Endocrine crashes don’t ask for your schedule.
They show up. Fast. Confusing. Deadly. From Addison’s to DKA, knowing the contrast between “too much” and “not enough” can be the difference between catching it… or chasing it. 📌 This quick-glance guide? Pure gold for shift brain. #Nurses #Paramedics #MedicalEducation #EndocrineCrashCourse #MedLife #FlightMedic #ICU #EMT #AdvancedPractice
Bronchodilators
If you’re in nursing, med school, RT — save this.This chart breaks down bronchodilators better than any lecture ever did.SABAs vs LABAs? Got it.Beta-2, anticholinergics, methylxanthines? Locked in.Mnemonic game = elite.If I had this during pharm, I would’ve cried less.Tag your study buddy. You’re welcome.#NursingSchool #MedStudentLife #PharmMadeEasy #StudyTools #Healthcare
Pulmonary Embolism in Arrest
This is not your standard ACLS case.PE-induced arrest demands a tailored, aggressive protocol—clot lysis, pulmonary vasodilation, and RV afterload management. This guide breaks it down fast—because when the RV fails, you need a plan, not panic. Tag your code team. Save for sim. Print for your crash cart. #CriticalCare #ResusMedicine #PE #ACLS #CardiacArrest #MedEd
Critical Care: Where Every Second Counts
In the ICU, decisions can’t wait.Understanding ventilation modes, blood gases, vasopressors, sedation scores, and neurological assessments isn’t optional — it’s essential. This critical care cheat sheet is a powerful reminder:Master the basics. Trust your training. Act fast. Patient lives depend on the fundamentals we practice every day. If you believe strong foundations save lives, share […]
The Art of Listening to the Heart
In an era of advanced imaging and diagnostics, it’s easy to forget the importance of the basics: a stethoscope, a quiet room, and a trained ear. Auscultation remains one of the most powerful tools we have.Understanding the five key areas — Aortic, Pulmonic, Erb’s Point, Tricuspid, and Mitral — can quickly uncover life-threatening abnormalities. Normal […]
Glasgow Coma Scale
🧠 Understanding the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS): A Vital Tool in Neurological Assessment The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is an essential clinical tool used by healthcare professionals to assess and monitor a patient’s level of consciousness, particularly after a traumatic brain injury or other neurological impairments. Developed in 1974 by neurosurgeons Graham Teasdale and Bryan […]
Metabolic vs Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis Respiratory Acidosis Metabolic Alkalosis Respiratory Alkalosis This occurs when the body produces an excessive amount of acid or loses an excessive quantity of bicarbonate, which is a base (alkali). It can also result from the ingestion of certain acidic substances or toxins that either produce acid or become acidic within the body, overwhelming […]
Abnormal Lung Sound
★ Crackles or Rales: These are characterized by crackling or rattling noises occurring towards the end of inhalation. They are typically observed in patients with “moist” or congested lungs, such as those with pulmonary edema or pneumonia. These sounds are usually more distinct when listening at the lower lung bases. ★ Wheezing: Wheezing presents […]
FETAL HEART MONITORING
Cardiotocography (CTG) plays a crucial role in monitoring fetal well-being during pregnancy. In this first installment, we will delve into the significance of the tracing paper utilized in fetal monitoring. At a glance, it may seem that ECG (Electrocardiogram) paper and fetal monitor paper share striking similarities. However, a closer look reveals their fundamental differences. […]