Sat.Feb 10, 2024

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Perianesthesia Nurses Celebrate Dynamic Career Choice

Minority Nurse

Patients are often aware of all the nurses who care for them during a medical procedure, and particularly the perianesthesia nurses who are fierce patient advocates during a time when patients are under and emerging from sedation. As PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (this year from February 5-11) celebrates all the work nurses do in this specialty and helps raise awareness of perianesthesia nursing as a career path.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Obstruction of the tracheostomy tube is a common complication and can occur at the external opening of the tube, within the inner cannula, or at the distal end of the outer cannula. Obstruction is commonly caused by dried respiratory secretions.

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Palace of Care – Ready To Go

Palliverse

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash He didn’t look too bad. He had lost weight from the time I had last seen him which was about six weeks ago. He was a bit slower to answer questions and he looked exhausted, but he didn’t look all that different. The lower leg ulcer looked worse, he had also developed a skin infection in his hip. He made it very clear to me that he did not want the infections to be treated.

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Embrace Heart Health at Home

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Embracing Heart Health at Home: The Role of OTs and PTs During American Heart Month Cardiovascular disease (CVD), encompassing conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and heart disease, significantly impacts daily life and requires specialized care strategies. Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PTs) play crucial roles in home health settings, focusing on the patient’s The post Embrace Heart Health at Home appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Embracing Heart Health at Home

AT Home Care & Hospice

Embracing Heart Health at Home: The Role of OTs and PTs During American Heart Month Cardiovascular disease (CVD), encompassing conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and heart disease, significantly impacts daily life and requires specialized care strategies. Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PTs) play crucial roles in home health settings, focusing on the patient’s The post Embracing Heart Health at Home appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.