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Measuring Patient Temperatures

The June 2008 issue of the journal MEDSURG Nursing has the findings of a study on the variation of different methods of taking a patient’s temperature.  Read the summary article on it here at Medical News Today. The gist of … Continue reading

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Multiple Sclerosis and Episode 35

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Acetaminophen Overdoses and Episode 34

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Malignant Hyperthermia

A listener to the show from Australia, Jerry Barrett, sent me this article he had written on an ambulance transport patient and the information he discovered following that call.  It’s a great look at Malignant Hyperthermia for the readers here.  … Continue reading

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Fall Prevention and Episode 32

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Pressure Ulcers and Episode 31

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Household Cleaner Poisonings and Episode 30

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CPR and AED Week from June 1 thru 7

From the American Heart Association: CPR and AED Awareness Week (Click Here for Info) June 1–7     Heroes aren’t born. They’re trained. Each year an estimated 166,000 lives are claimed by Sudden Cardiac Arrest, an electronic malfunction that causes … Continue reading

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Cryptosporidium Infections and Episode 27

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Beta Blockers Before Surgery

Beta Blockers are a common medication choice on cardiac care units and intensive care units in hospital settings. Controlling hypertension and arrhythmias are important parts of the management of the critical care patient. A recent large scale study published in … Continue reading

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