In the 1990s, it came to the attention of a critical care nurse in Hawaii that occasionally her patients needed to travel but their health was marginal. It was often necessary for a patient to have medical care close at hand while en route to their destination. At...
Many times, teenagers are stereotyped as being moody. Many of you don't pay attention to that detail until you experience it yourself. The truth is that the teenage years are filled with life changes and hormones, which combine to form a perfect storm. Teenagers have...
What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is a type of infection that affects the throat and tonsils. It is caused by the streptococcus bacteria. It can easily be spread through close contact with other people. People can release droplets into the air when they cough or...
When you're assisting in transporting a patient over a long distance, there are a few safety tips to keep in mind for yourself as well as the patient. Make sure all essential items are packed before loading the patient onto the vehicle. Once the patient is in the...
Chart abstraction is an important aspect of daily life for a health care provider. To do their job correctly, health providers must have accurate data at their disposal. If data is sloppily pulled from patient records, then mistakes are likely to abound. It all starts...