Compared with other members of the healthcare team, we nurses spend the most time with our patients. In line with this, our performance as nurses, as evidenced by studies, have an effect the quality of care rendered to patients. However, it’s not all the time that we are there to care for our patients. Though […]
Innovations in the healthcare profession have brought about numerous wonders in patient care. Not only they improve the care provided to patients, they also make life a bit easier for healthcare professionals. One of the most recent discoveries in the field is the so-called “Bullet Wound Tampon.” Ever saw a scene on television or in […]
A new surge of hope has blossomed within patients with a rare genetic disease called “stone man syndrome” as a possible cure for the condition is being studied by researchers. Fibrodysplasia ossificansprogressiva or FOP is a disease that gradually replaces muscle, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissue with bone. This is said to be caused […]
While most of your friends are finally home and relaxing, you’re just getting dressed and preparing for another long shift at work. Unlike others with a 9am-5pm job, nursing is a 24 hours a day job as patients do not choose a specific time to get sick. Any time of the day, there will always […]
Teach the patient to mobilize since mobilization improves blood circulation. Perform health teaching about the factors that can increase blood flow such as: elevating the legs slightly lower than the heart (elevation position at rest) avoiding tight bandage avoiding using a pillow, behind the knees and so on. Teach patient about the modification of risk […]
And just like that, it’s 2016! Oh, how time flies. It feels just like yesterday when you welcomed 2015 and now it’s another new year. So, what else should one expect during the first days of the year aside from eating leftover foods from several occasions? Oh, right! New year’s resolutions. What should you promise […]
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