I am a Nurse

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To most of us, we believe it is a natural call on duty. To many of us, it is more than an art or a science, it is a way of life. To a few in the wrong career, it is a job that makes their ends meet. Nursing takes more than just scoring a 4.0 GPA in … [Read more...]

Testicular Cancer With Metastasis

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Testicular cancer with metastasis Recently I took care of a patient with testicular cancer and multiple metastasis to bones, lungs and the brain. This was a mid adulthood male who was admitted to the ICU with shortness of breath and pain all … [Read more...]

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

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Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease  (GERD) Case I know it has been a while since I last posted an ICU case but today I have an exciting one about GERD. I am sure most of you already know what Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease is or at least have … [Read more...]

Angioedema & Ace Inhibitors

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Today I took care of a patient with angioedema as a result of allergic reaction to ace inhibitors. You have not seen anything like this yet as it is very scary. The first staff to see this patient almost ran away yet the patient needed immediate … [Read more...]