Ep86 Tracheal Esophageal Fistula (3 Cs)
The 3 C’s Choking Coughing Cyanosis
Ep83 Child Abuse (CHILD ABUSE)
CHILD ABUSE Child’s excessive knowledge of sex and abusive words Hair growth in various lengths Inconsistent stories from the child and parent/s Low self-esteem Depression Apathy, no emotion Bruised Unusual injuries Serious injuries Evidence of old injuries
Ep82 Umbilical cord
Two areolas One vagina Two umbilical arteries, one umbilical vein
Ep79 Intra Uterine Device (PAINS)
PAINS Period (menstrual: late, spotting, bleeding) Abdominal pain, dyspareunia (painful intercourse) Infection (abnormal vaginal discharge) Not feeling well, fever or chills String missing
Ep78 Pre-Eclampsia (HELLP)
HELLP Hemolysis Elevated Liver function tests Low Platelet count
Ep77 Fetal Wellbeing (ALONE)
ALONE Amniocentesis L/S Ratio Oxytocin Test Non-Stress Test Estriol Level
Fetal Acceleration (VEAL CHOP) OB Nursing
VEAL CHOP (OB Nursing Mnemonic) Variable – Cord Compression Early – Head Compression Accelerations – Okay Late – Placental Insufficiency I have to be honest here . . . OB Nursing was NEVER an interest of mine even before nursing school. While I really enjoyed the rotation and feel fortunate to have seen several […]
Ep75 Episiotomy (REEDA)
REEDA Redness Edema Ecchymosis Discharge, Drainage Approximation
Ep68 Dialysis (AEIOU)
Check the vowels: AEIOU Acid-Base Problems Electrolyte Problems Intoxications Overload of fluids Uremic Symptoms
Ep66 Truama (ABCDEFGHI)
ABCDEFGHI Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Examine Fahrenheit Get Vitals Head to Toe Assessment Intervention