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Knowing when a patient is in respiratory distress and will likely be intubated is a key skill you will use regularly as a nurse. Nurses in all settings come into contact with patients who decompensate, and knowing when you need to intervene can mean the difference between life and death. In this episode, we’ll talk about: * Normal respiratory findings * ... Show More
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#451: MMM - IV Infiltration vs. Extravasation—Know the Difference
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm clearing up something that confuses a lot of nursing students: the difference between IV infiltration and extravasation. ___________________ FREE CLASS ... Show More
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Oxygen is one of those therapies that nurses use every single day with almost every single patient. But did you know too much oxygen can actually cause harm?  In this episode, you’ll learn: What oxygen toxicity is and how it develops The risk factors and causes you sh ... Show More
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Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about labs and lasix. Tune in to review why you should always check sodium and potassium labs before giving lasix. See you there! _____________ ... Show More
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