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Unplug activity

This morning I am reflecting on my past 24 hours of “unplugging” from my phone and social media accounts.  Although school work still required some use of my electronic devices, my use for the day was decreased significantly. My first “unplugging” moment was when I went on my run.  I decided to leave my phone … Continue reading Unplug activity

Osteomyelitis

Infection of bone that results in inflammation, necrosis, and formation of new bone Can be Hematogenous (blood borne infection), Contiguous focus (Contamination from bone surgery, open fracture, or trauma) or Osteomyelitis with vascular insufficiency (Patients with diabetes or vascular disease, most common in feet) High Risk: Elderly, poorly nourished or obese, immunocompromised w/ chronic illness, … Continue reading Osteomyelitis

Hydrochlorothiazide (Darcy and Shannon)

Hydrochlorothiazide WHO: Hypertensive patient, Heart Failure patient, Renal Failure patient, Liver cirrhosis patient, someone taking glucocorticoids, or someone on estrogen therapy. WHAT: Thiazide Diuretic, Anti-hypertensive It works by increasing the excretion of sodium and water by stopping sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule of the nephron. It also encourages the excretion of chloride, potassium, hydrogen, … Continue reading Hydrochlorothiazide (Darcy and Shannon)