MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Dear nurses,

Updated 4/24

Updated information on this topic, can be 

accessed by clicking on the link:
Multiple Sclerosis

Hope your week is going well. I just want
to share with you topics that have been added.
We know that Multiple Sclerosis can be a
debilitating disease and clinical trials are
being done to improve this condition.
Plasmapheresis is a form of treatment,
used for Multiple Sclerosis.
So, just click on the link:
Blood Transfusion 
and enjoy learning.

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

Dear nurses,

Hope your week is going well.I just wanted you to be
aware of the latest info on our websites. The AED
( Automated External Defibrillator) is now very readily
available in a number of places, like airports, restaurants,

shopping malls and more. Learn more about this life-saving
equipment, by clicking on: Easy EKG Reading

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.