Toxic Gases for Nurses and Episode 102

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Most cases of poisoning are due to ingestion or dermal exposures, however, there are cases where the poison enters the body in the form of gas. What are the common toxic gases, where do they come from, what are the symptoms and what should nurses do in case of poisonous gas inhalation. Have all these questions answered in this week's Nursing Show episode, a toxtidbit segment on toxic gases with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center. Also in the show are the latest nursing news and links to this week's tip for further review.

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Myocardial Infarction and Patient Care

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This week's episode of the Nursing Show features a review of the nursing responsibilities and care of patients with myocardial infarction. Also known as heart attack, most people experiencing this are not aware of the fact that they are having a myocardial infarction. It is important that people are educated on the different signs and symptoms as well as what to do in case of an event. Key points for patient teaching for high risk populations and individuals with a history of MI or heart disease are also in discussed. Also included in the program are nurses in the news and links to this week's tip for a more comprehensive review.

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Patient Dietary Considerations and Episode 100

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Nurses hold a special role when it comes to a patient's diet. To be able to meet the patient's nutritional needs, special diets are sometimes ordered for patients with certain illnesses or conditions. It is the role of the nurse to provide the food to the patient taking into consideration a number of factors affecting the shift in diet and the patient's ability to eat and to educate the patient in the importance of adherence to the prescribed diet. These, together with the most common special diets ordered are discussed in this week's episode of The Nursing Show. Also included are the latest nurses in the news and tip links for further review.

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Interview with Randy Goldberg of the Maryland Poison Center

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This re-broadcast episode of the Nursing Show features an interview with Randy Goldberg, a nurse specializing in toxicology, of the Maryland Poison Center. Know what its like to be a tox specialist as he shares his experiences in the field. Included in the show are links to previous Nursing Show episodes related to poisoning and toxicology as well as links to resource sites for further study.

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