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?
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.
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.
The plague of long ago still exists today. How do we, as nurses, know if our patient is one of the few individuals who has contracted it? Check out symptoms and treatment for this rare illness.
It is important to know the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. What nursing interventions would you perform for these and how would they vary? Learn about these strokes from an ICU RN.
Giving insulin IV is a lifesaving measure for patients experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperkalemia. Monitoring these patients closely is essential to safe treatment. Learn the basics about IV insulin from an ICU RN.
Have you heard of the hyperbaric chamber? This unique type of oxygen treatment helps patients with a variety of medical issues. See a quick breakdown of how it helps patients from an ICU RN.
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is very real and can be fatal in some individuals if left untreated. Learn the how to manage patients with alcohol withdrawal or delirium tremens (DTs) from an ICU RN.
What are the causes and treatment of hyperkalemia (a high potassium level)? What should we, as nurses, be looking out for when treating these patients?
