In this week’s episode I’m talking you through a potent medication used in the critical care setting to treat severe hypotension that has not responded to fluids. And that, my friends, is norepinephrine (brand name Levophed). Using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework, we’ll dive into the need-to-know info so you can feel confident in clinical, on the job ... Show More
Sep 14
#513: MMM - SIRS vs. Sepsis vs. Septic Shock
This is a quick review of SIRS vs sepsis vs septic shock, including what distinguishes each from the next, the earliest clinical signs of this whole progression (hint: it's not hypotension), and why knowing these things matters. ___________________ Nursing School Survival Bluepr ... Show More
11m 20s
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Contributor:</strong> Travis Barlock MD</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Three categories of pressors: inopressors, pure vasoconstrictors, and inodilators</p> </li> < ... Show More
