A major consideration for proned patients is pressure relief. @TheNPIAP have produced a document outlining key issues. I've compiled it into a short thread here. #foamed#foamcc#covid19#COVIDfoam@BACCNUK @brendamccluskey
On this #NationalDoctorsDay, I want to share this powerful video from Dr. Francois and Dr. Robinson and thank all of the incredible doctors, nurses, technicians, residents, fellows, and hospital staff who are putting their lives on the line to save ours.
A4: Evidence does not support the notion that cloth masks are safe for health care professionals providing care to patients with COVID-19. ANA continues to press for appropriate PPE including N95 respirators and if those are not available, medical/surgical masks. #RNAction
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the nation, we want to shed light on the incredible heroes who are rising to the occasion during these trying times. #TODAYHeroes
- One drop of lotion-free soap or dishwashing soap on each lens, wash, then air dry. No household cleaners on the lenses. This could strip away lens coating
- Frames can be cleaned with whatever
- Contacts can be cleaned by throwing them in the garbage and using glasses instead
We offer our deepest condolences to the families of #nurses who have paid the ultimate price as a result of this pandemic. It’s critical that we continue to fight for appropriate protective equipment to stop these avoidable tragedies. https://t.co/ZuKIDQrPR1 #GetMePPE
A very simple curve that tells a tragic story
1. China w/ 4 times the population of the US was able to flatten their curve
2. The US has now blown thru China's case N (tip of the iceberg d/t no testing for 2 months) to be the #COVID19 epicenter
3. The worst is yet to come
Declaring a State of Emergency in @CityofPhoenixAZ wasn’t made lightly. However, our medical professionals need all the help they can get & closing bars and moving restaurants to take-out/delivery/drive-thru helps #StopTheSpread. The health of our community comes first. #COVID19
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the mass shooting in #ElPaso today. We send strength and courage to all nurses providing the best care to all victims during this horrible time. #elpasoshooting
M12: I plan on being active and disseminating my work through @AACNme. This organization will allow me to contribute and stay up to date on cutting-edge information in the critical care arena #NURS751
M11: One difference between EBP and PBE is PBE's emphasis on cultural considerations - preaching to a HF patient about a healthy diet is only as effective as their perception of a healthy diet and their ability to access healthy food #NURS751
@Nurse_Alvin Great idea @Nurse_Alvin! Providers also struggle with early recognition of ARDS. Maybe we could use CDS to pull information from the EHR and create an alert directing the provider to recommended standards of care when a patient meets Berlin criteria for ARDS #NURS751#AJNURS751
WK10 @CardioSmart is an initiative created to educate patients about heart disease. It is a reliable source for cardiac patients because it's created and managed by American College of Cardiology (@ACCinTouch) which is dedicated to providing accurate, unbiased info #NURS646SS19