With changes to the NCLEX, it’s more important than ever that you understand electrolytes way beyond just knowing the normal lab values. In this overview, I’m sharing some of the most important things to know about electrolytes.
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Oct 19
#520: MMM - Compartment Syndrome: Risk Factors and Early Signs
By the time pulses disappear in compartment syndrome, real damage has already happened. In the episode, I'm talking about the window before that, because that's where you actually have a chance to catch it before the patient suffers serious consequences. Hit play to review who is ... Show More
7m 3s
Oct 15
Components of the BMP - ENCORE! #303
The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) is one of the most common lab tests ordered for your patients. This episode breaks down the 8 components of the BMP, which are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, carbon dioxide, glucose, BUN and creatinine. You can read the article "The BMP Deco ... Show More
21m 18s
Feb 2022
Electrolyte Physiology (Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca2+, and Mg2+)
In this BIG episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss electrolytes and ions! They explain what important roles substances like sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+), Chloride (Cl-), Calcium (Ca2+), and Magnesium (Mg2+) play in the body!What happens when we have too much or too little??*This cont ... Show More
2 h