Rapid Response RN
Jun 12, 2021
10: Nursing Student to the Rescue: Neurological Emergency with Cushing's Triad
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My first encounter with a true emergency as a nursing student taught me so much about increased intracranial pressure and the valuable role the nurse plays in detecting changes in the patient. In this episode we discuss the signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, including Cushing's triad.
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56: Recap, Top Pearls, and Reflections from the NTI 2023 Conference
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses hosts an annual conference called NTI. Sarah and her team were able to attend NTI 2023 and they’re all recapping their experiences at the 4-day event in the episode!
Sarah is joined by her team, Walker, Elisabeth, and Ashley, as well as special guest, ICU Nurse Sarah. They recorded each night to share the key takeaways from each day of the conference, from the wonderful people they met and inspirational speakers to the educational lessons in their sessions.
You’ll hear highlights from NTI 2023, including how artificial intelligence is being used in the medical field, life-changing products and technology, the importance of mentorship, and LOTS MORE.
Tune in as Sarah and her fellow nurses discuss what’s new in the world of nursing, and how NTI’s upcoming virtual sessions can help you become a better nurse!
Topics discussed in this episode:
* Everyone’s experiences in the pre-conference cadaver lab
* The valuable role that mentorship plays in shifting the culture of Nursing
* What everyone learned during the first day’s super session and classes
* Exciting events from day 2… including the “Critical Care Challenge”
* Walker’s discoveries talking to sepsis researchers
* The effect of COVID-19 on nursing
* Rebuilding after COVID and our path forward as Nurses
Get more information on AACN's National Conference NTI and the upcoming virtual event on June 12-14th!
https://www.aacn.org/conferences-and-events/nti?tab=NTI%20Virtual
Connect with our guest, ICU Nurse Sarah's, Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/iseeu_nurse/
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AND If you are planning to sit for your CCRN and would like to take the Critical Care Academy CCRN prep course you can visit https://www.ccrnacademy.com and use coupon code RAPID10 to get 10% off the cost of the course!
Rapid Response and Rescue Intro Course
If you would like to check out Sarah’s 1hr, 1 CE course, go to: http://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST!
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May 26, 2023
55: Q&A "Can You Please Make ABGs Make Sense?"
Arterial Blood Gas interpretation is tricky if you aren’t regularly looking at them, and a lot of the information out there makes it really confusing. In today’s episode, you will hear a palatable explanation on what you need to know when looking at ABGs, how the kidneys and lungs work together to maintain pH balance, and examples that will help you wrap your head around all of it.
If you have been looking for a simple explanation of ABGs, this is definitely the episode for you. So be sure to tune in!
Topics discussed in this episode:
* How Sarah learned about ABG interpretation
* Values to memorize when looking at an ABG
* Determining whether the ABG is acidotic or alkalotic
* Interpreting the First, Middle, and Last name of the ABG
* Examples of metabolic and respiratory derangements
* Do you always need an ABG?
This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com
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Rapid Response and Rescue Intro Course
If you would like to check out Sarah’s 1hr, 1 CE course, go to: http://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST!
AND If you are planning to sit for your CCRN and would like to take the Critical Care Academy CCRN prep course you can visit https://www.ccrnacademy.com and use coupon code RAPID10 to get 10% off the cost of the course!
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May 19, 2023
54: ARDS Part 2... Meds, Proning, and ECMO With Guest Christian Guzman APRN
Concluding this two-part series on acute respiratory distress syndrome, Sarah and Christian Guzman APRN focus on the treatment options of ARDS and how you can make a difference in the outcome of ARDS patients.
They cover the pros and cons of deep sedation, early paralysis, inhaled vasodilators, steroids and more. You’ll also learn about the rationale for prone position therapy and ECMO.
Topics discussed in this episode:
* Pharmacological interventions for ARDS
* Pros and Cons to sedation and paralytics for patients with ARDS
* The controversial use of steroids and more medications
* Benefits of prone position therapy
* The role of fluid management
* How Christian treated his ARDS patient
* Determining when to cannulate for ECMO and when take a patient off ECMO
* Christian’s tips on recognizing and treating ARDS
If you would like to check out Sarah’s 1hr, 1 CE course, go to: http://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com
To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST!
This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com
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AND If you are planning to sit for your CCRN and would like to take the Critical Care Academy CCRN prep course you can visit https://www.ccrnacademy.com and use coupon code RAPID10 to get 10% off the cost of the course!
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