Nursing Equipment
Piece of equipment assisting nurses in determining pulse pressure
sphygmometer
a mental health condition where an individual intentionally fakes, exaggerates, or induces illness symptoms in themselves to receive attention and sympathy from others.
Munchausen syndrome,
a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system.
Hematologist
Finishing your shift at 2200hrs, coming back on at 0700hrs
Late/Early
a serious condition where blood pressure is persistently high (180/90 mmHg or higher), leading to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and other health problems.
Hypertension
a medical procedure to measure the pressure inside the head, typically used for patients with severe traumatic brain injuries, strokes, or other conditions causing brain swelling.
ICP Monitor
a rare autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system, causing muscle weakness, tingling, and paralysis, which typically begins in the legs and moves upward
GBS
refers to the medical specialty of orthopedics, which is focused on the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves—that enables movement.
Orthopedic surgeon
A term for a nurse who is been doing it for wayyy to long, difficult to deal with, aggressive and should have retired years ago
Boiler
type of rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that originates in the upper chambers of the heart (atria). This condition is characterized by a sudden, abnormal increase in heart rate, often exceeding 150 beats per minute, which can cause symptoms like palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain. S
SVT
a thin catheter inserted into an artery, typically the radial artery, to provide continuous, real-time blood pressure monitoring and frequent arterial blood gas sampling for critically ill patients.
Arterial Line
a group of genetic diseases causing progressive muscle weakness and wasting over time
Muscular Dystrophy
a medical specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues, including arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and osteoporosis.
Hematologist
The sound that haunts you long after a 12-hour shift in ICU
Low tidal pressure volume on the vent
a dangerous medical condition caused by a significant loss of blood or other body fluids, leading to inadequate blood volume for the body's organs to function correctly
Hypovoleamia
thin, flexible tube inserted into a large vein near the heart to administer medications, fluids, and chemotherapy, or to draw blood samples and monitor heart pressure.
CVC
a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath protecting nerve fibers in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)
MS
a medical doctor who specializes in the health of the female reproductive system, focusing on conditions and diseases affecting the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other related organs.
Gynecologist
This happens to your glasses the second you put on a surgical mask.
I cant see
a serious condition where abnormal blood clotting occurs throughout the body, leading to both blood clots and excessive bleeding
DIC
a flexible plastic tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea (windpipe) to provide oxygen and inhaled gases to the lungs.
ETT
a cancer of the lymphatic system, a part of the immune system, which occurs when lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) grow abnormally and multiply uncontrollably, forming tumours
Hodgkins Lymphoma
a medical doctor who has completed specialized training in mental health to diagnose, treat, and prevent mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders
Psychiatrist
When asked about their pain, this is the most Aussie response.
What is “Yeah nah, I’ll be right”?
a serious pregnancy complication causing new-onset high blood pressure and can affect the liver, kidneys, and brain, with symptoms including headaches, vision changes, and swelling, though it can also be silent. It's a life-threatening condition for both mother and baby in severe cases, and the only cure is delivery of the placenta and fetus.
Preclampsia