Letโs talk bowels! ๐ฉ (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 โabdominal painโ 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? ๐๐ปโโ๏ธYou probably have a few…
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. ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ:โจUsually follows a bacterial or viral respiratory infection…
Happy ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ friends! ๐๐ Meet ๐๐๐ฑ๐๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐! A corticosteroid, also referred to as Decadron, that serves as an anti-inflammatory agent for certain conditions. Letโs go over it. ๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐?โจCroupโจAsthmaโจAnaphylaxisโจCerebral edema๐Many of you have probably heard about it being used for Covid patientโs as well. Among other conditions, dexamethasone is commonly given to children with croup in an outpatient or ER setting. It works to reduce inflammation…
Today weโre talkinโ muscles and skeleton๐ฆฟ.If you havenโt 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. ๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐โ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ:โข๐๐๐ข๐งโ use an appropriate pain scale to assess the childโs pain. If they have pain assess the location, severity and quality. When assessing for pain you actually have…
Hello friends and welcome to โ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ!โ Decided to try something new and dedicate a day strictly to all things meds! Not only does this helps you guys review but it helps you learn more about medications you havenโt seen in a while. Today we are talking ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐!๐ก ๐ท๐๐ ๐๐๐๐โwhat is Diastat and what is it used for? ๐กIf you said it can be used for seizures then you are correct! Diastat is…
Albuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator, does just what the name suggests. It helps relax & dilate (open up) your bronchioles in the lungs & allows for air to move freely. Because of itโs short-acting effect it is considered a rescue medication. ๐ฉบ ๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ?Albuterol is used when a patient is experiencing bronchospasm that is manifested through shortness of breath, chest tightness, difficulty breathing or wheezing. Asthma (most common in…
