Tuberculosis is an airborne bacterial infection caused by an organism called myobacterium tuberculosis. It’s spread through the air from person to person such as when someone with pulmonary tuberculosis coughs or sneezes. In this episode, we’re diving into the key things to know about tuberculosis for your nursing school exams:
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#508: MMM - Your First Code Blue
New nurses, this one's for you! We're talking about what that first code actually feels like, why the calm you see in other nurses doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for this, and why your contribution matters even when you're not the one leading. If you're a new nurse and this mome ... Show More
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What is the Beers List of Medications? - ENCORE! #169
The Beers Criteria, or Beers list, is a list of medications which are considered to be potentially harmful medications for individuals over 65 years old due to risks or side effects that outweigh the benefits. In this episode, you'll learn: Beers criteria Why this list matters Ke ... Show More
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Sep 2023
206. Conquering Consumption: An Approach to Tuberculosis
Send us Fan MailListen to this episode for a great summary on TB infection and TB disease! We also discuss new updates and Canadian specific guidelines. Episode written by Dr. Kevin Zhang, PGY2 Internal Medicine and reviewed by Dr. Jane Batt, Respirology and Dr. Kevin Venus, Gene ... Show More
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