Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease present significant challenges to healthcare providers due to the complex and progressive nature of these conditions. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a pivotal role in the care of patients suffering from these diseases, providing support that directly impacts patient well-being. With over 6 million Americans living…
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Better Study Tips for Nursing Students
Nursing programs are not easy — because nurses need to be adequately prepared for the difficulty of their future careers. Many courses required in a BSN degree require dozens of hours of intensive study per week, and even after graduation, nurses need to devote months toward preparing for the nursing exam…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
Pressure Sores and Bed Sores
A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. Normal capillary refill is 16-33 mmHg. Ischemia occurs with prolonged pressure >33 mmHg: Ischial tuberosity: >100 mmHg during sitting Sacral region: 40-60 mmHg in…
Emergency Medicine 
GIK Regimen – Rule of Ten
Interchangably used as: GIK or GKI regimen. GKI stands for Glucose, Potassium and Insulin. This simple and effective combined insulin delivery method has gained wide acceptance in perioperative management of diabetic patients who would require Nil Per Oral (NPO) status. Recently, this composition has also been used for management of…
Emergency Medicine 
IV Cannula Color Code : Tricks to Remember
Present day IV cannulae are available from sizes 14 gauge to 26 gauge with universal color coding for easy recongnition of IV cannula. Smaller the gauge, wider is the cannula and has higher flow rate. Normal adult size: 18-20 G Situations requiring rapid fluid transfusion like trauma: 14-16 G Preferred…