Black widows are common spiders found throughout the United States and the world. How fatal is their bite? Learn about symptoms and treatment of a black widow spider bite.
Black widows are common spiders found throughout the United States and the world. How fatal is their bite? Learn about symptoms and treatment of a black widow spider bite.
There are many bariatric surgeries available for overweight patients to help them get healthier. Check out these interesting surgeries and how we, as healthcare staff, help our patients through their surgery and recovery.
Many individuals (including nurses) don't know the difference between type one and type two diabetes. Most of the adult patients we come across are managing type two diabetes. So what makes type one diabetes different?
As nurses, we are trained to administer all types of blood products. Why do we give one type of blood over another? PRBCs, platelets, FFP, cryoprecipitate? What situations merit which type of blood administration?
Learn about the patho behind sepsis and septic shock. This will make it easy to explain what sepsis is to your patients in a way that is simple and understandable.
As a medical professional, you are constantly under a great deal of stress! How do you manage this so that you can not only care for yourself but care for your patients as well?
The ammonia lab value is commonly tested in the hospital at any age. What does this lab value tell you about your patient and their condition? How do we treat it when it is elevated?
Pneumonia a very common illness that people are admitted to the hospital for. Nurses should have a clear understanding of symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Learn more about what you should know in order to educate your patients.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a category of progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and some forms of bronchiectasis. Simple explanation by an ICU RN.
Why is intra-abdominal pressure monitoring important? Learn how to set up intra-abdominal pressure monitoring and how to interpret your findings.