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Brushing away the risk: The crucial role of daily toothbrushing in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

A phenomenon that skilled nursing teams have long appreciated was recently highlighted in a recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine , researchers Ehrenzeller and Klompas shed light on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare — oral hygiene and daily toothbrushing.

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What is PACU, and What Does a PACU Nurse Do? 

Daily Nurse

When they arrive in the PACU, these patients may have airways in place or, in some cases, be on ventilators. PACU Nurse Jobs and Salary According to an article from Nurse.org published in 2023, the median hourly rate for a PACU nurse in the U.S. In contrast, same-day surgeries are generally elective.

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How to Help Seniors Adapt to Seasonal Weather Changes

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

This article provides practical strategies to help seniors adapt to seasonal weather changes. Similarly, good ventilation can make summers more bearable. For seniors, these changes can be particularly tough. They may face health risks, isolation, and depression. Adjustments may be needed to accommodate seasonal changes.

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Anxiety Sensitivity Affects Patients’ Care, Recovery

Daily Nurse

Clinicians need to have a better understanding of the potential impact of patients’ anxiety sensitivity, or “fear of fear,” according to an article published in American Journal of Critical Care ( AJCC ).

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Resume FAQs for Nursing Students and New Nurses

Nurse.com

You can mention significant experiences you had or skills you developed, such as working with ventilators or assisting with procedures like placing an IV, in a bulleted list below your clinical experience. In fact, an article in the Journal of Nursing Education showed how helpful this practice can be. spring 2022).

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Hospice Nurses Take a Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

Nurse.com

million cases in 2050, according to an article in The Lancet. This ensures that the family and the care team honor the patient’s wishes like determining do not resuscitate (DNR) status, using ventilator support, and providing enteral feedings. million cases in 2019 to 152.8

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Caring for Someone with ALS

Traditions Health

In this article, we review the definition of ALS, common ALS symptoms, and how you can better help and support your loved one by seeking the assistance of hospice care services. Eventually, all the muscles that a person can control are affected, forcing the person to use a ventilator and/or feeding tube. What is ALS?

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