Do you want to go from dreading emergencies to feeling confident and ready to jump into action to rescue your patient? Well, this show will let you see emergencies unfold through the eyes of a Rapid Response Nurse. With real life stories from the frontlines of nursing, host Sarah Lorenzini MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, a Rapid Response Nurse and educator, shares her experiences at rapid response events and breaks down the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the important role the nurse plays during eme ...
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Created by a nurse for every type of nurse in the world. Let’s assess and evaluate together!
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Med-Surg Moments is the official podcast of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). Our podcast offers an engaging look at the lives of - and surrounding- medical-surgical nurses. We’ll have guests on from every corner of the industry, bringing you stories that are relatable and compelling on myriad topics. Our goal is to bring you interesting perspectives and insights that will serve you at any step of your nursing career. We truly intend this podcast to be an exciting, interesting g ...
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I've been an RN for twelve years; I've worked in med/surg, ICU, as a nurse manager and now I'm back to bedside in the Emergency Department. From the patriarchal systems that place us and our patients at risk to not having enough time to pee, each episode covers what it's like to be a nurse in the hospital today. I'm your host, an ED RN and I hope you'll stick around to listen.
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Ep. 132 - We Need to Talk About Nursing Wellness PLUS AMSN Update With President Marisa Streelman
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Feeling burned out? You're not alone. Join Eric, Laura, Sam, Sydney, and special guest co-host AMSN President Marisa Streelman as they share their own stories of struggle and how they've found immediate and longer-term solutions to achieve wellness in their nursing and personal lives. Also, get the inside scoop on the latest AMSN updates. SPECIAL G…
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Spinal Cord Ischemia with Michelle Dedeo DNP, RN, CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, TCRN
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When Michelle discovered her patient was paralyzed, it surprised the whole medical team. This patient who was previously mobile and recovering from septic shock was now paralyzed and ultimately diagnosed with spinal cord ischemia, but could early intervention have changed the outcome? In this episode, we discuss the causes, signs, diagnosis and tre…
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Ever faced a patient who pushed your limits? Join Eric, Laura, Sam, and Sydney as they reveal jaw-dropping stories of difficult patients and share expert tips on managing them and their families like a pro. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializin…
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This week, we are talking about every cardiac nurse’s worst nightmare: cardiac tamponade. Host Sarah Lorenzini is joined by Brian McCain RN to share a crazy case of cardiac tamponade where quick intervention made all the difference. In this episode, they discuss the critical signs, symptoms and pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade. Brian and Sarah …
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Assessment #8 - From the ED to L&D, Part One
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Hey besties! Today we meet Nurse Tanesha who got her start into nursing as an ER nurse then transitioned to Labor & Delivery! Get ready for laughs and tears as she talks through her journey!By Nurse Becca
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117: Pericarditis vs Myocardial Infarction
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A patient arrives at the ER, complaining of chest pain that dramatically worsens when she lies down. What could this clue reveal about her condition? In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini recounts her experience caring for her first pericarditis patient and the subtle yet critical signs that distinguish it from more common cardiac emergencies. Sara…
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116: "So You Want to Go Back to School?" with Guest Nicole Kupchik, Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Clinical Nurse Specialists are more than just experts in their field. They are advanced practice nurses who are driven to make system wide changes for both nurses and their patients. This episode sheds light on the critical role of Clinical Nurse Specialists, the extensive education and experience needed to enter the field, and their unique respons…
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Ep. 131 - How to Transform Care Through Nursing Research
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Ep. 131 - How to Transform Care Through Nursing Research Looking for a powerful way to make a positive change in patient care? Join Laura, Maritess, Sam, and Sydney as they share their stories, personal experiences, perspectives, and tips regarding why it's important for every nurse to get involved in nursing research. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Ba…
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115: Pediatric Empyema With Erik and Nykole, Critical Care Transport Nurses
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This week's case study features a 5-week trauma injury, a critical care transport, and a pediatric patient with a surprise sepsis diagnosis. Critical Care Transport Nurses Erik and Nykole join host Sarah Lorenzini to discuss the complexities of managing a young patient with an unexpected empyema. In this episode, you’ll hear Erik's initial assessme…
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Assessment #7 - Make med-surg money work for you!
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Today we meet Nurse DJ who started out in med-surg then made a leap into med-surg travel nursing. Travel nursing gave DJ the opportunity to get into real estate and he did NOT gatekeep. Listen to find out how he became debt free and makes money work for him!By Nurse Becca
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This mystery case kept everyone guessing, and now it’s time to reveal Mr. James’ surprising diagnosis: serotonin syndrome! But how did he end up with this rare condition? In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini reviews Mr. James’ case, explains what led him to develop serotonin syndrome, and the signs that pointed to this diagnosis. If you were stump…
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Can you guess what was Mr. James' diagnosis? Why was he having periods of apnea? Why was he tachycardic? Why was he hypertensive? Why was he so rigid? Why wouldn't he wake up? Tune in Friday for Episode 114 to hear the reveal of the diagnosis and breakdown of the pathophysiology and how to treat Mr. James' condition Mentioned in this episode: Rapid…
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on today’s episode we’re going to talk about patient privacy, particularly as it pertains to the involvement of law-enforcement and the lies that they will lie to get you to divulge protected health information that they in no way should have access to. This might get heated. Sources from this episode: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html https://w…
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Ep. 130 - Meet a Virtual Nurse and the CAVRN Certification With Special Guest Emily Schmidt
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Ep. 130 - Meet the Virtual Nurse and New CAVRN Certification With Special Guest Emily Schmidt Enter the world of a virtual nurse and learn about the new Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) Exam and Certification as the co-hosts welcome virtual nurse and CAVRN exam co-writer Emily Schmidt to the show for a fascinating conversation …
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113: How to be the BEST Nursing Preceptor EVER!
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Awesome nurses don’t always make great preceptors. So what does it take to nurture new talent into capable and confident professionals? This episode delves into fundamental qualities, mindset and teaching strategies necessary to excel in the role of a preceptor. Host Sarah Lorenzini reflects on her experiences with both good and bad preceptors, sha…
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On today’s episode we’re going to talk about talking to our fellow nurses. Whether you have found yourself on the receiving end of a more experienced nurse looking to make a meal out of you, or you’ve maybe even been that hungry hungry RN yourself, it’s time to squash this beef once and for all. Sources from this episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.g…
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The summer heat brings fun in the sun, relaxing days, and even the threat of heat stroke. In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini explores the spectrum of heat-related illnesses, highlighting the crucial differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion. She recounts an emergency case of a young man with all the classic symptoms of heat stroke — an…
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Assessment #6 - Finding Peace In Palliative
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Today we meet Nurse Dawn who started nursing later in life! Dawn started her journey of nursing in cardiac and is now finding her peace working in palliative care. She reminds us it's never too late to begin your career in nursing and what's for you will always be for you. #nursing #registerednurse #medsurg #nurse #palliative #nursetok #hospital #h…
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Ep. 129 - Caring for Bariatric Patients Looking for ways to overcome the physical and mental challenges of providing the best patient care for bariatric patients? Join the co-hosts as they share their perspectives, insights and strategies for bariatric patient care. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional …
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111: Liver Failure Part 4: Hepatic Encephalopathy vs Alcohol Withdrawal
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When the diseased liver is unable to filter out neurotoxins like ammonia, we can see a spectrum of the neuropsychiatric symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy. For the final installment in our liver failure series, host Sarah Lorenzini highlights a complicated case of hepatic encephalopathy where critical thinking and interdisciplinary teamwork were ke…
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110: Liver Failure Part 3: Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Managing liver failure often means walking a tightrope with kidney function. This episode explores what happens when the kidneys begin to fail due to liver disease, a condition known as hepatorenal syndrome. Host Sarah Lorenzini sheds light on this common but severe complication of cirrhosis, sharing a critical case that exemplifies the challenges …
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Assessment #5 - From tele tech to PACU paradise
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Meet nurse Cos who went from tele tech to med surg tele and is now living the life in PACU!By Nurse Becca
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The co-hosts welcome two nursing students to the show for a fascinating and insightful conversation about nursing school, the med-surg specialty and the nursing profession. The co-hosts welcome two nursing students to the show for a fascinating and insightful conversation about nursing school, the med-surg specialty and the nursing profession. SPEC…
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On today’s episode we’re going to talk about talking to patients. A good interaction with a patient can make your day, as surely as a poor interaction with a patient can ruin it. And although we as individuals are not responsible for the behavior of other individuals, there are some evidence-based ways we can shape our communication to improve the …
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109: Liver Failure Part 2: Esophageal Varices
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A cirrhosis patient has stable vitals, but then starts vomiting blood. What do you do next? This episode delves into a case study that highlights the urgent management of esophageal varices in liver failure patients. Host Sarah Lorenzini reveals how a rapid response call quickly spiraled into a life-threatening emergency, and the critical steps tak…
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108: Liver Failure Part 1: Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
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No matter your specialty, every nurse cares for patients with liver failure. Host Sarah Lorenzini starts off this four-part series on liver failure by sharing the story of a rapid response call that featured classic complications of cirrhosis: ascites, jaundice, and hypotension. Exacerbating the patient’s terminal condition was a suspected diagnosi…
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On today’s episode we’re going to talk about talking to doctors. For the new nurse, this can be intimidating, for the experienced nurse this can be exhausting, but for most every nurse who’s been around for longer than a minute, this is the source of many a tale told at many an after-work happy hour that is only funny in hindsight. Because being ye…
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Ep. 127 - Clinical Nurse Specialist 101 With Dr. Jennifer Manning
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Ever wondered what exactly is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and how is it different from other advanced practice RN roles? Join the co-hosts as they welcome special guest NACNS President Dr. Jennifer Manning who shares her unexpected journey and covers everything you need to know about the role of CNS. Learn more about the National Association …
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NTI 2024 brought together critical care nurses from across the country, and this episode highlights over 10 of their most heartwarming and unforgettable stories. Host Sarah Lorenzini speaks to ICU nurses and nurse educators who share tales of human connection, critical thinking, and compassionate care. From navigating crazy shifts to creating new p…
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Assessment #4 - Outpatient - the land of milk and honey?
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Meet Nurse David who started out in Med Surg and now lives in bliss in the world of outpatient/ambulatory!By Nurse Becca
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106: Are Nursing Care Plans an Absolute Waste of Time? With Flight Nurse and Educator Nurse Gwenny
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Nursing care plans are the bane of many a nursing student’s academic experience. They are seen as an unnecessary burden to their already heavy workload. But they play an important role in the nursing process, and nurses put these plans into clinical practice every day — whether they realize it or not. In this episode, Nurse Gwenny, an ER and flight…
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Assessment #3 - Scrub Up! Let's assess, circulate and evaluate
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Meet Nurse Trissina, an OR educator who started in a gastro office and is continuing to move up the ladder in the nursing world.By Nurse Becca
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On today’s episode we’re going to talk about Nurses’ Week; also known, by me, as the week in which anyone with decision-making authority in healthcare spaces chooses to hand out candy and pizza instead of enacting policies to decrease workplace violence, increase pay, or in any way contribute in a meaningful way to the prevention of long-term menta…
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A great book can be life-changing. Join the co-hosts as they share 12 of their favorite "must read" books which transcend both professional and personal interest. Book List "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande recommended by Laura "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi recommended by Laura "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry recommended …
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105: So You Want to Go Back to School Part 2 With Guest Nurse Educator Patrick McMurray
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Nursing educators may not hold the most glamorous position, but they are undoubtedly the backbone of the profession. Nurse Educator Patrick McMurray exemplifies this by bringing creativity and inclusivity into nursing education, supporting nurses at every stage of their career. In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini talks to Patrick about his approa…
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Today we meet nurse JT who works in corporate insurance nursing and is an entrepreneur that began his business, Krowned Kings which serves as a mentorship and leadership program for men!By Nurse Becca
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104: Obstructive Shock With Guests Bryan Boling and Brandon Oto From the Critical Care Scenarios Podcast
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Obstructive shock may be the least common type of shock, but it’s no less critical. As part of Nurse PodCrawl 2024, Bryan Boling and Brandon Oto from the Critical Care Scenarios podcast join host Sarah Lorenzini in this episode to talk about the critical care management of obstructive shock. Together, they walk nurses through a patient scenario, de…
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Introducing a podcast for nurses during nurses week hosted by a nurse! Ever wonder what it's like working in a different specialty or just want to vent about your day and for the person you're talking to understand what you're saying, or share something that's happened to you in your journey of nursing... well you came to the right place. Welcome b…
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Ep. 125 - The AMSN Chicago Chapter #317 Story With Cora Palmer
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AMSN chapter involvement is truly fulfilling on both a professional and personal level, but have you ever wondered what it takes to start and grow an AMSN chapter? Join the co-hosts for a conversation with AMSN Chicago Chapter #317 Founder Cora Palmer as she shares the chapter's story, lessons learned and advice for starting up and growing your own…
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On today's episode we're going to talk about EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Law), the Supreme Court and abortion. For legal abortion care in all 50 States (yes, ALL 50 States): PlanCPills.org Mayday.Health Sources used in this episode: PBS NewsHour American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American College of Emergen…
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103: Should Families Be Allowed to be Present During Resuscitation?
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Which side of the debate do you fall on? Should families be present during resuscitation or escorted to a quiet area to wait? Among those advocating for family presence are nursing researchers, Margo Halm, APRN-BC, PhD, FAHA, NEA-BC and Jessica Sexton, MSN, RN, CPEN. During their conversation with host Sarah Lorenzini, they explain why family prese…
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102: SIADH vs DI With Guest Nick McGowan RN, MSN
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We’ve talked about hyponatremia, but what do you know about Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH) and Diabetes Insipidus (DI)? In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini and Nick McGowan RN, MSN dive into these diseases that develop from complex hormonal responses that manage the body’s water and sodium. They explore the patho…
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BONUS PodSwap: RSI Drugs with Nurse Mo From Straight A Nursing Podcast
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On this special PodSwap Episode, you will be hearing from Nurse Mo from the Straight A Nursing Podcast! She does an amazing job breaking down all the pharmacology of medications we use for Rapid Sequence Intubation or RSI. Rapid sequence intubation, a procedure performed to emergently intubate a patient with an intact gag reflex in cases of acute r…
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Ep. 124 - How to Recognize and Deal With Potentially Problematic Behaviors
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Has troubling patient behavior ever caught you by surprise or, worse, resulted in violence? Join Eric, Laura, Maritess and Neal as they open up to share their own frightening experiences and offer you perspective on how to recognize and deal with these behaviors before they become a problem. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC …
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101: So You Wanna Go Back to School Part 1: Nurse Practitioner With Guest Dr. Sandra Pagenta DNP
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Are you considering a career as a nurse practitioner? Do you want to go back to school to transition into an advanced practice nursing role? Join host Sarah Lorenzini and guest Dr. Sandra Pagenta, DNP, as they discuss opportunities available in nursing and how to decide if the nurse practitioner path is the right one for you. Dr. Sandra Pagenta ref…
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On this episode we’re going to talk about money, specifically how to use some of the money you have now to make sure you aren’t poor when you’re old and can’t work because you’re back is broken and so is your spirit.By ED RN
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100: How to Still Love Being a Nurse After 20 Years in the Profession
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Every day that you complete a shift is a day to celebrate because nursing is undoubtedly one of the hardest professions in the world, especially in the last few years. Burnout rates are extremely high, and for good reason, but there are ways to keep your passion for nursing even after decades in the field. In this milestone 100th episode of Rapid R…
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Ep. 123 - What Are Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators?
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Unfamiliar with Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators and their impact on your nursing practice? Join Eric, Laura, Maritess, Neil, Sam and Sydney as they assess their varied understanding of these nursing metrics and explore the opportunities and challenges they present to our med-surg nursing practice. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMS…
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99: Hyponatremia: How Did It Happen and Why Is It So Challenging To Treat?
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Treating hyponatremia, a condition characterized by low sodium levels in the blood, can be both complicated and quite risky.. Disruptions to the delicate balance of sodium in the body can lead to a spectrum of outcomes, from an asymptomatic presentation to life-threatening seizures, coma, and death. Through the patient story of Mrs. Saltman, host S…
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In honor of me finally getting a five star review on this podcast, I thought we'd read some one star reviews on multiple hospitals nationwide. Whether you're a nurse, a potential patient or family member, you may find this interesting, entertaining and informative.By ED RN
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