http://www.nursingshow.com Nursing Show Online Radio | Podcast | News, Comment, & Tips for RN, LPN, Student Nurses Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:03 +0000 en hourly 1 Every weekly Nursing Show episode features news, tips and tricks, medication information, nursing career interviews, education and commentary for nurses, RN, LPN, BSN, and nurse students, and anyone interested in general medical information. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S podmedic@mac.com podmedic@mac.com (Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S) MedicCast Productions, LLC For Nurses, By Nurses with news, commentary, tips, interviews, and education. nurse,nursing,nurse student,education,medical,hospital,patient,news http://www.nursingshow.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/LaptopScrubsiTunes_copy.jpg http://www.nursingshow.com http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/06/26/anatomy-of-abdominal-pain-and-episode-85/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/06/26/anatomy-of-abdominal-pain-and-episode-85/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:29:22 +0000 rnproducer http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=1163 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/06/26/anatomy-of-abdominal-pain-and-episode-85/feed/ 0 abdominal pain,abdominal pain in adults,abdominal pain in children,belly ache,nursing care of abdominal pain,stomach ache,tummy ache Welcome to Episode 85 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Listen to the show! -- Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes -- it's free) Welcome to Episode 85 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). Listen to the show! --- (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/podcastdownload.jpg) Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes -- it's free) RSS Feed to subscribe (http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/podcast/) (copy url to Juice, Zune Marketplace, or your favorite podcatcher) Click the arrow to play the Nursing Show ---------------------------- Sponsors Lexi-Comp, the premium provider of mobile nursing software including new iPhone and iPod Touch (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewArtist%253Fid%253D295207927%2526partnerId%253D30) apps for Lexi Nursing, and many other Lexi-Comp Products. Visit www.Lexi.com/nursingshow (http://www.Lexi.com/nursingshow) and sign up to win a free iPod Touch and Lexi-Comp software. and Try out Go To My PC for free for 30 days, visit www.gotomypc.com/podcast (http://www.gotomypc.com/podcast) ----------------------------------- News-- Profession Takes Emotional Toll on Nurses (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155069.php) Quality of Life and Environment Required from Nursing Homes (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154857.php) Congress Address Health Workforce Shortage (http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090622/Lawmakers-address-nurse-and-primary-care-physician-shortages.aspx) ----------------------------------- Tip of the Week-- Anatomy of Abdominal Pain Abdominal pain, otherwise known as  stomach pain, belly ache, and abdominal cramps is one of the most common complaints of patients seeking help inthe ER. In the U.S. Government Census Data on ER visits (http://search.census.gov/search?q=cache:Kb1KdViQyFAJ:www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2008/tables/08s0159.xls+diagnosis&site=census&client=default_frontend&access=p&ie=UTF-8&proxystylesheet=default_frontend&output=xml_no_dtd&oe=ISO-8859-1) by diagnosis for the most recent year tracked (2005), Abdominal pain figures are high on the list for adults. Abdominal pain is usually a symptom of an underlying problem. It can range in intensity from a mild stomach ache to severe acute pain. Since there are a lot of organs in the abdominal cavity, it is difficult to pinpoint right then and there the exact cause of the pain. Sometimes, other conditions not related to the organs in the abdominal region like shingles, pnuemonias, and black widow spider bite can cause pain in the abdomen. There are some things to consider to further identify the cause of abdominal pain such as the characteristics (sharp, dull, stabbing, cramp-like, knifelike, twisting, or piercing), frequency ( brief, lasting for a few minutes, or it may persist for several hours and longer), intensity, or if it is accompanied by other symptoms like fever, vomiting or diarrhea. In infants, prolonged unexplained crying (often called "colic") may be caused by abdominal pain that may end with the passage of gas or stool. Colic is often worse in the evening. Cuddling and rocking the child may bring some relief. Mild abdominal pain can be relieved by home remedies like taking sips of water, hot packs, temporary diet modification and taking over-the-counter medications including antacids and H2 Blockers.  However, these only treat the symptoms of abdominal pain, not the cause. Specific treatment can only be instituted after the specific cause has been identified through diagnostic tests. For more information, click on the links below Abdominal Pain in Children by eMedicineHealth (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/abdominal_pain_in_children/page2_em.htm) Abdominal Pain in Adults by eMedicineHealth (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/abdominal_pain_in_adults/article_em.htm) Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/04/03/gastritis-for-nurses-and-episode-74/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/04/03/gastritis-for-nurses-and-episode-74/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:03:07 +0000 Jamie Davis http://nursingshow.com/blog/?p=859 Continue reading →]]> http://www.nursingshow.com/2009/04/03/gastritis-for-nurses-and-episode-74/feed/ 1 abdominal pain,black stool,gastritis,gi bleed,peptic ulcer disease,tarry stools Welcome to Episode 74 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. And, the founding site for the all new NursingTopStudent.com site, check it out now! Listen to the show! Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Welcome to Episode 74(http://www.promednetwork.com/pdata/badges/125x125.jpg) The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). And, the founding site for the all new NursingTopStudent.com (http://NursingTopStudent.com) site, check it out now! Listen to the show! (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/podcastdownload.jpg) Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes -- it's free) RSS Feed to subscribe (http://www.nursingshow.com/feed/podcast/) (copy url to Juice, Zune Marketplace, or your favorite podcatcher) Click the arrow to play the Nursing Show A podcast for Nurses, Nursing Students, and others interested in what it takes to be a Nurse Fill out our Survey. (http://www.nursingshow.com/survey) ---------------------------- Sponsors Lexi-Comp, the premium provider of mobile nursing software including new iPhone and iPod Touch (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewArtist%253Fid%253D295207927%2526partnerId%253D30) apps for Lexi Nursing, and many other Lexi-Comp Products. Visit www.Lexi.com/nursingshow (http://www.Lexi.com/nursingshow) and sign up to win a free iPod Touch and Lexi-Comp software. and Try out Go To My PC for free for 30 days, visit www.gotomypc.com/podcast (http://www.gotomypc.com/podcast) ----------------------------------- News-- Male Nurse on Stereotypes (http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2009/03/male_nurse_defies_sterotypes.html) Study on Nurse Retention (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/144355.php) Obama on Health Reform (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/144107.php) ----------------------------------- Tip of the Week-- Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease Review Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or infection with bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Sometimes gastritis develops after major surgery, traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections. Certain diseases, such as pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux, can cause gastritis as well. The most common symptoms are abdominal upset or pain. Other symptoms are belching, abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting or a feeling of fullness or of burning in the upper abdomen. Blood or "coffee grounds" emesis or black, tarry stools may be a sign of bleeding in the stomach, which may indicate a serious problem requiring immediate medical attention. Gastritis is diagnosed through one or more medical tests: * Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. this procedure looks at the stomach lining, checking for inflammation and may remove a tiny sample of tissue for tests. * Blood test. Check red blood cell count to see whether the patient has anemia, caused by chronic blood loss from a bleeding ulcer. * Stool test. This test checks for the presence of blood in the patient's stool, a sign of GI bleeding. Stool test may also be used to detect the presence of H. pylori in the digestive tract. Treatment usually involves taking drugs to reduce stomach acid and thereby help relieve symptoms and promote healing. (Stomach acid irritates the inflamed tissue in the stomach.) Avoidance of certain foods, beverages, or medicines may also be recommended. If gastritis is caused by an infection, that problem may be treated as well. For example, the doctor might prescribe antibiotics to clear up H. pylori infection. Once the underlying problem disappears, the gastritis usually does too (from The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse) ---- Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean