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5 Tips to Become a PRO at Note Taking!

posted on : September 9, 2020 posted by : therneducator

There is no way you can read through a whole textbook word for word, unless of course you have ample time on your hands. Even I, as an instructor, can understand that. This is why it is so crucial to learn how to take good notes and I’m going to teach you how to do it! Below I am sharing five tips & strategies on how to take good…

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Medication Monday: Caution with Ibuprofen

posted on : September 7, 2020

One of the most commonly used medications in children is Ibuprofen. It is an NSAID and because of it’s non-steroidal anti inflammatory effects it can help with pain and inflammation. It can also help reduce fever. However, there are some important things to know about Ibuprofen. Let’s talk about it below ⬇️ Dosage forms: Unlike adults, children do not have standardized doses. Dosing is always based on the…

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How to Detect Intussusception

posted on : September 4, 2020

Let’s talk bowels! 💩 (Yup, I went there with that emoji, haha) Seriously though, the GI system is probably one of the most critical yet mysterious systems of the body. I say this because “abdominal pain” can literally indicate a vast majority of conditions. A clear and detailed triage is essential in narrowing down potential diagnoses. When you think GI what do you think of? 🙇🏻‍♀️You probably have a few…

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How to Spot a Possible Ear Infection in a Child

posted on : September 3, 2020

An otoscope is a medical tool used to visualize the inner ear structures such as the ear canal and tympanic membrane. This allows providers to rule out infection and other conditions. How do you know if the patient is at risk or showing signs and symptoms of an ear infection (Acute Otitis Media) Easy-by asking the appropriate questions during your triage. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬:✨Usually follows a bacterial or viral respiratory infection…

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Medication Monday: Meet Dexamethasone

posted on : September 3, 2020

Happy 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 friends! 💉💊 Meet 𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞! A corticosteroid, also referred to as Decadron, that serves as an anti-inflammatory agent for certain conditions. Let’s go over it.  𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝?✨Croup✨Asthma✨Anaphylaxis✨Cerebral edema🔎Many of you have probably heard about it being used for Covid patient’s as well.  Among other conditions, dexamethasone is commonly given to children with croup in an outpatient or ER setting. It works to reduce inflammation…

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How to Master a Musculoskeletal Assessment using ‘The 5 P’s’

posted on : September 3, 2020

Today we’re talkin’ muscles and skeleton🦿.If you haven’t dealt much with the musculoskeletal system no need to fret. Below I am sharing the most important categories to touch on in order to ensure a successful and AMAZING musculoskeletal assessment. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟓 𝐏’𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲:•𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧➝ use an appropriate pain scale to assess the child’s pain. If they have pain assess the location, severity and quality. When assessing for pain you actually have…

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