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02/10/2024

💡Properly assessing a wound is essential for successful treatment! Check out today's post for the main points you should look out for!

01/10/2024

🫀 Cardiac Tamponade: A Serious Condition That Requires Rapid Attention! 🆘 Cardiac tamponade occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart, compressing it and hindering its function. This can lead to a drop in blood pressure, shock, and even cardiac arrest.

⚕️ This condition requires immediate intervention to drain the fluid and restore heart function.

30/09/2024

💉 Gastric lavage is an essential procedure in cases of poisoning or intoxication, helping to remove harmful substances from the stomach. In situations of poisoning or emergencies, this method can be vital. It is always performed with great technique and care by health professionals!

27/09/2024

📚 Dangers of Self-Medication: Do you know the risks?⚠️

Taking medication on your own may seem harmless, but it can have serious consequences for your health!

📌 Risks of Self-Medication:

• Unexpected adverse reactions;

• Dangerous drug interactions;

• Mask of symptoms of serious diseases;

• Antibiotic resistance.

💡 Tip: Always consult a healthcare professional before taking any medication.

26/09/2024

💡 Do you know when to use paracetamol or dipyrone? 🤔 Both are common medications, but they have important differences!

25/09/2024

📚 Chickenpox, popularly known as varicella, is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

🟢 It mainly affects children, but it can also affect adults, and in more severe cases, it can cause other complications. 🩹

The main symptoms include fever, malaise and the famous blisters on the body, which itch a lot! 😖

💉 The chickenpox vaccine is highly effective and is available on the SUS.

24/09/2024

🩺 Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men (behind only non-melanoma skin cancer). With early detection, the chances of a cure are much higher! 🩵 In today's post, we will review this condition, come check it out!

23/09/2024

📚 What is a Peptic Ulcer? 🩺

A peptic ulcer is a sore that appears in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. Symptoms such as abdominal pain, burning, nausea and even bleeding may indicate the presence of this condition.

👉 Risk factors:

Helicobacter pylori infection

Prolonged use of anti-inflammatory drugs

Stress and poor eating habits

🔍 Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential to avoid complications such as perforation or bleeding.

20/09/2024

💡 Placing a peripheral venous access (PVA) requires attention and care, and proper annotation is essential to ensure patient safety. Don't forget to include the following information on the dressing:

1️⃣ Date and Time: ⏰

Mark when the AVP was installed. This helps you monitor how long the device has been around.

2️⃣ Catheter Caliber: 💉

Record the gauge of the catheter used (e.g. 18G, 20G). This helps with control and future replacement.

3️⃣ Professional Signature: ✍️

Register your name to ensure accountability and allow easy identification.

Remembering that, in addition to being recorded in the medical record, this information visible on the dressing ensures safety and organization in patient monitoring.

19/09/2024

💡 Discover the Essential Materials for Venipuncture!

📌 To ensure a safe and effective procedure, venous access requires the following essential materials:

🔷 Tray: to place the materials needed for the procedure.

🔷 Cotton and antiseptic: the use of 70% alcohol or another suitable antiseptic agent is essential for cleaning the area, reducing the risk of infections. And cotton to clean the puncture area and prevent bleeding after insertion.

🔷 Tourniquet: Used to aid in visualization and palpation of the vein, temporarily restricting blood flow.

🔷 Syringe with saline solution: Used to irrigate the catheter after insertion, ensuring that access is patent.

🔷 Equipment and saline solution (or other intravenous solution): For administration of intravenous fluids.

🔷 Appropriate venous catheter: Used for venipuncture and the introduction of medications or fluids.

🔷 Sterile adhesive tape or transparent film: To fix the catheter and protect it from external contamination.

🔷 Gloves: To ensure protection for both the patient and the healthcare professional, preventing contamination.

🔷 Label to identify the access: To record the day and time of the puncture, important for controlling the length of time the catheter remains in place.

📌 These materials ensure that the venous access procedure is performed correctly and safely, minimizing the risk of infections and complications.

18/09/2024

👃🏼 Acute sinusitis is an inflammation of the upper airways, more specifically of the nasosinusal mucosa. It is a common diagnosis; it is estimated that 16% of adults are diagnosed with acute sinusitis annually. It is most commonly of infectious (virus, bacteria or fungus) or non-infectious etiology. It generates a picture of nasal discharge, coughing and intense pain in the sinus region.

📌 Main symptoms:

Pain or pressure in the face,
Nasal congestion,
Thick nasal discharge,
Headaches.

In this post we will discuss what acute sinusitis is, its symptoms and how to diagnose it!

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