MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Updated 12 /24

Dear nurses,

Multiple Sclerosis is considered to be a debilitating
disease. It is progressive and the damage it does takes
on a chronic path. The Central Nervous System is 
affected. 

Its cause is not fully understood and is categorized

an autoimmune disease. Clinical trials are
being done to improve this destructive illness.
Plasmapheresis is a form of treatment used for
Multiple Sclerosis.

For more helpful information on this topic, please

clickon the links:
Multiple Sclerosis

Blood transfusion

                   Plasmapheresis - used to do blood cleansing.

SPINAL TUMORS

Spinal tumors are classified intrinsic and extrinsic.
Tumors such as Schwannomas and
Neurofibromas are considered to be extrinsic.
Spinal tumors may cause symptoms such as:
back pain, weakness of upper or lower extremities,
numbness and tingling.

Learn more about this topic, by clicking on the link:
Tumors of the brain and spine

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HORMONES

Dear nurses,

Have you ever stopped to think that small organs like the
endocrine glands have such big work to do? The pituitary,
adrenals, ovaries, thyroid , islets of Langerhans and
hypothalamus are all included in this amazing system.
They secrete hormones that have a big impact on body
functions.Learn more, by clicking on the link:

Endocrine_System_and_Hormones
Enjoy learning and have a nice day!

PLASMAPHERESIS

Dear nurses,

Hope you week is going well. Multiple Sclerosis is
 a much discussed topic.

 Clinical trials are being done in an attempt to
 help improve the prognosis.

                              BLOOD WARMER
A blood warmer may be used to warm blood prior
 to transfusion of the Hypothermic patient.
 Learn more about these topics,
by clicking on the
link:
Blood Transfusion and Related Topics

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

Updated 12/24

Dear nurses,

                            Automated External Defibrillator
                                                

A  cardiac arrest can occur in a number of places.

It goes without saying, preparation for such an event
should not be confined to a hospital only.

The AED ( Automated External Defibrillator) has been
developed to help in this process. The layperson can be
trained to use the AED in an emergency.

The AED has been designed with specific prompters,
this is especially helpful for the layperson.

DEARNURSES CELEBRATES 100 VIDEOS

Dear nurses,

Hope you had a good holiday. Happy New year to all.
I am happy to announce that we have just reached our
100th video. As we celebrate this landmark, we decided
to give a special REWIND AND REFIND page. As you
click on the kink, you will be directed to our past and
special videos.
So, click on the link:
Dearnurses celebrates 100 videos

and enjoy learning.