The exit site requires meticulous, sterile dressing changes, initially 2 3 times a day, tapering to once a day after the site heals and the patient returns home. The driveline must be securely ...

Changing the Dressing: Change the sterile dressing as directed by a healthcare provider or based on the condition of the wound. If the dressing becomes soiled, wet, or loosened, replace it with a ...

I have a comment about the article I just read, "The Nursing Shortage: A Call to Action." [1] The current and future nursing shortage can be summed up in one word -- money. Registered nurses (RNs ...

Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly.

Introduction Sterile processing technicians are critical behind the scenes in enabling safe surgeries and medical procedures. Properly cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments in ...

This recipe is so simple, in fact, that I've never bothered to make another salad dressing recipe at home. Its name? Well it doesn't really have one; we've always just called it "Grandmama Dressing." ...

Climate change presents a major threat to long-term growth and prosperity, and has a direct impact on the economic wellbeing of all countries. The IMF has an important role to play in helping its ...