This picture is the most accurate summation of this topic I have ever seen (in the form of interpretive Zoidberg) – Reproduced from a great article on this subject by Pediatric EM Morsels @ http://pedemmorsels.com/palpation-of-pulse-for/ Feeling for a pulse in a patient suffering cardiac arrest is one of the more misunderstood actions associated with advanced …
While many factors impact our ability to deliver effective care to our patients, positioning is one of the simplest, but most meaningful interventions we can provide. Different positions help to facilitate different interventions or physiological processes. Supine: Facilitates abdominal assessment & spinal protection. Prone: Helps optimize ventilation for patients with ARDS. Fowlers: Supports normal physiological …
While there are plenty of overtly abnormal ECG patterns that are universally recognized as indicators of impending trouble – there are a number of patterns that, despite looking unfamiliar can be equally significant for the patient. While it remains important to understand the in’s and out’s of ST changes, bundle branch blocks and AV dissociation; …
As with the interpretation of any test, having a systematic approach to ECG interpretation can make a daunting task more manageable while minimizing the likelihood of missing important details. Most nurses will perform thousands of these tests through the course of their career, giving us a great opportunity to refine our ECG literacy and potentially …
In the coming days, my wife and I will be embarking on a trip to Europe. Predominantly this trip will be for a bit of adventure, however, the underlying motivation is the SMACC conference in Berlin towards the end of June. I have flown internationally a handful of times in the past. On one of …
With the Internet being so content saturated it’s often tricky to find the things that matter to you. In the context of emergency nursing there are a ton of great sites that help curate content that is both meaningful and entertaining. Through my endless late night nerd sessions I have developed a few favorite sites …