Derek Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Here is a list of normal lab values. Keep in mind that the values may be slightly different depending on the facility. This should only be used as a general reference. If you know of any that are missing from this list, add them in a comment down below. Click … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 The NIH stroke scale is an assessment that is performed by medical professionals on patients in order to determine if they had a stroke. For someone who has had some practice, it should take no more than 10 minutes to complete it. For … Read more
Contributing Author: Elise Morgan Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Image by rawpixel Caring for an elderly parent can feel like equal parts heavy responsibility and priceless gift of time spent with a loved one. Most of us must take on that task, … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 No matter who we are, we all need mouth care. If your patient is on bedrest, they may need help with this care. Some patients will need denture care as well. How often should they receive this care? After each meal is best … Read more
Approved by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Post-operative care is crucial for ensuring a patient’s successful recovery after surgery. While traditional in-person checkups remain important, modern technology has introduced advanced strategies to monitor post-op patients with greater ease and efficiency. NIH notes that around 75% of surgical patients experience postoperative … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 by Cameron (Arizona, United States) Sure is Derek’s Reply (Aug 21, 2019): Hello Cameron. Thank you for sharing. I would like to help you through this depressive point in your life. I’m deeply sorry your mother has cancer. It is an unfortunate disease … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This is a list of commonly misspelled medical terms. The words that are in bold are spelled correctly, but could still be mean’t for something else depending on the context. The terms with “vs” between them are often confused with each other and the ones … Read more
Contributing Author: Neha Rohan Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Orthodontic treatment is a significant step towards achieving a straight, beautiful smile. Once braces come off, the journey isn’t quite over. Retainers play a crucial role in ensuring that your teeth stay in … Read more
Contributing Author: Neha Rohan Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 In Tennessee, dental health is a significant concern that goes beyond mere aesthetics. According to state health reports, a considerable portion of Tennessee residents face oral health issues, with dental decay and gum … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 AÂ MEWS score, which is an acronym for modified early warning score, is a calculation done on a patient after checking their vital signs and avpu score to determine if they require more medical attention than they are already receiving. It is currently being … Read more