A PE or pulmonary embolus kills by occluding the pulmonary artery, thereby cutting off oxygen to the heart. I have seen massive PE’s successfully treated medically and sometimes surgically to great success. I have also seen smaller PEs occlude just enough to kill someone dead within minutes. It’s really scary, because…
The actual people who work in patient care do not reap the rewards of anyone’s good insurance. We get paid the same low rate whether someone had insurance or not. As a nurse I have never treated anyone differently based on their form of payment or lack of ability to pay.
Haha, when I was starting out as a nurse, I was told with PE’s - they either kill you or they don’t. Which at the time was not helpful information at all! Soon I learned that pulmonary emboli are like Russian roulette. Just lost a patient on the 23rd to PE. No forewarning at all. I felt so sad for his wife and kids to…
In GA, unless you are actively and actually a threat to yourself or another, the ER has nothing to offer. You would get discharge papers that have the name of a random mental health clinic and instructions to call them for follow up. Nothing more.
There is such a test. It's called a HIDA Scan and its routine as fuck. Anyone presenting to my ER with right upper quadrant pain, with blood test showing elevated amylase level, elevated WBC, +/- temperature over 100.5 ought to be sent for this test. Pretty simple, and I'm sorry she had to suffer needlessly.
At my hospital, we have our own security detail in the ER as well as at least 2 police officers at all times. They they have to intervene quite a lot with drunk people, psychotic people, people who bring their family drama to the hospital to hash out, we have more than our fair share of gang activity in the area…
RN here, also a chronic pain pt due to my Chiari Malformation. Have you tried Lyrica? It truly has saved me. It does cause some brain fog as you adjust to it initially, but I actually found that side affect pleasant. Don't go about being in pain- there are safe meds available to help you! Better living through…
This RN thanks you!
RN here, We insert a finger to retrieve the contents of your rectum, then test it for occult blood. It’s a quick bedside test that can ascertain bleeding in the GI tract.
Thank you! >^..^<
I most sincerely lmao at this gif! So funny, but my cat would feel disrespected by the sudden cheese product on her face. She has NO sense of humor. Anyhoodles,what movie is this in? Must see!
Starred for “waker-upper,” hoping it’s a Below Deck reference. And also, I get you. Being bipolar and also with a chronic neurological disorder has made adulting damn near impossible for me. Shower? Answer the phone? Go to work, for chrissakes? Requires a ton of gumption and usually medication to accomplish. I’m…
It was rape for the glaring fact you did not give consent. No two ways about it. Please realize you did not play a role in his decision to violate your body. If he had taken your wallet, it would still certainly be theft. The fact you were drunk is a non-factor when you look at it without emotion. Be well.
You don’t miss a beat, do ya? Strong work!
Sounds like a hygienic wipe.
Your screen name implies you’re a doctor. As a doctor, I’d think you’d know it’s HIPAA, right? (Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
It doesn’t surprise me at all that he is still unresponsive. Usually an intubated person requires sedation to rest and allow the ventilator to do the work of the lungs so they can heal in peace. Also, if he’s in ARDS, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, he’s likely still heavily sedated to facilitate the precise…
I’m an RN and I work for a catholic-run hospital in the Deep Deep South. I’m not religious. In fact I’m atheist. Anyway, a few months ago I was going through some rough shit with the death of my best friend at said hospital. I had performed her cpr and taken care of her while she was in the CCU. After she died, I was…
Well, no shoes. Take them off in event of a knife fight. You'll need your balance. Also take off your earrings.
I work in a hospital, and our lab always sends for a C/S in the case of elevated WBC. But I can’t speak for doctor’s offices or standalone urgent care clinics who dip onsite. It's possible they see elevated WBC in a dipstick, order broad spectrum antibiotic coverage and call it a day.
