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Tibia/Fibula Fracture “Fun Facts”

– Only the tibia bears weight, so isolated fibula fractures allow for ambulation. – Most fractures to the lower leg are open. – Tibia fractures are the most common long bone fractures (40%) – Can cause compartment syndrome (pressure build-up inside a space in the body, can require surgery) – Can be low-engery (falls/athletics) or […]

Colostomy Patient Education

Below is a link with everything you need to know about colostomy application and care. This informative article includes helpful hints, a list of reasons to call your doctor and how to reduce odor.
http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/ostomy…

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Hi all, I am still trying to figure out how to use this website, but I am excited to see where it takes me. With technology taking up so much of our lives these days, I believe that using this website to discuss up to date nursing research as well as for my own resume […]