Rhabdomyolysis means the “dissolution of skeletal muscle”. It is a syndrome caused by direct muscle injury, or a mismatch between energy production and energy consumption that results in a breakdown of muscle cells. This breakdown results in the leakage of potentially toxic intracellular ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Rhabdomyolysis
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis III
In this post, we continue with our series about Endocarditis with a discussion of Non-Infective Endocarditis and the Nursing Interventions for the patient with Endocarditis. CAUSES OF NON-INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS Non-Infective Endocarditis occurs when fibrous blood clots without bacteria ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis III
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis II
In this post, we continue with our discussion of Infective Endocarditis with its signs and symptoms and diagnosis. SYMPTOMS OF INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS Acute bacterial endocarditis usually begins suddenly with a high fever (102° to 104°F); tachycardia; fatigue; and rapid and ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis II
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis I
Infective endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart (endocardium) and often involves the valves of the heart as well as any areas with abnormal connections between the chambers of the heart or its blood vessels. It occurs when bacteria in the bloodstream clump on ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis I
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: Impaired Nurses in Corrections
One in ten doctors and NURSES abuse drugs or alcohol. Is this surprising to you? It was to me when I first read it. Although this number (10-15%) is equivalent to abuse rates in the general public, those of us in healthcare have a special responsibility to be able to think and act clearly as we ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: Impaired Nurses in Corrections