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David Woodruff
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Dr. David W. Woodruff, PhD, APRN, NPD-BC, CNE, CNE-cl, CCRN, CEN, FNAP is The Nursing Prof. A Critical Care Nurse for over 30 years, Dr. Woodruff is a Nationally Recognized expert in nursing who can help you to:
- Pass Nursing School
- Pass the NCLEX
- Become certified in your specialty
Dr. Woodruff is the Editor for the popular "Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy" book. He led hundreds of seminars, conferences, and virtual programs on certification preparation nationally. He developed the CCRN Test Prep & PCCN Test Prep, which have been copied by institutions all over the US.
Dr. Woodruff will help you to understand even the most difficult concepts.
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidwoodruff/
- Pass Nursing School
- Pass the NCLEX
- Become certified in your specialty
Dr. Woodruff is the Editor for the popular "Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy" book. He led hundreds of seminars, conferences, and virtual programs on certification preparation nationally. He developed the CCRN Test Prep & PCCN Test Prep, which have been copied by institutions all over the US.
Dr. Woodruff will help you to understand even the most difficult concepts.
X: @TheNurseProf
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidwoodruff/
How Accurate Are Pulse Oximeters on Different Body Parts
Curious about the accuracy of pulse oximeters on various body parts? In this video, we explore the reliability of off-label placement of pulse oximetry sensors. Watch to learn more about how accurate pulse oximeters are when used in unconventional ways. Stay informed, and make sure you're using your pulse oximeter correctly!
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Revamping Medication Administration: The Five Rights
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The hard truth is this: while well-intentioned, the Five Rights approach has significant limitations that not only fail to prevent all medication errors but may, in some cases, create a false sense of security that puts patients at risk. The time has come for a critical, unflinching reassessment of our medication safety strategies.
Fishbones: Interpreting Lab Values
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In this video, we'll discuss the fishbone diagram and how to use it to interpret lab values. This shorthand diagram is a valuable tool to help you understand your patient's lab values more quickly. We'll discuss the different types of fishbones and how to use them to interpret your patient's lab results. Be sure to watch this video to get started interpreting lab values! Fishbone diagrams are u...
Passing Pathophysiology: Potassium
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Potassium is an essential electrolyte that helps regulate nerve signals, fluid balance, and muscle function. Abnormally high or low potassium levels can cause serious health problems. Low potassium (hypokalemia) can result from inadequate dietary intake, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney disorders, or certain medications. Symptoms include muscle cramps, fatigue, and abnormal heart rhythms. High potass...
Passing Pathophysiology: Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)
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Understanding the intricacies of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) pathophysiology is absolutely essential for any clinician seeking to provide excellent care for patients. I implore you to take the time to truly master this topic, as it will equip you with the knowledge necessary to accurately diagnose confusing conditions like diabetes insipidus and SIADH. Applying your awareness of how ADH acts in ...
Passing Pathophysiology: Sodium Imbalances
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Even small sodium imbalances can be life-threatening. With hypernatremia, sodium over 145 mEq/L dehydrates and shrinks the brain, causing symptoms that can swiftly lead to seizures, coma, and death if untreated. Hyponatremia under 135 mEq/L floods cells with fluid, progressing rapidly from nausea to deadly cerebral and pulmonary edema. Sodium is vital, but too much or too little is dangerous. A...
Understanding Stroke: Critical Care Tips
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Research shows stroke patients cared for in specialized units by nurses and interprofessional teams have better outcomes. Nurses help prevent, recognize, and manage stroke complications through assessments, monitoring, and evidence-based protocols. Examples are the FeSS protocols for fever, blood sugar, and swallowing. At discharge, nurses facilitate the transition by educating on prevention, s...
Transfusion-related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI): Warning Signs and How to Avoid It.
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Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a form of acute lung injury caused by blood transfusion. Diagnostic criteria have been revised over the years to align with ARDS criteria. The pathophysiology involves either passive transfer of leukocyte antibodies or accumulation of inflammatory mediators in stored blood products. Risk factors include critical illness, surgery, and transfusion ...
How to Identify and Treat Compartment Syndrome
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Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a surgical emergency resulting from increased pressure within a muscle compartment, leading to tissue ischemia. The lower leg is most often affected. Trauma, especially tibial fractures, is the most common cause. Careful clinical exam is critical for prompt diagnosis, though pain may be absent. Compartment pressure monitoring can aid diagnosis but routine use...
Critical Care Nursing: Identify and Treat Cellulitis
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Cellulitis is a deep skin infection primarily diagnosed by patient history and physical symptoms like redness, swelling, and pain. Its diagnosis can be challenging due to its similarity to conditions like dermatitis and eczema. Most non-purulent cellulitis cases are caused by certain bacteria and are effectively treated with common oral antibiotics. Despite rising cases of methicillin-resistant...
Why Nurses Love Lattes
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Drinking coffee has been found to affect certain areas in the brain. A recent study found that drinking coffee decreased connectivity in the posterior DMN, associated with self-consciousness and memory. However, it increased connectivity in the higher visual and RECN network nodes, which are associated with cognitive control and visual imagery. This effect was not solely due to caffeine intake,...
How to Recognize Cardiac Tamponade and What to Do
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Cardiac tamponade happens when fluid or blood fills the sac around the heart, putting pressure on it. This can cause chest pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, and other symptoms. Cancer, infections, trauma, or certain diseases can cause it. It is serious and can lead to heart failure or death if untreated. Diagnosis involves physical exams and tests like echocardiograms or chest X-rays. Treat...
Aspirin and Anemia
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Daily aspirin use among older adults in the US can increase the risk of major gastrointestinal bleeding by 1% and lead to anemia within 5 years. Research also shows that even after excluding patients who encountered major bleeding, aspirin users had lower hemoglobin levels.
Best Treatment for Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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This study compared simple aspiration and chest tube drainage as first-line treatments for complete primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Results showed that while simple aspiration had a higher treatment failure rate, it was better tolerated with less pain, fewer adverse events, and slightly lower pneumothorax recurrence rates than chest tube drainage.
Stethoscope Contamination
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A study revealed a concerning level of bacterial contamination on hospital stethoscopes, with 50% contaminated before cleaning. Even after cleaning, contamination rebounded to 36.7% after examining just one patient. The study also found a significant difference in contamination rates between regular and infrequent cleaners. You can find out more in this video.
Adrenal Suppression from Inhaled Corticosteroids
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Adrenal Suppression from Inhaled Corticosteroids
Thank you , made easy and make sense
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Yep, just got my bloods back today. HBG: 15.1, HCT 45 👍🏻
Excellent teacher Thanks
How are you now dear doctor 🎉
I love your videos, you explain pathophysiology in a way that is clear and memorable!
This was the most helpful video I've watched on the topic. It's hard for me to nail down anemia vs dehydration on the blood labs
This is amazing. Do you provide the slides?
We need professors like you Sir.
This is very helpful, is there a textbook that goes along with this lecture series? @ThenursingProf
Thank you for this, your video was much more informative than my graduate program lectures.
My H&H is dropping steadily but my RBC is normal
Talks in circles 😢
I’m so glad I found your lectures. They’re the live, rev-me-up complement to my online pathophys class and you really help me get stuff. Thank you!
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10 years later and this video still does wonders for my advanced pathophysiology class. The reading in the book is so dry and boring, but your video makes me understand. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful!!❤❤❤ thank you for these videos
You're so welcome!
What happens to the body if not given any pain medication for 10 hours post op of MPFL surgery from caregiver? I have never had any surgeries prior to this one and I am still struggling to walk and the surgery was 3 yrs ago.
if all or them are low is it aldosterone? low serum na, low serum osmo, low urine osmo?
How do i convert your readings to British from your American readings?
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Very helpful information hopefully other doctors also teach as you do.👍
Can one apply linear interpolation to estimate his HbA1C level knowing his FBS, using the table for A1c and FBS? Thanks in advance for the reply.
This procedure saved my husbands life! He went into cardiac arrest and when I got into hospital he wasn’t responding (ie nurse touched surface of his eye- he didn’t even blink). This was done and really improved the quality of his life. He had some short term and long term memory issues at first that improved somewhat over time.
when did this happen?
@@lvl18abilities When he got this procedure done it was about 11-12 years ago now. He recently had a heart transplant so he has survived several times when he should not have.
What is the difference between RBC count and hematocrit? All the explanations I am finding online say that the difference is that the former is the number of cells, and the latter is the percentage of cells. But that tells me nothing: The number of cells is only meaningful if you know exactly how much blood was drawn, which means it is a proportion. A proportion is a percentage, and that's exactly what people say hematocrit is. So I come straight back to zero.
Dear Fukuoka-musician: I was also searching for the answer. After viewing some explanation both in paper and online, here is what I come up with : 1. RBC count (Red blood cell count) : it is the number of RBCs in a cubic millimeter of blood. RBCs are the cells produced in the bone marrow that carry oxygen to tissues. A person with significantly low RBC count can feel fatigue, SOB and appear pale in skin color. A decrease in RBC count usually caused a decrease in the hemoglobin and hematocrit values. This usually implies the underlying condition of having anemia. 2. Hemoglobin (Hb): Oxygen is carried to the tissues via hemoglobin in the RBC. Any drug which causes a suppression of the bone marrow, will decrease the hemoglobin level. What is the test of Hb all about? The hemoglobin concentration is the amount of hemoglobin per unit volume. The normal value of adult male hemoglobin is 13.0~18.0 gm/dl, and that of female is 11.0~16.0 gm/dl. When the value has significantly decreased, it can be the indication of anemia. 3. Hematocrit: It is the % of the cellular component in the blood to the blood plasma (or the fluid). The test is one of the truest markers of Anemia. A decrease in the value of Hematocrit is always seen with a decrease in the hemoglobin. To summarize both RBC counts and Hematocrit tests are to reflect the state of red blood cells in the body. Hemoglobin is to measure the actual mass of hemoglobin protein per unit of the blood. Hematocrit is the proportional red blood cell in relation to the rest of blood components. Both are used to diagnose anemia.
Thank you for your time in making these videos. Im using them as a supplement to my studies for my PCCN test as well as to help me better understand the whys with regard to disease process. It help one do a better job with care.
What about if it’s the opposite and too low
Generally correct, but abysmally out of date.
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Vasopressin is taken out of ACLS
Wonderful video, and I've seen a few on the subject. Thanks for clarity and level of detail.
Glad it was helpful!
Words aren’t enough for me to show how I grateful I am for helping me to get rid of my Diabetes’s type 2 Dr Igudia.
I like that you ask the questions. It makes me think. Thank you for your videos.
Glad you like them!
This was really helpful thank you!!!
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Fantastic explanation! Thank you.
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I love the way the parts are explained , but how to do we manage it?????
A big thank you! This is explained so good!
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I was having a hard time understanding this for my boards you helped me a lot thank you!!
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Where can we find all your lectures on patho
Thanks for this detailed lecture
Thanks for such detailed lecture
Thank you for an excellent lecture. My only quandary is the effect of diuretics. On the side at approx 27:37 you have listed diuretics under causes of metabolic acidosis (due to loss of HCO3) but then in the practice questions at 38:51 you indicated that diuretics will lead to metabolic alkalosis...
Excellent teacher, excellent subject.
Thank you , it is very informative