Iron (Fe+)
Iron (Fe+) One of the most common and severe poisonings in children. S/S: GI corrosion and hemorrhage to hepatic failure. DX: Iron...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jul 3, 20201 min read
Salicylates (Aspirin) Toxicity
#CEN #CPEN #CCRN tip of the day More than 200 products contain salicylates. Bismuth subsalicylate is an ingredient in Pepto-Bismol. Oil...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jul 3, 20201 min read
Opioids and Sedatives
#CEN #CPEN tip of the day Opiates (Opioids, Narcotics) S/S: Central nervous system and respiratory depression, miosis, pulmonary edema,...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jul 3, 20201 min read
Central Nervous System Stimulants
#CEN tip of the day Central Nervous System Stimulants (Cocaine, methamphetamine) S/S: Agitation, aggressiveness, mydriasis, hypertension,...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 29, 20202 min read
CEN "Key Points" Sneak Peek
CEN® Study Guide Paper Copy: 9781737427742: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com 1. Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is the first-line...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 26, 20202 min read
Mechanical Ventilation 101
The priority during this time is to protect healthcare workers. Wear personal protective equipment such as a mask, face shield, gown, and...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 22, 20202 min read
TCRN Sneak Peek
TCRN® Study Guide Paper Copy: Bartley, Pamela: 9781737427711: Amazon.com: Books 1. Airway/Alertness, Breathing, Circulation are...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 22, 20201 min read
ABG Interpretation: Who is the Baby's Daddy?
Based on a concept I learned years ago from Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, PhD, RN 1. The Baby’s First Name A. Look at the pH B. If it is...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 17, 20202 min read
CCRN "Sneak Peek"
CCRN® Study Guide 2022: Critical Care Registered Nurse: 9781737427780: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com 1. S3 heart sound is...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 22, 20202 min read
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
#CCRN #CFRN #CTRN Tips 1. The primary purpose of the IABP is to increase myocardial oxygen supply while decreasing myocardial oxygen...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 16, 20201 min read
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Tips
What's your initial impression of Appearance, Breathing, and Circulation using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT). If there is a...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 5, 20203 min read
Shock Shock Shock
1. Shock definition – insufficient oxygen to meet the metabolic demands of cells and organs resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion. a....
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 3, 20202 min read
ACLS 2020
· Rapid Response Team purpose - to improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration and providing...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jan 24, 20202 min read
Signs, Signs, Signs
· Ballance's Sign - Dullness to percussion in LUQ due to coagulated blood (Splenic rupture) · Battle Sign - Bruising behind the ears from...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jan 24, 20202 min read
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Cardiac Output (CO) = heart rate (HR) x stroke volume (SV) – the amount of blood ejected by left ventricle per contraction. o As heart...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jan 12, 20202 min read
CPEN/ENPC Initial Assessment
Primary Survey (ABCDE) with (FG) – Assess and Treat Emergencies/Injuries A. Airway and Alertness i. Is the child alert? AVPU assessment...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jan 3, 20203 min read
Don't Take My Word For It
Testimonials | pdbnurseeducationllc “I used Pam’s study guides for CEN and TCRN. They are down and dirty and direct.” Diane Gammon,...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jan 1, 20201 min read
CEN Tip of the Day - Methanol Toxicity
Cause: o Accidental ingestions of windshield wiper fluid or intentional ingestions in those who confuse it for ethanol or who cannot...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Dec 29, 20191 min read
CEN Tip of the Day - Cauda Equina Syndrome
Etiology: Fall onto coccyx, abscess, tumor, or herniated disk leads to compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots “horse-tail”. S/S: low...
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Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Dec 26, 20192 min read
CEN and TCRN Burns
1. Burn Fluid Resuscitation · Fluids prior to calculation as starting point: o 500 ml/hour for 14 and older o 250 ml/hour for 6-13 years...
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