Happy Monday! 💙💖
Got my scrubs on and I’m ready to take care of you 🥰🤭
Scrubs are important in nursing for many many reasons!
🩺Hygiene: Scrubs are designed to be easily laundered and are made from materials that can be disinfected, which helps to reduce the spread of germs and infection in healthcare settings. 🦠
🩺Identification: Scrubs are often worn by healthcare workers in order to easily identify their roles and responsibilities. Different colors and patterns of scrubs are often used to distinguish between different types of healthcare workers, such as nurses and doctors. 🌈
🩺Comfort: Scrubs are typically made from lightweight, breathable materials that are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. They are also designed to allow for a full range of motion, which is important for nurses and other healthcare workers who need to move around frequently.
🩺Protection: Scrubs can protect healthcare workers from bodily fluids and other hazardous materials they may come into contact with on the job 🩸
🩺Professionalism: Scrubs are considered professional attire for healthcare workers, and wearing them helps to create a sense of trust and credibility with patients and their families 🫂
For all my fitness people! 🏋🏼♀️
It’s so important to eat before a workout! Especially carbs 🥖🍝
If you work out on an empty stomach, your body will burn muscle tissue when you run out of energy and not stored body fat!!
Eating or drinking carbohydrates before exercise can improve workout performance and may allow you to work out for a longer time or at a higher intensity! 🏋🏼♀️💨
If you don't eat, you might feel sluggish or lightheaded when you exercise and we don't want that! 🥱❌
IV tubing is a medical device used to administer fluids, medications, and 🩸products into a patient's 🩸stream through a vein!
Some fun facts about IV tubing:
💉IV tubing was first used in the early 20th century, but it wasn't widely used until the 1930s when plastic tubing became available.
💉IV tubing is available in different colors, making it easy for healthcare professionals to identify different types of fluids being administered.
💉IV tubing can be used to administer fluids at different rates, including a slow "drip" or a faster "bolus" injection.
💉IV tubing is considered as a life-saving device in critical care and emergency medicine. It's used to provide life-sustaining fluids, medications and 🩸 products in emergency situations.
It's important to follow proper cleaning and disinfection procedures for IV tubing to prevent contamination and infection! 🦠‼️
New Year, New goals! ✅
Grab your pencil & get writing! 📝
SMART goals provide clarity and focus, which helps you to understand what you want to achieve and how you will achieve it! 🧠
Setting measurable and achievable goals can help to increase motivation and engagement, by providing a sense of progress and accomplishment! 📈
My New Year’s Resolution : Working out EVERY DAY for at least 30 min! 🍑🏋🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️ Whether it be a short walk, or in the gym!
Making New Year's resolutions can:
📝Increase motivation and focus, making it easier to make positive changes to your lifestyle.
📝Lead to improved physical health by encouraging regular exercise and healthier eating habits.
📝Help with mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety through the accomplishment of set goals.
📝Encourage new and healthier habits which can be beneficial for chronic health conditions.
What is your New Year’s resolution? LMK in the comments! 🤎💚
My face when you tell me you haven’t scheduled your yearly exams yet 😠
Make sure you’re getting all your 2023 exams scheduled in advance! 🩺👩🏼⚕️ Waiting last minute is never fun 🤕
Agar plate fun 🦠🩺👩🏼⚕️
Agar plates are a type of petri dish that contain a solid growth medium made of agar, a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed!
They are used to culture microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi 🦠🧫
In the lab, agar plates are used to isolate and grow pure cultures of microorganisms for various purposes, including research, quality control, and the production of pharmaceuticals and other products! 💊
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and mental health problems are common and treatable 🫂
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a professional organization that It is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of psychology to benefit society and improve people's lives! ❤️🩹
Poor mental health can have negative impacts on physical health, and vice versa.
It is important to seek help if you are experiencing mental health problems, as early intervention can lead to better outcomes. There are many resources available to help individuals manage their mental health, including therapy, self-help strategies, and support groups! 🫂❤️🩹
Health fact Tuesday! 🩺👩🏼⚕️
🩺The average person sheds about 600,000 particles of skin every hour.
🩺The average person blinks about 15 times per minute.
🩺The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different smells.
🩺 The human eye can detect over 10 million colors.
The more you know 🤓
A big boy 💉😉
A bolus syringe is a type of syringe that is used to administer a single, large dose of medication or other fluid. It is often used in emergency situations where a quick and large dose of medication is needed, such as during a heart attack or severe allergic reaction! ❤️🩹
Bolus syringes typically have a larger capacity than standard syringes, ranging from 10 mL to 60 mL or more ❗️
To use a bolus syringe, the healthcare provider or caregiver will first fill the syringe with the prescribed medication or fluid. The syringe can then be attached to an intravenous (IV) line or injected directly into a muscle or vein using a needle. The medication or fluid is then administered over a period of a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the specific needs of the patient ⏱🩺
A tourniquet is a device that is used to constrict 🩸flow to a specific part of the body, typically a limb.
Now let’s talk about how to properly use one ‼️
🩺 Place the tourniquet around the limb, about 2-4 inches above the wound or injury.
🩺Tighten the tourniquet until the 🩸 stops. It is important to stop the 🩸 as quickly as possible, but be aware that the tourniquet should not be left on for more than two hours to avoid damage to the limb.
🩺Secure the tourniquet in place with a knot or a clip to prevent it from slipping.
🩺If possible, mark the time that the tourniquet was applied on the victim's forehead or another visible location.
🩺Seek immediate medical attention.
‼️ It is important to know that the use of a tourniquet should be a last resort, as it can cause serious damage to the limb if left on for too long. If a tourniquet is not available or not effective in stopping the 🩸, direct pressure and elevation of the limb may be used as alternative methods to control!
Some interesting health facts for you today 🩺:
The average person has about 100,000 hairs on their head 💆🏼♀️
The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents 👃🏻
The average person spends about a third of their life sleeping 😴💤
The average person has about 100,000 miles of 🩸vessels in their body
The human brain is about 75% water 🧠💧
The surface area of the lungs is about the same as a tennis court 🫁
The human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap 🧼
The average person produces about a quart of saliva per day
The heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of 🩸 per day 🫀
The more you know! 🤓
Safety first, always! 🩺🩹❤️🩹
A basic first aid kit should contain the following items:
❤️🩹Adhesive bandages in various sizes
❤️🩹Antiseptic wipes or solution
❤️🩹Gauze pads
❤️🩹Adhesive tape
❤️🩹Scissors
❤️🩹Tweezers
❤️🩹Disposable gloves
❤️🩹Instant cold pack
❤️🩹Splint
❤️🩹Triangle bandage
❤️🩹CPR breathing barrier
❤️🩹Thermometer
❤️🩹Over-the-counter pain medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
