Medical
Dec 24, 2014 | 8:00 am
A hemoglobinometer is a medical instrument that has a single purpose – to measure the hemoglobin content of the blood. Hemoglobin is a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood. When working properly and at the correct levels, hemoglobin (Hb or Hgb) carries oxygen from respiratory organs to the rest of the body (using red blood cells) where it is released and becomes the energy known as metabolism. When hemoglobin levels are high or low, medical issues such as anemia may occur. A hemoglobinometer provides a way to conveniently measure hemoglobin levels. Since most hemoglobinometers are portable, doctors... Read more...
Dec 23, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Hematology is the study of blood and blood diseases. It is a bit more specialized than a medical lab tech that does other types of testing like urinalysis and other specimen study. Some medical lab techs get more interested in blood and blood diseases as they work in these specialties and wind up moving into this more intrinsic field due to incredible awareness of the importance of the study. Who are Hematologists? Hematology is a specialty branch of internal medicine physicians that deal only with blood studies. Many of them start out in labs doing clinical class work and wind... Read more...
Dec 23, 2014 | 11:00 am
The heart is an unbelievable fist sized pump that is all muscle and moves several units of blood through the human body at an incredible, regular rate. When blood and systems are not in sync with natural homeostasis, a progression of regression may occur. CHF: Definition The term “heart failure” can be truly alarming. While it does not mean the heart has “failed,” it is a serious condition. For patients over 60, congestive heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization and death of people in that age group. Many heart medicines are not effective with the symptoms of CHF... Read more...
Dec 23, 2014 | 10:00 am
Most people who aspire to move into the field of sterile processing already have some type of healthcare exposure. It is not an area that is visible to the random family members lounging in the waiting room while waiting for a family member to emerge from surgery. Sterile processing technicians are definitely behind the scenes people. A sterile processing technician is someone who cleans and sterilizes used surgical instruments and other medical supplies, so they can be safely redistributed and reused on additional patients. This work is usually centralized in a special department of the medical facility. Exposure In order... Read more...
Dec 23, 2014 | 9:00 am
Radiologic technologist may sound like a futuristic career, but it is one of the most important positions in modern medical diagnostics, and puts the practitioner on the front line in battle against cancer. Radiation technologist may work with patients and physicians on medical imaging teams (diagnostics) or radiation oncology teams (treatment). They are highly skilled professionals that hold either an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree, and must be licensed to practice in most states. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that radiation technologist have a median annual salary of $54,620. For those who go on to specialize as an MRI... Read more...
Dec 23, 2014 | 8:00 am
Diagnosis of events that occur in the human body was totally stymied until the invention of the X-ray machine. When the capability came to take a photographic picture of untold episodes inside mankind, the world would never be the same. Healthcare teams across the country take the radiology techs for granted. These professionals are expected to drop everything and run to the side of the exasperated surgeon, the ED physician who needs a broken bone count, and the pediatrician who is curious about how many pennies little Johnny actually swallowed. Today, the occupation encompasses other methods of securing internal images,... Read more...
Dec 22, 2014 | 12:00 pm
From Student Nurse to Burn-Out Nursing is attractive to many young people starting their careers as the need for skilled nurses is in constant demand. Students may earn their practical nursing license within two years of formal study, and continue to study part-time with a degree program. However, as many as one out of five nurses abandon the effort after the first year. There are several reasons for this. First year nurses are often thrown into the field with an expectancy of their ability to perform before they have gained the experience needed for confidence and competency. They are called... Read more...
Dec 22, 2014 | 11:00 am
One of the most challenging aspects of nursing care is the nurse patient ratio. It is extremely difficult to staff the proper number of nurses for patient care due to a surprising amount of variables. Things like budget issues, training, scheduling conflicts, and other issues all play a role in the challenges faced by hospitals and clinics when trying to get the right number of nurses on duty. If achieved, a good nurse to patient ratio can go a long way toward improving overall patient care. The problem is simply figuring out how to get the right ratio in each... Read more...
Dec 22, 2014 | 10:00 am
Every team needs its leader. The leader takes on the responsibility of delegating tasks for the team, ensuring the team is working at optimal efficiency, and making sure the team maintains professional standards in their work. In the world of nursing, this leadership role falls to the nurse administrator. Jack Welch said, “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” A leader, in any capacity, must be able to make the choices that are best for the team as a whole. Often times this very requirement... Read more...
Dec 22, 2014 | 9:00 am
If you have decided that nursing is your dream career, then you must start working towards your goal. The three main steps that you have to pursue in order to be a registered nurse are: complete a nursing program, get enough clinical experience and, finally, obtain licensure. We’ll explore these requirements right away. Before, you should know that, as a registered nurse, you will work in various healthcare facilities and your main duties will be educating and treating patients and offer them support on different health topics including nutrition, illness, exercise, recovery and injuries. The most common responsibilities are maintaining... Read more...
