The heart is one of the most brilliant organs in the body. It normally works very efficiently and requires very little from the person who houses it. However, there are times when the heart does not work as expected. It is the nurse's job to know why, and also how to fix it. You can't do that ... Read More about ER Nurse’s Guide to the Anatomy of the Heart
Hypernatremia
Hypernatremia is too much sodium in the blood. HI-perNAtremia= HI Sodium (NA) (remember Sodium’s symbol in the periodic table is Na). Sodium is responsible for muscle contraction, nerve impulses and the balancing of the amount of minerals and water in the body. As you can ... Read More about Hypernatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is too much potassium in the blood. There are lots of causes of hyperkalemia, from medications to medical conditions. These high levels of potassium can cause muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias and could lead to cardiac arrest if not treated. HI-perkalemia=HIGH ... Read More about Hyperkalemia
Intracranial Hematomas
The brain is a very complex organ. Normally, it works very well and we hardly notice that it’s there. When there’s a disruption in the brain, it is quick to exhibit signs that something is not right. Intracranial hematomas are just one of many injuries that can cause wide and profuse ... Read More about Intracranial Hematomas
8 Of The Best Reasons To Become An ER Nurse
Emergency Department nursing is hard, I’m not gonna lie. You see the best and worst in people in this field, and that’s not just with patients. Nursing can also be the most rewarding thing you ever do, if you just work at it. Here are the big reasons you should become an ER ... Read More about 8 Of The Best Reasons To Become An ER Nurse