Understand the Invisible Side of Brain Injury. … Overcome Communication Barriers. … Write Things Down. How do you care for a brain injury patient? Some general tips on how to care for a TBI include: Rest, rest, rest, and rest some more! … Keep prevention on the mind. … CheckRead More →
BPPV Diagnosis Diagnosing BPPV involves taking a detailed history of a person’s health. The doctor confirms the diagnosis by observing nystagmus — jerking of the person’s eyes that accompanies the vertigo caused by changing head position. This is accomplished through a diagnostic test called the Dix-Hallpike maneuver. What are BPPVRead More →
Nosocomial infections are infections patients acquire while admitted to a health-care facility and generally develop 48 hours or later after admission. These infections can lead to serious problems like sepsis and even death. What are the effects of nosocomial infection? Nosocomial UTI are associated with a mortality rate of 1%,Read More →
In the lateral position most of the blood flow goes to the lower lung, which will receive 60–65% of the total lung blood flow (Fig. What is the lateral position used for? The benefits of lateral positioning include increased patient comfort; prevention of pressure injury; and reduced deep vein thrombosis,Read More →
Inpatient care starts with admission to the hospital for medical treatment. Most patients enter inpatient care from a hospital’s Emergency Room (ER) or through a pre-booked surgery or treatment. … Once discharged from the hospital by the doctor, the patient becomes an outpatient. What is difference between inpatient and outpatient?Read More →
However, people living with diabetes should consider in what proportion the fruit must be eaten. This is because watermelon has a glycemic index (GI) of 72 per 100 g serving. Those with diabetes should usually think twice before consuming any foods with a GI of 70 or more. Which fruitRead More →
Studies suggest that consuming papaya decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease as well as promotes healthy skin and hair, increases energy and decreases overall weight. Are papayas high in sugar? Less Sugar: Papayas Papayas are a favorite tropical fruit. You can enjoy them without eating a lotRead More →
An Authorization differs from an informed consent in that an Authorization is an individual’s permission for a covered entity to use or disclose PHI for a certain purpose, such as a research study. An informed consent, on the other hand, is the individual’s permission to participate in the research. IsRead More →
According to PayScale.com, PCT’s earn slightly more money, at $14.16 per hour compared to $12.88 for CNA’s. And although both CNA and PCT careers rate high in job satisfaction, PCT’s were slightly more likely to be “highly satisfied” with their jobs. How do I become a patient care tech? ToRead More →
Its medical uses are limited to short-term muscle relaxation in anesthesia and intensive care, usually for facilitation of endotracheal intubation. It is popular in emergency medicine due to its rapid onset and brief duration of action. What are contraindications for succinylcholine? Contraindications: hyperkalemia, bedridden patients, rhabdomyolysis, muscle trauma, burns, infusionRead More →