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News–
Publisher Announces Partnership With Laerdal Medical
ANA Joins SCHF Coalition In Demanding Stronger Protections From Toxic Chemicals
Health Workers Trained To Take Emotions More Seriously May Prevent Depression Among Patients
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Tip of The Week- Tuberculosis Review
Tuberculosis or TB is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or talks.
Individuals who have been exposed to the bacteria may not necessarily exhibit symptoms especially if they have a strong immune system, however, a tuberculin test or special TB blood test will show a positive reaction. Those infected with latent TB will not spread the bacteria but will progress to active TB if their immune system weakens.
Since tuberculosis is highly infectious, nurses and caregivers have to take special precautions to prevent the spread or contracting the infection like isolation, use of personal protective equipment and proper disposal and disinfection of sputum stained articles like utensils, sheets and the like.
It is also necessary to let the patient understand the importance of completing and adhering to the medication regimen for patients with latent TB to prevent active TB disease, and for patients with active TB to eradicate the bacteria and avoid recurrence.
CDC- TB Continuing Education Activities
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Song this week: Mike McGill with “Southern California”
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Welcome to Episode 116
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Trapped Father Survives With Help of Phone Application
Melbourne Nurse Feels Pull From Haiti
Florida Governor Allows Out-of-State Nurses in Hospitals
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Tip of The Week-Review of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
The upper respiratory tract consist of respiratory organs from the trachea moving up which includes the larynx, throat, nose and the mouth and infection of of the upper respiratory tract is referred to as “colds”.
The common cold is usually a viral infection with symptoms including nasal congestion, runny nose, low-grade fever and cough which is usually dry. Coughing with secretions in an upper respiratory infection may be the result of post-nasal drip which is nasal secretion that have dripped to the back of the throat.
Acute sinusitis may be a resulting symptom of upper respiratory infections. the opening air-filled spaces in the skull become blocked with mucus which makes bacteria grow more easily.
On the other hand, lymph nodes like the tonsils can be overwhelmed by the ongoing infection and become inflamed, thus, resulting to tonsillitis.
Since the common cold is a viral infection, treatment modalities are directed at relieving the symptoms. In children, low-grade fever should not be treated with aspirin because of its association with Reye Syndrome.
Nursing care includes increasing fluids to moisten mucus membranes and facilitate secretion of mucus, administration of prescribed medications for symptoms and promotion of rest and comfort.
Upper Respiratory Infections by eMedicine
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Song this week: Carrie Cunningham with “Single Life”
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Welcome to Episode 115
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Vaccine Refusal Raises Chickenpox Risk
2010 Immunization Schedule- American Academy of Pediatrics
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Tip of The Week- Overview of Shock
Shock in general is defined as a critical condition brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body. There is failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate blood flow. This sharply curtails the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to vital organs. It also compromises the kidney and so curtails the removal of wastes from the body.
Shock can be due to a number of different mechanisms including not enough blood volume (hypovolemic shock), infection at a systemic level (septic shock), and not enough output of blood by the heart (cardiogenic shock).
To have a better understanding on the different kinds of shock, follow the links below.
Hypovolemic Shock by eMedicine
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Song this week: Chad Hollister with “Grow”
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Welcome to Episode 114
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News–
Health Care and Nursing Jobs Continue to Be in Demand
Universities Team Up on Advanced Degree
The New Katrina Flood: Hospital Liability
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Tip of The Week- Street Drug Contaminants with Lisa Booze of Maryland Poison Center
Nurses see patients coming in from drug abuse from time to time. Through nursing assessment and knowledge on common substances abused, nurses can tell what the patient may have taken. However, what most health care providers do not know is that street drugs are not always pure. Other substances are added to these street drugs to extend their effects, dilute the drug or for whatever reason the dealer may have.
Specific chemicals or medications added to the drugs are difficult to identify eve by the user because it may or may not change the appearance or the taste. If patients are exhibiting signs and symptoms that do not correspond with the reported drug that was used, it is advisable to contact the local poison center so they could help identify the added substance and provide measures to reverse the effects of the drug.
DrugScope on How Pure are Street Drugs?
Office of National Drug Control Policy: Street Terms
Commonly Abused Drugs by National Institute of Drug Abuse
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Song this week: I’m Not Responsible by Laura Clapp
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Welcome to Episode 113
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News–
Spoon Size Leads to Medicine Dosage Errors
Studies Show Quitting Smoking Increases Risk for Diabetes
Autism Clusters Liked to Parenting and Not Local Toxins
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Tip of The Week- Patient Education
Patient education is one of the most important service that nurses can provide. Though most nurses may not have the time to perform patient teachings, it is not an excuse to dismiss the task. Patient understanding on their illness and the treatment process they have to go through is essential for them to cooperate and ensure post-discharge compliance especially for disorders needing permanent lifestyle or diet changes and maintenance medications.
For the teaching process to be a success, nurses should consider factors that may hinder understanding like language barriers, cultural differences, education, and age.
For tips on how to perform a successful patient teaching session and making patient handouts, refer to the links below.
Guidelines for Preparing Patient Education Handouts
BNET Article on Patient Education and the Nursing Process
The Role of Patient Education in Nursing
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Song this week: Downtown by Matthew Ebel
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