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ICU Delirium

The article I read “Incidence, Risk Factors and Consequences of ICU Delirium” stated they found a 30% incidence of delirium as opposed to previous reports of 80%. Excess use of sedatives lengthens time spent on a ventilator and prolongs hospital stays. According to this study patients were evaluated with the 8-item Intensive Care Delirium Screening […]

Intro

Hello all I am Sophia Manson and I’m a Scorpio.I graduated from Ventura College and passed my NCLEX in Sept.  Currently I work in Assessment and Referrals as a RN at Vista del Mar psych hospital.  I get the opportunity to sharpen my assessment skills at my job a well as see the inter-workings of the […]

Technology in health care

I think the advancement of technology in regard to health care apps is a very good thing.  Consumerism is on the rise and not only do people have internet access, they have it in the palm of their hand with a wealth of information.  Apps now cannot only allow you to take a pulse but […]