sessions 65 - Stroke or no Stroke
Stroke Assessment

and enjoy learning. 

Updated 4 /23

Learn more about : Clinical judgement 

BASAL SKULL FRACTURE

Updated 1/25

Dear nurses, 
Dearnurses.com is no longer available.Learn more about 
ICP monitoring by clicking on the link: ICP monitoring

Basal skull fractures are usually diagnosed by CAT scan. 
They are difficult to see on X-Ray. The image above,
shows what the patient with a basal skull may look like.

It is important to be able to identify the signs of a basal
skull fracture.The crack in the base of the skull may cause
CSF ( cerebrospinal fluid) to leak from the nose or ear. 
A halo ring may appear on the pillow. Cranial nerves
may also be damaged.

 For more helpful information, please click on the links:

Sessions 65 - Stroke or no Stroke
Stroke Assessment

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL NURSES

Dear nurses,

Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy learning more about the Clinical Setting.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL NURSES

Hi guys,

I just want to wish all my fellow nurses a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Please enjoy my posts below on "IMPALED OBJECT"and learning more about the Clinical Setting.

TRAUMA SERIES - IMPALED OBJECT

                                                         Impaled object

Updated 6/24

An object is considered to be impaled if it has penetrated and is fixed to the person.

It is a form of trauma. An object may become impaled in any part of the body and may
occur inside or outside.

Helpful hints:

-  an object becomes impaled in someone's body, it is advisable to secure the object
as close to the body as possible.

- Cover the object with a dressing or something clean.
- Monitor the site for bleeding and apply pressure if necessary.

  It is also advisable to monitor the person for signs of shock.
- Get help ASAP!

TRAUMA SERIES - IMPALED OBJECT

Updated  6/24

An object is considered to be impaled if it has penetrated and is
fixed to the person.It is a form of trauma. An object may become
impaled in any part of the body and may occur inside or outside.

                                             Impaled object

Helpful hints:

-  an object becomes impaled in someone's body, it is advisable to
   secure the object as close to the body as possible.

- Cover the object with a dressing or something clean.
- Monitor the site for bleeding and apply pressure if necessary.

  It is also advisable to monitor the person for signs of shock.
- Get help ASAP!

HIPAA AWARENESS

Guys,

Are you aware of the correct way to use HIPAA in the Clinical Setting? Some helpful situations are waiting for you. ENJOY!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK TO ALL NURSES - ENJOY NEW TOPICS

Dear nurses,

It is always a pleasure to serve you.

Below, new topics have been added.

Learn more about : Sepsis

Learn more about : IV assessment

Learn more about: Poor circulation

and Diabetes for the layperson

Learn more about  : Avoiding medication errors

Medical abbreviations and 

 Safe medication administration

DIABETIC CARE FOR NURSES - PART 4

Updated 8/25

Learn more about : DKA

Learn more about  : Avoiding medication errors

Medical abbreviations and 

 Safe medication administration

Diabetic complications

Scenario: Sara is a young adult who was diagnosed 
with Type 2 diabetes, about a year ago. She has now
been admitted for visual problems.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Sara's eye exam reveals Diabetic Retinopathy. This 
condition affects the blood vessels in the eye. Poor
vision and possible blindness may result from leaking
and weakening of the blood vessels.

Diabetic Nephropathy

This condition may further complicated diabetes.
Poor renal function and possibly renal failure may
result. Hemodialysis then becomes necessary.

Learn more about: Poor circulation

and Diabetes for the layperson

DIABETIC CARE FOR NURSES - PART 5

Updated 8/25

This topic has been updated. Please click

on the link for more information: Hypoglycemia

Learn more about  : Avoiding medication errors

Medical abbreviations and 

 Safe medication administration

Learn more about : Medication error

Learn more about: Defining Diabetic instructions

TRAUMA SERIES - HEMOTHORAX IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

For more helpful information on trauma and its aftermath, simply click on the link:

http://www.dearnurses.com/

and enjoy learning.

TRAUMA SERIES - HEMOTHORAX IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Updated 4/24

Dear nurses, 

Dear nurses.com is no longer available. Please click on the link:

Pneumothorax and quiz

for more updated information.

For more helpful information on trauma and its aftermath, simply click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.com/
and enjoy learning.

IDENTIFYING HEMOTHORAX IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

 

Updated 4/24

Dear nurses,

For more updated information, please click on the link:

Hemothorax

THE KEY TO SAVING A PATIENT'S LIFE IS QUICK INTERVENTION.

IN ORDER TO INTERVENE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHAT TO

LOOK FOR. HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE CLINICAL EXAMPLE.

THERE IS MORE HELPFUL CLINICAL INFORMATION ON HEMOTHORAX,

(Chapter 6) ENJOY LEARNING.

BE SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON

My fellow nurses,

Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. Please remember to be SAFE during this busy season. Avoid too much overtime and take good care of your patients!
Enjoy learning more about the Clinical Setting.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL NURSES

THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR FOR ALL OF US. SO, MY FELLOW NURSES HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

UNDERSTANDING A PNEUMOTHORAX

A pneumothorax may occur for a number of reasons. 
In the above scenario, Mr.S was admitted with a history
of lung cancer.

Signs and symptoms of a pneumothorax:

- shortness of breath

- breath sounds are diminished on the affected side

- tracheal deviation away from the side of the pneumothorax

- distended neck veins

- the heart may also become compressed

More helpful information about pneumothorax can
be accessed , by clicking on the link: 
Pneumothorax and quiz questions

ADDRESSING A PNEUMOTHORAX

Updated 12/24

What causes a pneumothorax?

A - A pneumothorax may occur for different reasons. It may be described as spontaneous, open or closed. Regardless of the cause, it is important for the nurse to act FAST in order to resolve the problem.
Causes of a pneumothorax include , but are not limited to :

- penetrating chest wounds like a gunshot or stab wound

- barotrauma ( PEEP used with mechanical ventilation 

- may occur spontaneously.

So , it is important to take quick action.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Cardioversion ,(Chapter 14) is a form of treatment used for Atrial Fibrillation.
Enjoy learning more.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Hi guys,

This week in the news, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ( page 22)was a HOT TOPIC. For those of you who are not familiar with this condition and would like to understand more, please enjoy reading more:http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step( chapters 11 and 14).

TRAUMA SERIES

Hi guys,
Hope you had a good week. Beginning this week, I would like to start a series of scenarios involving TRAUMA patients. The goal is to simplify learning about the trauma patient.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW YOUR INSTITUTION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. Here is an overview of the beginning of a TRAUMATIC EVENT, called the

GOLDEN HOUR, Chapter 7.

Enjoy learning.

TRAUMA SERIES "THE GOLDEN HOUR"

Dear nurses,

Updated 3/24

For updated information on this topic,
please click on the links below:

IV assessment

An Emergency Room experience

Dearnurses.net is no longer available.

Hope the above scenario helps you understand what happens at the Trauma scene.

There is still a lot to learn about the Trauma Patient. Enjoy learning.
Also watch Sessions 43
Whats happening in the ER?