WHAT IS DIC?

What is DIC?

DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) is 
a clotting disorder that is initiated by some other
underlying condition.

What causes DIC?
 DIC may be caused for many reasons. Some of the
 causes may include: sepsis, renal failure, trauma,
and abruptio placenta.

What are some ways to diagnose DIC?
Diagnostic tests include: PT/ PTT and
Fibrinogen.

Learn more by clicking on the link:
Sepsis an overview
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WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR AND MORE LEARNING

Updated 9/25
 Dear nurses,

Hope you had a good holiday, As we begin a new year,
it is important to remember ways to prevent the
spread of infection. Above is one of many.

What is the role of the nurse educator?
the The nurse educator is fully engaged in teaching 
student nurses about the importance of taking the
necessary precautions to prevent the spread of infection
in the hospital setting. 

Learn more about: The Immune system

Scenario: Bob went to the gym and pumped iron.
Shortly after, he developed an explosive headache.
Later Bob came to learn that he had ruptured an
aneurysm in his brain. 

Learn more about: Subarachnoid hemorrhage
and  Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

 

Learn more about : Critical thinking

Scenario: A patient was involved in a car accident. 

Trauma to the chest area, has resulted in a pneumothorax.

Learn more about: Pneumothorax