CODE BLUE AND TOCOLYTIC DRUGS

Dear nurses,

Would you like to learn more about CODE BLUE drugs like:

- Amiodarone, Magnesium Sulfate, Vasopressin, Epinephrine

and Lidocaine

-Tocolytic drugs like Terbutaline and Magnesium Sulfate

- DDAVP used to treat Diabetes Insipidus

- Cardiac drugs like Dobutrex ( Dobutamine)

and Nitroglycerin

- Blood pressure medications like Sodium Nitroprusside

( Nipride)

- Terbutaline used to treat asthma

- diuretics like Lasix( Furosemide) and Spironolactone

(Aldactone)

Just click on the link:

Pharmacology for Nurses in the Clinical Setting, Part 4B

DEHYDRATION - WHAT IS IT?

Dear nurses,

Would you like to learn more about dehydration, its

causes, treatment and relation to natural disasters?.

Learn more by clicking on the link:

SESSIONS 30-Dehydration (What is it? ).

MATERNAL NURSING TOPICS OF INTEREST

Updated 12/24

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Fetal heart monitoring is done during labor. The nurse
monitors and assesses the mother and baby during labor.

The fetal monitor is a valuable tool for collecting information 
about fetal distress.See above.

Lanugo - fine hair which covers the neonate's body at birth.

    Prolactin is the hormone that is responsible for
    the production of breast milk. 

      The anterior part of the pituitary gland, is responsible for           
      the production of a number of hormones. These include:           
     - Prolactin, which is responsible for breast milk production .
   

     Learn more by clicking on the link: Hormones

  

FUNDAL HEIGHT AND PELVIC EXAM

Dear nurses,

During the prenatal period, the pregnant
uterus grows as the fetus does. The fundal
height is usually measured during each visit.

Learn more about measurement of the fundal height

in the pregnant woman, by clicking on the link:

Simplifying Maternal Nursing, Part 4.

DEHYDRATION - WHAT IS IT?

Dehydration may be caused by a number of conditions like

trauma involving massive blood loss, surgical intervention or burns.

Learn more about this topic, by clicking on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.com/dehydration_-_what_is_it

WHEN NATURAL DISASTER STRIKES - HAITI

Learn more about when natural disaster strikes, by watching the video:
Sessions for Nurses 29
Also learn more on Natural disasters by visiting:
http://www.dearnurses.net/when_natural_disaster_strikes_-_haiti

DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS - A CASE STUDY

DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) may occur in the diabetic patient.

If left untreated, the consequences can be fatal.

UPDATED 3/13/2023

Learn more about this topic, by clicking on the link:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis

WHEN NATURAL DISASTER STRIKES

Dear nurses,

On January 12, 2010 a massive earthquake rocked
Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The devastation was beyond
belief. Learn more about the impact and aftermath
of trauma. Simply click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.net/when_natural_disaster_strikes_-_haiti

TRAUMA FROM HEAD TO TOE

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Are you aware of the effect of trauma on the body?

Learn more about this helpful topic by clicking on the links:

http://www.dearnurses.com/traumatic_brain_injury dearnurses.com

Trauma Care understanding Chest, Abdominal and Spinal Trauma - dearnurses.com

The Aftermath of Trauma - Complications and Rehabilitation - dearnurses.com

WHAT IS POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER?

Updated 12/24

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Identifying PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

 Following a traumatic event such as a car accident, fire, sexual
assault, witness to a crime or natural disaster, some people have
great difficulty coping.

This additional stress may continue for a long period of time.

Relationships, family dynamics and work may all be affected.

Please watch the video:  Sessions 29