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How can triage nurses spot a patient with posterior stroke? This practice question discusses how to spot the signs and symptoms with the help of the BEFAST acronym. https://lnkd.in/djibCVtf

In an emergency trauma situation every decision matters, and how quickly you assess the situation greatly impacts the recovery of your patients. With our PHTLS course, we're empowering EMS practitioners including emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, nurses, and doctors, who are responsible for delivering care to trauma patients before they reach the hospital. https://loom.ly/oOQQnIU #weareLIVES #PHTLS #experttraining

The positive effects of using #POCUS in #nursing are not to be overlooked! I've been working closely with a Heart & Vascular Hospital in Texas who implemented Butterfly iQ+ devices for their nurses to use for peripheral IVs and vascular access. I wanted to share the success they are seeing: "Once we went live in June 2023, our IV infiltration rate went from 20 down to 4 in 5-6 month period." When my champion shared this in person, my jaw dropped! Properly training their staff and implementing Butterfly directly lead to better outcomes, improved patient experience, not to mention the decreased downstream effects of failed IV's (infections, quality measures, etc.) This client sees Butterfly as an essential tool and we are now discussing upgrading their iQ+ probes to the iQ3. The improvement in our linear probe presets make it a no brainer for their team. Consider Butterfly for your vascular access needs!

Advanced Practice Providers inclusion in the care of patients is always rewarding. Notably working with brilliant physicians like Dr. #David Z Rose, in the industry about a multidisciplinary approach. #nursepractitioners #neuro #cardiology #healthcareleaders

CLABSI reduction with a multipronged nurse-driven approach - Full Text... "Central catheter dressing assessment, intervention, and education help reduce CLABSIs. Central catheter rounds are an important adjunct to the CLABSI bundle. A central catheter dressing management algorithm helps nurses decide when to change a dressing and which type of dressing to use" Hoke et al (2024).

Normal vs Abnormal Lab values Normal vs abnormal lab values have a significant impact on patients in critical care areas. Novice nurses often face challenges in understanding normal values and how to intervene. Here's a small effort to make it easier.When people know about the normal ranges, they can identify abnormal indications more effectively. Note: Different labs have different normal ranges, so it's important to follow accordingly. ###CriticalCarenursing###Criticalthinking ###Patientsafety###Knowledgesharing

Standards of peripheral vascular access device insertion - Full Text... "to identify and compare the practice of Nursing professionals regarding the insertion of peripheral vascular access devices, according to professional category" Silva et al (2024).

CLABSI reduction with a multipronged nurse-driven approach - Full Text... "Central catheter dressing assessment, intervention, and education help reduce CLABSIs. Central catheter rounds are an important adjunct to the CLABSI bundle. A central catheter dressing management algorithm helps nurses decide when to change a dressing and which type of dressing to use" Hoke et al (2024).

Standards of peripheral vascular access device insertion - Full Text... "to identify and compare the practice of Nursing professionals regarding the insertion of peripheral vascular access devices, according to professional category" Silva et al (2024).

The CRNA continues to strive for Right-touch regulatory excellence. Read about how we are approaching virtual care in our peer-reviewed article, published in the January 2024 edition of the Journal of Nursing Regulation. Read more: bit.ly/423DydZ