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Critical Care resources for nursing students relevant to the emergency room/department (ER/ED) and intensive care unit (ICU). ABCDE primary survey: Airway…
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Pulmonary embolism |Causes, signs, risk factors, diagnosis & management #CriticalCare #NursingSchool #NurseHacks Nursing Cheat, Nursing Career, Nursing Study, Nursing Tips, Nursing Notes, Rehab Nursing, Nursing Programs, Nclex, Nursing Information
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A tracheostomy is initially a life saving operation but is also a life threatening one unless the airway is kept clear from secretions #CriticalCare #ERNurse #Tracheostomy #Nursing Icu Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Funny Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Care
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A tracheostomy is initially a life saving operation but is also a life threatening one unless the airway is kept clear from secretions #CriticalCare #ERNurse #Tracheostomy #Nursing
Hemodynamics Cheat Sheet: Cardiac Output/Index, Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), Pulmonary Arterial Diastolic Pressure (PAD), Pulmonary Arterial Mean Pressure (PAM), Pulmonary Arterial Systolic Pressure (PAS), Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP), Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR), Right Arterial Pressure (RAP), Stroke Volume/Index (SV/SVI), Systematic Vascular Resistance/Index (SVR/SVRI) | Hemodynamic Monitoring for Critical Care Nursing @iStudentNurse #NurseHacks Nursing Classes, Nursing School Studying, Nursing School Tips, Nursing Process
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Hemodynamics Cheat Sheet: Cardiac Output/Index, Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), Pulmonary Arterial Diastolic Pressure (PAD), Pulmonary Arterial Mean Pressure (PAM), Pulmonary Arterial Systolic Pressure (PAS), Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP), Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR), Right Arterial Pressure (RAP), Stroke Volume/Index (SV/SVI), Systematic Vascular Resistance/Index (SVR/SVRI) | Hemodynamic Monitoring for Critical Care Nursing @iStudentNurse #NurseHacks
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Infographic: Sepsis is Serious! The 3 stages, spotting the signs, SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome), and prevention methods #CriticalCare #sepsis #NursingSchool #ICU #ERNurse Nursing Procedures, Nursing Graduation, Medical Student, Medical Assistant
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Infographic: Sepsis is Serious! The 3 stages, spotting the signs, SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome), and prevention methods #CriticalCare #sepsis #NursingSchool #ICU #ERNurse
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First aid kit ideas: I like the labeled baggies- good idea for a personal kit. The tic tacs are a nice touch as well (or perhaps they're for nausea- they do help some people) #firstaid #criticalcare #nursing Emergency Preparedness Food Storage, Emergency Preparation, Emergency Supplies, Disaster Preparedness, Survival Prepping, Survival Skills, Emergency Kits, Survival Stuff, Provident Living
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First aid kit ideas: I like the labeled baggies- good idea for a personal kit. The tic tacs are a nice touch as well (or perhaps they're for nausea- they do help some people) #firstaid #criticalcare #nursing
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How to pack a First-Aid / Medical kit for traveling light, by two doctors traveling the world on motorcycle #EDC #Packinglists #FirstAid #Medical Homestead Survival, Camping Survival, Survival Gear, Camping Box, Camping Queen, Survival Hacks, Survival Shelter
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Great chart on sepsis. I had a wonderful nurse identify this in one of my patients as a new nurse (which I did not recognize)…was fortunate not to work with "nurses who eat their young" . Great learning experience that I'll never forget. Nursing 2016, College Nursing, Travel Nursing
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Great chart on sepsis. I had a wonderful nurse identify this in one of my patients as a new nurse (which I did not recognize)…was fortunate not to work with "nurses who eat their young" . Great learning experience that I'll never forget.
If there is any suspected SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) or Sepsis, the following lab tests should be collected ASAP: ABG CBC, Complete Metabolic Blood Panel (CMP), Coagluation studies Chest xray, Cardiac enzymes Cultures of bowel, urine, sputum, or any other fluids Lactate levels Urine analysis EKG Nursing Mnemonics, Nursing Schools, Medical School
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If there is any suspected SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) or Sepsis, the following lab tests should be collected ASAP: ABG CBC, Complete Metabolic Blood Panel (CMP), Coagluation studies Chest xray, Cardiac enzymes Cultures of bowel, urine, sputum, or any other fluids Lactate levels Urine analysis EKG
Beck's Triad... Cardiac Tamponade (Critical Care for Nurses) Cardiology Nursing, Cardiac Nursing, Paramedic School, Emt Paramedic, Nursing Care Plan, Critical Care Nursing
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Critical Care Made Incredibly Easy! Nclex Rn Questions, Nclex Rn Review, Dosage Calculations, Nursing Calculations, Medical Surgical Nursing, Fluid And Electrolytes
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Delirium in the ICU. Journal article citation: Khalifezadeh, A., Safazadeh, S., & Mansour, B. A. (2011). Reviewing the effect of nursing interventions on delirious patients admitted to intensive care unit of neurosurgery ward in Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 16(1), 106-112. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3203289/ (Image from iStudentNurse.com) Atmospheric Gases, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Medicine Book, Academic Research, Intensive Care Unit, Industrial Trend
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Delirium in the ICU. Journal article citation: Khalifezadeh, A., Safazadeh, S., & Mansour, B. A. (2011). Reviewing the effect of nursing interventions on delirious patients admitted to intensive care unit of neurosurgery ward in Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 16(1), 106-112. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3203289/ (Image from iStudentNurse.com)
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Medications used for acute agitation in the ER: Review of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties. Journal article citation: Baker, S. N., & Weant, K. (2012). Management of acute agitation in the emergency department. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 34(4), 306-318. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?an=01261775-201211000-00004&Journal_ID=646631&Issue_ID=1454646 Nursing Students, Nursing School, Nursing Journal, Mechanical Ventilation, Hello Nurse, Emergency Care, Paramedics, Emergency Department
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Medications used for acute agitation in the ER: Review of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties. Journal article citation: Baker, S. N., & Weant, K. (2012). Management of acute agitation in the emergency department. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 34(4), 306-318. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?an=01261775-201211000-00004&Journal_ID=646631&Issue_ID=1454646
Intensive care unit: Environmental effects on patients. Journal article citation: Wenham, T., & Pittard, A. (2009). Intensive care unit environment. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care, & Pain, 9(6), 178. Retrieved from http://ceaccp.oxfordjournals.org/content/9/6/178.full (Image from iStudentNurse.com) Market Landscaping, Hydrogen Bond, Environmental Effects, Wenham, Top Leader, Research Report
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Intensive care unit: Environmental effects on patients. Journal article citation: Wenham, T., & Pittard, A. (2009). Intensive care unit environment. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care, & Pain, 9(6), 178. Retrieved from http://ceaccp.oxfordjournals.org/content/9/6/178.full (Image from iStudentNurse.com)
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Variables of sepsis and corresponding signs. Journal article citation: Vandijck, D. M., Blot, S. I., & Decruyenaere, J. M. (2008). Update on the management of infection in patients with severe sepsis. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 27(6), 244-248. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/journalarticle?Article_ID=823438 Sepsis, Infection Control, Bid Day, Nurse Practitioner
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Variables of sepsis and corresponding signs. Journal article citation: Vandijck, D. M., Blot, S. I., & Decruyenaere, J. M. (2008). Update on the management of infection in patients with severe sepsis. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 27(6), 244-248. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/journalarticle?Article_ID=823438
Clinical signs suggestive of bacteremia. Sepsis nursing management. Journal article citation: Vandijck, D. M., Blot, S. I., & Decruyenaere, J. M. (2008). Update on the management of infection in patients with severe sepsis. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 27(6), 244-248. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/journalarticle?Article_ID=823438 Nursing Management, Nursing Degree
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Clinical signs suggestive of bacteremia. Sepsis nursing management. Journal article citation: Vandijck, D. M., Blot, S. I., & Decruyenaere, J. M. (2008). Update on the management of infection in patients with severe sepsis. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 27(6), 244-248. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/journalarticle?Article_ID=823438
Troubleshooting and Vent Settings Chart. Citation: Miller, N. (2013). Set the stage for ventilator settings. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! 11(3), 44-52. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?Journal_ID=417221&an=00152258-201305000-00009&Issue_ID=1533248 Respiratory System, Rn Nurse, Nurse Life
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Troubleshooting and Vent Settings Chart. Citation: Miller, N. (2013). Set the stage for ventilator settings. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! 11(3), 44-52. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?Journal_ID=417221&an=00152258-201305000-00009&Issue_ID=1533248
The best article I've run across that explains ventilator settings. Citation: Miller, N. (2013). Set the stage for ventilator settings. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! 11(3), 44-52. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?Journal_ID=417221&an=00152258-201305000-00009&Issue_ID=1533248 | #ventilator #respiratorytherapy #criticalcare Nursing Board, Trauma Nurse, Neonatal Nurse, Nicu, Medical Humor
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The best article I've run across that explains ventilator settings. Citation: Miller, N. (2013). Set the stage for ventilator settings. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! 11(3), 44-52. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?Journal_ID=417221&an=00152258-201305000-00009&Issue_ID=1533248 | #ventilator #respiratorytherapy #criticalcare
A journal article on shock from the critical care perspective written by a nurse that practices in Australia. (PDF format). Includes good information on cardiac function. Citation: Worthley, L. I. (2000). Shock: A Review of pathophysiology and management. Part I. Critical Care and Resuscitation, 2, 55-65. Retrieved from http://www.cicm.org.au/journal/2000/march/Shock%201.pdf (Image from iStudentNurse.com) Nursing Profession, Nursing Time, Behavioral Based Interview Questions, Nursing Interview Questions, Septic Shock, Job Training
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A journal article on shock from the critical care perspective written by a nurse that practices in Australia. (PDF format). Includes good information on cardiac function. Citation: Worthley, L. I. (2000). Shock: A Review of pathophysiology and management. Part I. Critical Care and Resuscitation, 2, 55-65. Retrieved from http://www.cicm.org.au/journal/2000/march/Shock%201.pdf (Image from iStudentNurse.com)
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Septic Shock: Helpful peer-reviewed journal article that addresses why physiologic doses of supplementation vasopressin is used to restore blood pressure levels in patients with septic shock. Article citation: Ruggiero, M. S. (2008). Effects of vasopressin in septic shock. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 19(3), 281-287. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Article_ID=808111 (Image from iStudentNurse.com) Viral Infection, Infections, Nac Supplement, Artemisia Annua, Dna Repair, Male Infertility
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Septic Shock: Helpful peer-reviewed journal article that addresses why physiologic doses of supplementation vasopressin is used to restore blood pressure levels in patients with septic shock. Article citation: Ruggiero, M. S. (2008). Effects of vasopressin in septic shock. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 19(3), 281-287. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Article_ID=808111 (Image from iStudentNurse.com)
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Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a clinical syndrome that manifests as an acute, nonspecific illness. It’s the first stage in the underlying progression of sepsis, which ultimately can lead to organ failure. Citation: Bernstein, M. (2013). Helping patients survive sepsis. American Nurse Today, 8(1). Retrieved from http://www.americannursetoday.com/Article.aspx?id=9850&fid=9802 (Image from iStudentNurse.com) Nurse Ratched, Aids Awareness, Nursing Pins, Gene Therapy, Biology
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Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a clinical syndrome that manifests as an acute, nonspecific illness. It’s the first stage in the underlying progression of sepsis, which ultimately can lead to organ failure. Citation: Bernstein, M. (2013). Helping patients survive sepsis. American Nurse Today, 8(1). Retrieved from http://www.americannursetoday.com/Article.aspx?id=9850&fid=9802 (Image from iStudentNurse.com)
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ARDS: A well-written/high-quality journal article that explains acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from the critical care nursing perspective. Citation (APA format, just italicize the "Nursing" & "39"): Gallagher, J. J. (2009). Taking aim at ARDS. Nursing, 39(10), 48-54. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?an=00152193-200910000-00017&Journal_ID=54016&Issue_ID=934724 #ARDS #RespiratoryTherapy #Nursing #JournalArticle Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Nurse Ratchet
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ARDS: A well-written/high-quality journal article that explains acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from the critical care nursing perspective. Citation (APA format, just italicize the "Nursing" & "39"): Gallagher, J. J. (2009). Taking aim at ARDS. Nursing, 39(10), 48-54. Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/CEArticle?an=00152193-200910000-00017&Journal_ID=54016&Issue_ID=934724 #ARDS #RespiratoryTherapy #Nursing #JournalArticle