The Vital Role of Nurses in Investigation and Procedures

What is the role of a nurse in investigation and procedures? Research nurses need a thorough understanding of the research process and terminology, and in-depth knowledge of the specialty under investigation. The nurses play a key role as patient advocate, ensuring patients’ safety and protection, and that patients are well supported throughout the research study. … Read more

Can Hospice Tell When Death is Near?

Can hospice tell when death is near? Your hospice team’s goal is to help prepare you for some of the things that might occur close to the time of death of your loved one. We can never predict exactly when a terminally ill person will die. But we know when the time is getting close, … Read more

Why Does My Back Crack When I Inhale Deeply?

Why does my back crack when I inhale deeply? Cavitation mostly occurs within your facet joint (joint between your vertebrae) capsule and causes a crack or pop. This sound is produced when the air pressure within the joint changes suddenly-causing bubbles within the joint fluid to form and/or collapse. Read more on www.spine-health.com Most of … Read more

Mottling: Understanding the End-of-Life Sign

Where does mottling start? Mottling often comes around one to four weeks before the end of life. However, it is not always the case and will vary per individual. The mottling comes from the skin temperatures going from highs to lows repeatedly, making the skin pale and moist. It starts near the bottom parts of … Read more

Mumps: A Viral Infection

Is mumps a virus or bacteria? Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus. It typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. Read more on www.cdc.gov The salivary glands, which are found close to the ears, are impacted by the highly contagious viral … Read more

Symptoms After Endoscopy: What to Expect?

What are symptoms after endoscopy? Other common side-effects from upper endoscopy include: Nausea and bloating. A sore throat for around 48 hours. Not being able to eat your regular diet until you can swallow normally. Read more on www.evansvillesurgical.com A thin, flexible tube with a camera is put into the body during an endoscopy to … Read more

The First Signs of Your Body Shutting Down: Understanding Hospice Care

What are the first signs of your body shutting down? Signs that the body is actively shutting down are: abnormal breathing and longer space between breaths (Cheyne-Stokes breathing) noisy breathing. glassy eyes. cold extremities. purple, gray, pale, or blotchy skin on knees, feet, and hands. weak pulse. changes in consciousness, sudden outbursts, unresponsiveness. Read more … Read more