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https://lnkd.in/dzd_G8Vb Should Surgeons Be Vocal Advocates? ABSOLUTELY! Surgeons are not just LEADERS in the operating room, but also have a critical role to play in ADVOCATING for BOTH their PATIENTS and THEMSELVES. CHAMPIONING CHANGE: SURGICAL ADVOCACY IN ACTION Surgical advocacy tackles a wide range of important issues. Let's highlight three Key areas: Supporting Women in Surgery: 1.Maternity leave policies and access to lactation rooms in workplaces are crucial for ensuring breastfeeding surgeons can continue to provide exceptional care while balancing the demands of motherhood. 2.Resident Well-being: Excessive work hours can lead to burnout and impact patient safety. Advocating for reasonable work schedules for residents in training is essential for their well-being and future success. 3.Mental wellness for Surgeons: At the forefront of every surgery is a Mere Mortal, A Surgeon and his (her) operating team members. These people need to be taken care of at most times. They need psychosocial support in the decisions they have to make and the journeys they face with their patients. By speaking up and advocating for positive change, surgeons can create a more conducive environment for everyone involved in surgical care. WHAT ONE STEP WILL YOU TAKE? Surgical advocacy starts with YOU. Here are some ways to get involved: Join a surgical advocacy organization. Reach out to your local representatives and voice your concerns. Mentor and support aspiring surgeons, particularly women in surgery. Let's Champion Surgical Advocacy Together! #SurgicalAdvocacy #WomenInSurgery #Surgicalleadership #WellbeingInSurgery #IamASurgeon Reach out Let Us connect on how we can work together to make a difference! Join me in A Radio Talk show that I did a few years 5 years ago that highlights TRUE SURGICAL ADVOCACY,... We delve deep into what it takes to be a Surgeon Some of the difficult procedures that I have done Some hard situations and dealing with grief and Handling Work and Life Integration especially as a Young Mother in A Surgical Profession. A significant portion of the Radio Show is done In Kiswahili with amix of English. Feel free to reshare and repost to highlight and be Surgical Champions and Advocates,... I hope it inspires you to be at the forefront of Advocacy in your profession,... What One thing will you do different or better today to stand out as a true professional advocate? Dr. Jana Macleod, MD MSc FRCS(C) FACS FRC(ECSA) Miriam Mutebi, MD,MSc,FACS Dan Ojuka Lydia Okutoyi Katya Nyangi Hannah Githuki MBA CPC SURGICAL INTEREST GROUP LAGOS (SURGIL) Dr Joyce Chege MBChB, MSc (Edin), FCS (ECSA)- General Surgery Mary Waweru Karen Mbaabu, MBChB, MRCS MMED FCS(COSECSA) Dr Patricia Murugami [Global Growth Catalyst and Leadership Educator] Patricia Okelo COSECSA | The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa

This article talks a lot about the whole process of phlebotomy. If you're someone who has any questions about the aspects of phlebotomy, this is the article for you! It teaches a lot including the history and evolution of phlebotomy. https://lnkd.in/d7RG72qk #Phlebotomy

Being part of Boston Children's Hospital offers us the opportunity to connect with experts across the hospital ecosystem, resulting in rich perspectives and context for providing world class care to children. In our most recent installment of Conversations with Clinicians, Neurologist Dr. David K. Urion, MD, FAAN shares his thoughts on why forcing your child to take a luddite approach to digital media never works, along with his strategies for helping them to take charge of their interactive media use. https://ow.ly/Hf1l50S8w7m

Remember growing up hearing "Don't believe everything you see on TV?" With reality shows everywhere, we may forget there's still some truth to that old saying. As much as I love a good medical drama, I cringe during the code scenes! Think of scene for a moment. You most likely saw a heart monitor displaying a flat line. This heart rhythm is known as asystole. Then what did the scene depict? More times than not, I've seen actors/actresses use the defibrillator to deliver a shock to the patient. Is that what you're finding in your cases' medical records as well? So what's the big deal? Asystole is NOT a shockable rhythm according to the American Heart Association. Quick initiation of CPR, Epinephrine administration as well as reversing any reversible causes are the interventions that may save this person's life. Don't let the TV shows fool you. Shocking an asystolic heart is not only not recommended but, may make it harder to restart the heart. During defibrillation, CLEAR is yelled immediately prior to delivering the shock in order to prevent anyone touching the patient from being shocked as well. Last I checked physical contact was necessary to adequately perform CPR. Time spent not performing CPR statistically decreases both survival and quality of life. During this time, there is no oxygenated blood flow reaching the brain or coronary arteries of the heart. ________________________________________________________________________________ Need someone to properly identify heart rhythms and if appropriate interventions were performed according to those medical records? I know heart rhythms, cardiac interventions and cardiac surgery like the back of my hand. CVICU nurse at heart. No pun intended 😎

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Padilla and colleagues discuss how creating a charge neurodiagnostic technologist role (similar to a charge nurse role) can increase supervision during off hours and develop technologists for leadership roles, providing a flexible and sustainable staffing model. Read more about implementing a charge neurodiagnostic technologist program: https://bit.ly/4aMH0wF

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Hello, everyone.💃🏼💃🏼 This week is World Optometry Week. I wouldn't be doing too much talk. I just have some questions for you, my Nigerian patients. 😁 All right. Let's talk. Please, why do you believe that a single herbal mixture made here in Nigeria or outside the country can cure a myriad of diseases? I mean, what makes you believe that just one drug can cure hypertension, diabetes, stroke, depression, financial lack, 😂, academic failure, erectile dysfunction, bad character, and the likes. Why naw? Oya. Talk to me. Don't worry. I won't beat you. Just be honest with me. Why? You went to school, didn't you? Or were you stabbing classes? Was your certificate forged? No naw. I'm interested in knowing what level of knowledge would agree with that error. 😆 Why would you believe such? I'm waiting to hear from you. 😅 Secondly, why do you believe that putting urine inside your eyes can cure your eyes of diseases? Why? Just tell me. 🤔 See ehn, I love you. If I prescribe a drug for you, trust me by God's Grace. I'm not just a fine girl. I have brains too.😛 You think it's easy to spend 6 years in the university, just learning how to care for your eyes and I graduate, only to start destroying people's eyes? No naw. My hands are anointed. 😉 In fact, if e pass my power, I go refer you go another place. Simple. So, I tell you to use a drug. You say 'No'. But you listen to Iya Chibuzor who knows next to nothing about the eyes, except _Karaole_ and _Aboniki_ ; she says put your urine in your eyes, and you go ahead! Really? Who does that?🙄 Why naw? Ko add up. Those things will worsen your vision, believe me. See, I am an optometrist and what I do, is eye care. You can trust me with your eyes. 👁️👩⚕️ Happy World Optometry Week.😌 #optometrist #justforlaughs.😅😅 #worldoptometryweek

A few years ago, I had the privilege of running clinics with a dear friend from UK called Sally E Newton who has now sent me a remarkable gift - a double-sided paediatric and neonatal stethoscope. Its arrival couldn't have been more timely, as I found myself in great need of such a tool. In the field of dysphagia management, the use of a stethoscope may be considered controversial by some. However, I firmly believe that it continues to play a vital role in bedside screening and community follow-ups. It becomes even more significant in a resource-constrained country like mine, where tools like VFFS (Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study) and FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) are only available in specific hospitals. While cervical auscultation should be approached with caution and requires careful training, it can be a valuable adjunct to clinical examination. It allows us to gather additional information about swallowing function, particularly in cases where advanced technologies are not accessible. As I celebrate nine years of practice as a Speech-Language Therapist, this new stethoscope symbolizes the enduring friendships and shared passions that have shaped my journey. It is a reminder of the importance of constantly seeking innovative approaches and adapting to the resources available to us. With this gift, I take great pride in continuing to provide high-quality care to those in need. #SpeechLanguageTherapy #DysphagiaManagement #Stethoscope #InnovationinHealthcare #ResourceConstrainedCountries #BedsideScreening #CommunityFollowups #CervicalAuscultation #ClinicalExamination #SpeechTherapist #NineYearsOfPractice