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2 Minute EBP Challenge

Monday, August 30, 2010
Ascites and alcoholic cirrhosis
In a patient with alcoholic cirrhosis, ascites may develop as a result of:

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Dyspepsia and PPIs
How long can dyspepsia persist after the discontinuation of proton-pump inhibitors?

Monday, August 09, 2010
Geriatric Cardiac Function
In geriatric patients, a variety of events occur that cause a decrease in cardiovascular function.

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Heparin-induced ThrombocytopeniaMonday, January 25, 2010
Thrombocytopenias are a collection of conditions that cause the platelet count to decrease.  There are many ways that platelets can become activated and depleted in the clotting process.  The most common reasons for drops in platelet counts are depletion from pre-existing conditions such as sepsis, trauma, or surgery.  Approximately 5% of patients that receive heparin will develop an immune response that activates platelets causing life-threatening clotting and occasional bleeding.  This condition is called heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Heart SoundsMonday, January 18, 2010
An S3 heart sound occurs because the patient is volume overloaded and blood is "sloshing into" the heart.  Specifically, blood oscillates between the walls of the ventricle from blood rushing into the ventricle from the atria.  An S3 is best heard with the bell of the stethoscope at the apex of the heart.
Brand YouTuesday, January 12, 2010
In order to provide truly extraordinary care to your patients, and to be able to get the best jobs that lead to the most satisfaction, you need to develop a positive brand for yourself.
Complications of Blood TransfusionMonday, January 04, 2010
Perioperative anemia is a common problem faced by nurses.  The traditional treatment is blood transfusion, and although generally considered safe, blood transfusions can lead to many complications including immunosuppression, increased infections rates, increased mortality and increased length of stay.
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