Best Rapid Response Nursing Podcasts (2024)

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115: Pediatric Empyema With Erik and Nykole, Critical Care Transport Nurses 45:05

3h ago45:05

45:05

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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Secrets to Abdominal Pain on TALK EM 16:05

2h ago16:05

16:05

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114: Serotonin Syndrome 19:22

19m ago19:22

19:22

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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BONUS MYSTERY EPISODE 10:27

1h ago10:27

10:27

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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TALK EM Critical Care In Emergency Medicine 16:25

20m ago16:25

16:25

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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113: How to be the BEST Nursing Preceptor EVER! 39:09

1d ago39:09

39:09

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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Rapid Response to Gastritis: Critical Insights for Emergency Medicine PAs 23:15

5d ago23:15

23:15

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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112: Heat Stroke vs Heat Exhaustion 18:57

8d ago18:57

18:57

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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TALK EM: Emergency Medicine Pearls 7:42

15d ago7:42

7:42

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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111: Liver Failure Part 4: Hepatic Encephalopathy vs Alcohol Withdrawal 27:49

15d ago27:49

27:49

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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TALK EM: Vital Signs 29:06

19d ago29:06

29:06

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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110: Liver Failure Part 3: Hepatorenal Syndrome 17:20

25d ago17:20

17:20

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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TALK EM: SYNCOPE 19:59

27d ago19:59

19:59

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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SNPs Ep. 108: Does the Physical Exam Serve Any Purpose in NP Clinical Practice? 9:31

1M ago9:31

9:31

Welcome to the Success NPs Podcast. We are your hosts, Sandra, and Jackie, two board-certified NPs, moms of littles and we want to empower your NP journey from school to practice. This week Sandra and Jackie talk about the importance of the Physical Exam in Nurse Practitioners clinical practice. Thanks for hanging out with us! Enjoy the episode. Su…

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109: Liver Failure Part 2: Esophageal Varices 25:22

29d ago25:22

25:22

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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Guidance from ILCOR: Improving Cardiac Arrest Outcomes 33:44

1M ago33:44

33:44

Join us as we review and explore the key steps presented in the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) paper, “Ten Steps Toward Improving In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Quality of Care and Outcomes.” Our clinical guests dive into the steps and discuss the importance of each for clinicians striving to improve outcomes from cardiac arre…

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TALK EM Candidiasis Infections 26:39

1M ago26:39

26:39

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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108: Liver Failure Part 1: Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 24:36

2M ago24:36

24:36

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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TALK EM: Pearls of Hyperkalemia 7:48

1M ago7:48

7:48

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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SNPs Ep. 107: Your NP Degree Could Grant You Time Freedom By Traveling with Sophia Khawly, FNP-BC 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

Welcome to the Success NPs Podcast. We are your hosts, Sandra, and Jackie, two board-certified NPs, moms of littles and we want to empower your NP journey from school to practice. This week Sandra and Jackie to Sophia Khawly, FNP-BC, who is a Traveling NP, ever thought of doing Locum Tenens as an NP Provider? We talk about all the details and how t…

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107: Nurse Stories From NTI 2024 44:45

1M ago44:45

44:45

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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Respiratory Failure: Understanding the Basics! 6:01

2M ago6:01

6:01

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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106: Are Nursing Care Plans an Absolute Waste of Time? With Flight Nurse and Educator Nurse Gwenny 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

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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SNPs Ep. 106: Do Nurse Practitioners Have The Best Healthcare Job In America? 12:23

2M ago12:23

12:23

Welcome to the Success NPs Podcast. We are your hosts, Sandra, and Jackie, two board-certified NPs, moms of littles and we want to empower your NP journey from school to practice. This week Sandra and Jackie talk about how NPs won the best healthcare job in the USA according to US News and World Reports. Click the article here! Thanks for hanging o…

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Breath of Knowledge: Decoding Lung Sounds in Pulmonary Assessments 5:46

2M ago5:46

5:46

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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105: So You Want to Go Back to School Part 2 With Guest Nurse Educator Patrick McMurray 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

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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Vasculitis Explained: Key Facts about GCA and Kawasaki Disease 10:47

2M ago10:47

10:47

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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104: Obstructive Shock With Guests Bryan Boling and Brandon Oto From the Critical Care Scenarios Podcast 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

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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SNPs Ep. 105: What We Wished We Knew...When Picking An NP Program 15:58

3M ago15:58

15:58

Welcome to the Success NPs Podcast. We are your hosts, Sandra, and Jackie, two board-certified NPs, moms of littles and we want to empower your NP journey from school to practice. This week Sandra and Jackie talk about picking an NP program and all the things to consider when you choose your NP education. Enjoy!! Thanks for hanging out with us. Suc…

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103: Should Families Be Allowed to be Present During Resuscitation? 47:41

2M ago47:41

47:41

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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AACN NTI24 Preview 10:11

3M ago10:11

10:11

Join us for a preview of ZOLL Medical's education sessions at the 2024 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (AACN NTI) in Denver, CO. Our guest educators will give an overview of their sessions, focusing on advanced resuscitation techniques and innovations in critical care. Discover the…

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102: SIADH vs DI With Guest Nick McGowan RN, MSN 40:17

3M ago40:17

40:17

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 19:56

3M ago19:56

19:56

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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SNPs Ep. 104: My Episode "So You Wanna Go Back to School Part 1: Nurse Practitioner" on the Rapid Response RN Podcast with Sarah Lorenzini 8:11

3M ago8:11

8:11

Welcome to new podcast, Success NPs. We are your hosts, Sandra, and Jackie, two board-certified NPs, moms of littles and we want to empower your NP journey from school to practice. This week Sandra encourages you to listen to her episode with Sarah, the Rapid Response RN Podcast Host on her platform. We get into the real truth on how becoming an NP…

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TALK EM: GIB 9:05

3M ago9:05

9:05

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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101: So You Wanna Go Back to School Part 1: Nurse Practitioner With Guest Dr. Sandra Pagenta DNP 40:18

3M ago40:18

40:18

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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100: How to Still Love Being a Nurse After 20 Years in the Profession 25:30

3M ago25:30

25:30

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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SNPs Ep. 103: NP Clinical Education-What Makes a Good Preceptor? 16:30

4M ago16:30

16:30

Welcome to our new podcast, Success NPs. We are your hosts, Sandra, and Jackie, two board-certified NPs, moms of littles and we want to empower your NP journey from school to practice. Listen as Jackie and I talk about our experience with our NP preceptors and some of the good and bad preceptor qualities we noticed when we were in school. We also s…

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99: Hyponatremia: How Did It Happen and Why Is It So Challenging To Treat? 23:56

3M ago23:56

23:56

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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Clinical Pearls 18:05

4M ago18:05

18:05

Thanks for listening! 🌟 Learn what you've been missing in medicine! At CME4Life, our mission is to educate & empower the PA profession so that we can create a healthier world. We aim to Maximize Your Mind. Join Our Community! 🌐 Visit Our Website: Shop Here 📬 Subscribe to Our Mailing List: Join Here Live CME 2024: More Info Here Upcoming Events: 🌉 A…

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98: "Broken Heart Syndrome" aka Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy 22:18

4M ago22:18

22:18

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as “broken heart syndrome,” is hard to diagnose because its symptoms mimic more common conditions like acute coronary syndrome. This stress-induced cardiomyopathy presents a mysterious challenge to nurses, as you’ll hear in today’s patient story. Host Sarah Lorenzini shares the case of a patient who went from ex…

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SNPs Ep. 102: Meet Sunny Khangura, an NP who is educating other NPs 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

Welcome to our new podcast, Success NPs. We are your hosts, Sandra, and Jackie, two board-certified NPs, moms of littles and we want to empower your NP journey from school to practice. Listen as we chat with this week with Sunny Khangura, she graduated from nursing in 2005 where she worked in various areas such as orthopedics and trauma and palliat…

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97: Status Asthmaticus Part 2: Strategies to Manage the Crashing Asthmatic 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

Part two of our crashing asthmatic series continues with a comprehensive look into what exactly happened in last week’s nightmare patient case. Host Sarah Lorenzini dives into the pathophysiology of status asthmaticus, explaining the physiological changes in the airways during severe asthma attacks and what makes these cases resistant to standard t…

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Seas Of Knowledge Continued: Antiemetics and Gastroenteritis 12:48

4M ago12:48

12:48

🌊 Set sail with us on another enlightening episode of Seas of Knowledge, featuring John Bielinski, MS PA-C, on TALK EM! 🚢 Join us as we navigate through the seas of medical wisdom, despite John being aboard a cruise ship. In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of antiemetics and their role in managing gastroenteritis. Get ready to chart a…

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96: Nightmare Case: The Young Crashing Asthmatic Patient With Guest Brooklyn RN 33:06

4M ago33:06

33:06

Severe asthma leads to cardiac arrest in today’s gripping patient story. Brooklyn, an ER Nurse joins host Sarah Lorenzini to discuss a nightmare case of a young asthmatic patient and her team’s desperate fight to stabilize him. Despite various interventions, from albuterol, magnesium, BiPap, ketamine, and more, the patient's condition deteriorated,…

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"Seas of Knowledge: Navigating EKGs and Valve Dynamics with John Bielinski (Amidst the Cruise Ship Waves)" 19:23

5M ago19:23

19:23

Join us aboard the waves as we delve into the intricate world of EKGs and Valve Dynamics with John Bielinski, a seasoned expert in emergency medicine. Despite the backdrop of gentle ocean waves, John brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, guiding us through the complexities of cardiac diagnostics and physiology. Get ready to emba…

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Rapid Response Teams – Structure, Implementation, Impact on Outcomes 26:46

5M ago26:46

26:46

In this episode we delve into Rapid Response Teams (RRT) and explore their implementation, structure, and impact on outcomes. Our guest, Fiona Winterbottom, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Ochsner Health, shares with us the evolution of their program and discusses the details from her 2022 paper, A Patient Safety Solution: A Pre- Post Evaluation of a …

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SNPs Ep. 101: It Started With a Bed Bath 23:40

5M ago23:40

23:40

Welcome to our new podcast, Success NPs. We are your hosts, Sandra, and Jackie, two board-certified NPs, moms of littles and we want to empower your NP journey from school to practice. Listen as we share this week how we met, and what we want to create with our podcast. Thanks for hanging out with us! Success NPs Links: Stan Store for Clinical Book…

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95: "That's a Weird Blood Pressure!": Recognizing and Interpreting Wide and Narrow Pulse Pressures 18:02

4M ago18:02

18:02

Do you know how to recognize a wide or narrow pulse pressure and what each finding tells you about your patient? Following last week's discussion on the shock index, host Sarah Lorenzini introduces pulse pressure as another essential tool in the nurse's assessment arsenal. In this episode, Sarah outlines how to measure and interpret pulse pressure.…

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94: How Valuable is the Shock Index? 14:09

5M ago14:09

14:09

Looking at HR or Blood Pressure alone as determinants of how stable the patient is can lead us astray. The Shock Index allows us to detect when patients are declining… while they are still compensating. Shock Index = HR/SBP… but how can we use this tool? A patient’s vital signs can appear normal, meanwhile they’re on the brink of shock. This was ex…

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