The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a demanding, fast-paced, and overall stressful work environment, which causes nurses working in ICU to burn out relatively quickly. A study conducted in a single U.S. hospital found that 54% of nurses working in ICU scored “moderate to high” on the emotional exhaustion scale.
As the ICU nurses burn out, they will provide lower and lower quality patient care. A consultant for ICU can help evaluate the state of the nurses and provide recommendations on how staff morale can be boosted.…
About 30 million people in America suffer from an eating disorder, and one person dies from the condition every hour In today’s image-obsessed culture, this mental illness can be difficult to treat, but there are options available that may help people suffering from eating disorders overcome the issue. One option called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been found to be effective in this area. Here’s more information about this therapy to help you determine if it’s right for you.…
Ever since the genius of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison were combined to form the technology behind hearing aids in the late 1800s, people with impaired hearing have been rejoicing. Being able to hear properly again is indeed, cause for celebration, but the transition doesn’t always go smoothly. Make the adjustment easier and faster for you, by following some simple and “sound” advice.
1. Keep The New Hearing Aid(s) In All The Time…
If you have recently started to notice your vision becoming fuzzy or if images simply do not seem as clear as they once did, then it is time to speak to an optometrist. The professional can complete a thorough exam to see if you are nearsighted or farsighted. If you have dry eyes and dread the thought of wearing glasses, then contact lenses are an option. There are a few tips you should know before speaking with your eye doctor.…
If you have been recently diagnosed with lung cancer, you may have been referred to an oncologist (cancer specialist) or pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment. There are various treatment options that are available to treat patients with lung cancer. Depending upon factors such as the type of lung cancer you have and what stage of cancer it is, your health care provider will recommend the best course of action, be it surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or another method.…
In general, ultrasounds have numerous benefits in medical settings because they can be used to diagnose problems that do not appear on x-ray, and they are less expensive than some diagnostic imaging tests. With portable ultrasounds, the ease of diagnosis and accessibility of diagnostic imaging makes this an ideal tool for many care settings.
Mobile Care Settings
Many clinical settings for the uninsured do not have a stand-alone facility. They may offer clinical services in large vans or work with agencies to set up the clinic in churches or community centers.…
If your child suffers from a seizure disorder such as epilepsy, then you know how difficult it can be to keep seizures under control and ensure your child has proper help every time they have one. If you already have a dog, then you may suspect that your dog acts differently just before your child has a seizure, but often think you are “just imagining it.” However, you are likely not imagining it at all, because many dogs living with people prone to getting seizures have a natural ability to sense when a seizure is about to occur.…
If you experience major reactions, such as stomachaches, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, or bloating after you eat, there is a chance that you may have some allergies to food items. The benefit of learning what these allergies are to is that you likely will feel a lot better if you avoid the foods that your body cannot tolerate. To learn what you are allergic to, an allergy doctor might suggest using the food-elimination diet.…
It is extremely common for children to be prone to ear infections. If your child frequently has problems with their ears, then they typically will get middle ear infections. The infections begin when bacteria move into the fluid that sits behind the ear drum. The fluid will drain through the eustachian tube that attaches to the middle ear. However, the tube can swell closed when a child becomes ill with a cold or virus.…
The numbers are shocking, but it’s important for American women to be aware that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. One of the most commonly recommended treatments is radiation therapy, as it effectively eradicates cancerous cells and can be used to combat cancerous cells of all stages. Everyone’s reaction to radiation therapy is different. While some patients feel little to no discomfort, it’s not uncommon for other patients to have sensitive skin after each treatment.…
