Team Roles and Dynamics RolesTeam Leader – organizes the group, monitors individual performance of team members, models excellent team … [Read more...] about Team Roles During ACLS (Code Blue)
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Angioedema & Ace Inhibitors
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 … [Read more...] about Angioedema & Ace Inhibitors
Signs of Early Pregnancy
Pregnancy causes many changes in your body, and you might notice some of them very soon after you become pregnant. Signs of pregnancy are: You … [Read more...] about Signs of Early Pregnancy
How to Calculate Gestational Age
What is gestational age? Gestational age is the age of an unborn baby, or fetus in the uterus. It is measured in weeks and days and is based on the … [Read more...] about How to Calculate Gestational Age
How to Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that evaluates the ratio of your weight to height to determine if you are at a healthy body weight. BMI is … [Read more...] about How to Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
Cocaine Addiction & Treatment
What is Cocaine Addiction & dependence? Dependence on cocaine means that you have a strong emotional, psychological, and physical need to take … [Read more...] about Cocaine Addiction & Treatment
Understanding Sexual Addiction
What is sexual addiction? Sexual addiction is a pattern of sexual behaviors acted out even though it is harmful to self or others. How does sexual … [Read more...] about Understanding Sexual Addiction
HOW IS ALCOHOLISM DIAGNOSED
Barriers to a Diagnosis: Even when people with alcoholism experience withdrawal symptoms, they nearly always deny the problem, leaving it up to … [Read more...] about HOW IS ALCOHOLISM DIAGNOSED
Nail Psoriasis
Nail PsoriasisPsoriasis can affect the nails in up to 50 percent of patients, and this number can be higher if psoriatic arthritis is present. … [Read more...] about Nail Psoriasis
How to Treat Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp Psoriasis The scalp is one of the most common and persistent areas affected by psoriasis (occurring in about 50 percent of all patients) and … [Read more...] about How to Treat Scalp Psoriasis
Plaque Psoriasis
Plaque Type Psoriasis The most common form of psoriasis is known as plaque-type psoriasis (or psoriasis vulgaris). As previously explained, the … [Read more...] about Plaque Psoriasis
How to write ICU nursing note
ICU and other critical care areas requires critical charting where every dimension of care and safety is fully and well documented. As a critical care … [Read more...] about How to write ICU nursing note
Most Rapes Are Provoked by Women
There are millions of people allover the world who have been victims of rape. Rape is so traumatic that all rape victims suffer some degree of post … [Read more...] about Most Rapes Are Provoked by Women
Hydrocephalus or Chiari Malformation?
Q. Does this sound like hydrocephalus to anyone? I have a bulge in the lower rear of my skull, it feels like a bone. I have constant headaches in that … [Read more...] about Hydrocephalus or Chiari Malformation?
Understanding cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a condition that occurs when the brain is still developing, usually because of anoxia. Cerebral palsy is a disabling condition … [Read more...] about Understanding cerebral palsy
HIV Awareness Video
The fastest growing group of people infected by HIV is heterosexual women under 30. … [Read more...] about HIV Awareness Video
Heroin Addiction Video
Meet people deep in the throws of a heroin addiction, with no way out. … [Read more...] about Heroin Addiction Video
Stem Cell Research Using Human Embryos is Acceptable
The undifferentiated cells of a human embryo often referred to as "stem cells" hold limitless promise for medical research. Theoretically, such cells … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Research Using Human Embryos is Acceptable
Heroin Abuse and Addiction
Heroin Abuse and Addiction Heroin is a powerful narcotic drug commonly found on the streets that can be injected, smoked, or inhaled. Parents … [Read more...] about Heroin Abuse and Addiction
Ativan/anxiolytics/benzodiazepines Addiction
In this video Gwen discusses anxiolytics (anti-anxiety medications). These medications are sometimes also called minor tranquilizers. These drugs … [Read more...] about Ativan/anxiolytics/benzodiazepines Addiction
How birth control medications work
Birth control medications alter hormones in the body, interfering with ovulation. There are several hormones and processes that affect the process of … [Read more...] about How birth control medications work