Marina E. Bitanga BSN, RN, CCRN
Marina E. Bitanga BSN, RN, CCRN is a frequent contributor to RN Journal with 7 articles published to date.
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Nurse "I am in Pain"
Tags: chronic Chronic Pain pain pain management
Pain education and management is important. Everyone suffers from pain at one point. Pain is very subjective and everyone should know when to seek help by medical professionals.
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Pyelonephritis: A Review of Literature
Tags: diagnosis infection kidney kidney infection literature review Pyelonephritis urinary tract infection UTI
Pyelonephritis needs to be diagnosed early so proper treatment can be instituted to prevent further complications. If urinary tract infection is left untreated, it can spread to the blood stream.
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Sickle Cell Disease
Tags: abdominal pain child children disease pain Sickle Cell Disease treatment
Sickle cell disease is a debilitating condition secondary to the severe pain patients with this condition suffer especially when they are in crisis. This article includes the management and treatment of sickle cell disease and the diagnosis.
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Knowing Sepsis
Tags: death end of life ICU sepsis
Sepsis is a major challenge in the hospitals, one of the leading causes of death, It must be diagnosed early so immediate treatment can be instituted.
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Rapid Response Team to the Rescue
Tags: Ambulance cardiac Doctors EMS Follow-Ups patient patient safety Rapid Response rapid response team rapid response team benefits Rescue Rescue Team RRT RRT Nurse RRT Nursing Team treatment working together
Rapid response team (RRT) purpose is to initiate immediate measures before patient deteriorates further and to educate the staff on activating the staff the Rapid response team.
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Knowing Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury
Tags: lung injury pulmonary risk factors transfusion
Transfusion-related acute lung injury occurs within 6 hours post transfusion where patient develops shortness of breath without signs of pulmonary overload in chest xray. With evidence of hypoxemia / low oxygen saturation.
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What Are The Effects Of Floating to Nurses And Patient Care
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This article will explore how floating affects nurses and what management can do to help nurses relieve the stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction of the nurses with the health care system.
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