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Improving the #quality of life of patients, what does it concretely mean? This week, with VitalAire Germany Respiratory Team, I visited the sleep shop where our teams (nurses, medico-technicians…) start up and support sleep apnea patients in any moments of their #care pathway. The most common concerns of our patients are related to the mask fitting which is key in therapy adoption and its outcomes. Thanks to the sleep shops, direct Service like high quality mask-adaptation is available to raise those patients’ concerns without delay. Indeed, through the Value Based Healthcare (#VBHC) approach, #VitalAire contributes to building a resilient #Healthcare system. In Germany, we support Respiratory, Diabetes, Infusion and Community Care patients improving the #quality of life of patients to best meet their needs at the right cost to society, contributing to more efficient and sustainable healthcare systems. Congrats to Luca VALSASINA Hannes FRANK Ralf IRMER Harriet WEILER Daniel BEHR Stefan KEYSER Adeline HERAUT  for making this happen! @AirLiquideHealthcare #changingcarewithyou #Carefluencer #Leadership

Good rest is very important to healing and recovery after an illness or injury. In fact, the 2025 HCAHPS survey will include new questions regarding the sleep quality patients experienced while hospitalized. Our medical writer, Elizabeth Stricker, BSN, RN, wrote a great article on helping patients get better sleep. If you're looking for tips to share with your patients, you will find good ones here. We also include this content in our Patient Engagement Guides, and we'd be happy to create a custom sample for your hospital — the link is in the comments. https://lnkd.in/gBxjF_HJ #PatientExperience #HCAHPS #Sleep #PatientGuideSolutions

Digestive issues are among the most common health complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide. 🌎 While it's true that everyone has their own "normal" when it comes to bowel movements, paying attention to certain indicators, such as the Bristol Stool Type, can help you gauge your digestive health. The Bristol Stool Form Scale is a simple tool used to categorize the form and consistency of your stool. ➡️ In Primary Care, it is often believed that having a bowel movement every couple of days is acceptable. However, Functional Medicine takes a more proactive approach, emphasizing daily bowel movements. If you're interested in incorporating Functional Medicine into your healthcare regimen for better digestive health, contact us today! Learn more in our blog: https://bit.ly/3Vcx8Ig 👩⚕️ Northwest Nurse Practitioner Associates 📞 202-483-6672 🌐 nwnursepractitioners.com #nursepractitioners #nursepractitioner #primarycarevirginia #nursepractitionersofinstagram #travelmedicine #functionalmedicine #primarycare #primarycarephysician #healthcare #medical #womenownedbusiness #healthcareworkers #np #medicine #entrepreneur #womenentrepreneurs #womanownedbusiness #physician #medicaleducation #IBS #digestivehealth #digestiveissues

Respiratory illness is the leading cause of emergency hospitalization in cerebral palsy (especially in GMFCS IV & V). It is associated with extended hospital stays and more days in the intensive care unit. The cost of emergency hospitalization in this population may range from 12-15 lacs (approximately in the Indian context), increasing the financial burden on families. Read this paper on " The cost of respiratory hospitalization in children with Cerebral Palsy" here. https://lnkd.in/gyz4vxjj Respiratory illness has many causes, including aspiration, reflux, poor breathing mechanics, muscle weakness, etc. How are we managing it in rehab: parent awareness, alternative feeding, reflux management, dysphagia management, addressing constipation, respiratory muscle training, respiratory hygiene, postural training and assistive aids to support ribcage and breathing?

It's important for healthcare professionals to be able to recognize adventitious breath sounds🫁 may include:🫁 1. Wheezing: High-pitched, musical sounds often heard during expiration, which can indicate narrowing of the airways due to conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or bronchitis😤 2. Crackles (Rales): These are discontinuous, non-musical sounds that can be fine or coarse and are often heard during inspiration. Fine crackles can indicate conditions like pulmonary fibrosis or heart failure, while coarse crackles may be associated with conditions like pneumonia or bronchiectasis. 3. Rhonchi: Low-pitched, continuous sounds that resemble snoring or rattling and are often heard during expiration. They can be indicative of excessive mucus in the airways due to conditions such as COPD or bronchitis.😮💨 4. Stridor: A high-pitched, crowing sound that is typically heard during inspiration and can be a sign of upper airway obstruction, such as from a foreign body or swollen tissues in the throat.🌪 5. Pleural friction rub: A grating or creaking sound heard during both inspiration and expiration, which may indicate inflammation of the pleura (the lining around the lungs), often seen in conditions like pleurisy or pneumonia.🚨🫁 Dar Al Shifa Hospital Amity University #NurseCommunity #NursingEducation #nurseresearch #nursepractitioner #nursewellness #healthcareforall

Explore the latest open-access articles in our journal! • Sleep, dietary intake, and physical activity changes with shift work onset in intern paramedics • Mapping the future: A scoping analysis of paediatric content in Australian paramedic curriculum • Implementation of a strategy to manage EMS COVID-19 patient disposition with physician consultation • Back to the future (editorial) https://lnkd.in/g3RF3N_T

Despite my best efforts, the patient's condition continued to deteriorate.... I want to take you through a recent experience in the emergency department. In the ER, every case is a story of life and death. A delicate balance where quick decisions, team collaboration, and extensive medical knowledge can save a life. My team confronted a similar situation. Last Thursday a 60-year-old male was rushed into our emergency department. His stats were alarming: - fever - rapid heart rate - fast breathing   - visibly drowsy Our team jumped into action, adhering to the 'sepsis protocol'. Despite our efforts, the patient's condition did not improve. His oxygen levels dropped, and his breathing became more labored. It was clear that his life was hanging by a thread. It was clear, that a decision had to be made. I decided to insert a tube into the trachea to aid in breathing. This is never an easy choice and action, but it was necessary to ensure his survival.   Once the patient was stabilized and intubated, we prepared for his transfer to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This transition is more than just moving a patient from one room to another; it's a complex process of ensuring continuous care and seamless communication between teams.   In the aftermath, as the adrenaline subsided, our team reflected on the case. This experience was a stark reminder of the reality of emergency medicine – every day brings new challenges, and every patient impacts our collective experience and knowledge.   This is what I learned that day: 1: Teamwork is critical – ER and ICU 2: Having the collective experience to provide the best care 3: The ability to learn from this, so we can recognize it early and treat it accordingly. After going through it all, I couldn't stress enough, the whole team felt burned out. If experienced professionals like me with 20+ years of experience could feel like this, then I am not sure, how the practicing doctors, who are fresh out of college would have felt. In light of that, I would like to know how you would have dealt with this kind of situation? #medical #doctors #physicians

🌐 Read More About Advancements in Pulmonology - Revolutionizing Respiratory Care - https://bit.ly/3Y8Rh2Q🌐 🫁 Healthy Lung Month - October 2024 🫁 Lung health is critical to sustaining life, and any compromise in its function can lead to serious consequences. Pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and nurses are on the front lines, ensuring optimal care. 🚑 In recent years, breakthroughs in respiratory care and treatments have transformed how healthcare professionals manage lung conditions. This blog explores these advancements and their profound impact on respiratory care. 💼👩⚕️👨⚕️ #HealthyLungMonth #Pulmonology #RespiratoryCare #MedicalAdvancements #eMedEvents #HealthcareProfessionals #LungHealth

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Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation-CPAP Non-invasive postive pressure ventilation comprehensive support and care of newborn life. https://lnkd.in/gbzhH-wW