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Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) is a serious and rare complication of dialysis that involves a range of neurological symptoms that are primarily considered to be a consequence of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure. Learn about the pathophysiology of DDS and how we prevent (and treat it) in this episode! Review the very important conce ... Show More
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ENCORE! #51: The Scoop on Poop
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episode 51, which is about all things poop - and a reminder to treat your patients with dignity, especially when you're helping them wit ... Show More
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#474: PodQuiz - Ostomies
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. These mini-reviews are a great way to study on the go, and they give you a taste of what it’s like inside Study Sesh, my audio study tool ... Show More
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This episode is a lesson I'm sharing with you from my course Med Surg Solution which dives into tips and tricks about ostomies. There are an estimated 13.5-14 million people living with an ostomy worldwide, which is about 0.1% of the population, or 1 in 1000 people. You'll likely ... Show More
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