ADDRESSING THE IMMUNE AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS

Updated 8/26

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Colds and flus may weaken the body's
Immune System.They spread very quickly in 
communal places.

Learn more, by clicking on the link:
Immune System

The Immune System and the Lymphatic
System are both entwined, like a bunch
of vines. These two systems work together. 

The Lymphatic system is made up of
nodes which are small, but have big
work to do, fending off infection.

Stress may weaken the body's Immune
 system. 

Learn more, by clicking on the link:

Immune System

Enjoy watching the video:
Stress and its impact on the body

Above, there is a hospital orientation in progress.
The nurse educator, is advising the staff how to
practice good hygiene and prevent the spread of
infection.

Prior to surgery, extreme measures are taken to
prevent the spread of infection. The surgical team
spend a siificant 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.

Liver failure may be acute or chronic. Causes include:
certain drugs, alcohol abuse and certain chemicals .

Learn more: Hepatic failure

NURSING COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Updated 4/24

Dear nurses,

Updated information can be accessed, by clicking on the links:

Nursing communication skills - Part 1

Nursing communication skills - Part 2

Are you aware that nurses are in constant communication with others.
A good degree of skills is needed to do an effective job.
Although it is not possible to win over every one, an attempt should
be made to make communication skills as positive as possible.
Nurses communicate with the doctor, patient, friends, family,
coworkers, pharmacist, therapist and many more.
So, just click on the link and enjoy our videos:
Nursing Communication Skills verbal and nonverbal
Nursing Communication Skills positive and negative

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.

Family teaching is also necessary

Learn more about:
Dehydration on a long flight
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An intravenous infusion may be started in a peripheral
site or a central line site.

Learn more by clicking on the link:
IV assessment

The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

 Warming measures are necessary.

Learn more about : The spread of infection

CHEMOTHERAPY AND BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT

Dear nurses,

Updated 8/23

Hope your week is going well. We have just
added more information on brain tumors. 
BMT ( Bone Marrow Transplant) may be ordered
for conditions such as:
- leukemia
- aplastic anemia
- breast cancer and more
Learn more about the above topics, by clcking on the link:
Chemo and BMT