Recent content by theaussie

You only need to know enough to get you through the training you have recieved. Some people have a thirst for knowledge, this can be good. However, it can be a bad thing also because they try to play doctor when it is innapropriate. The secret is to know when to apply the knowledge & when...

Yes an inability to swallow would be correct, but sould we not also consider anyone with an altered LOC? Should we not also consider the adverse effects - especially in alcoholics? Yes i am referring to Wernicke's encephalopathy. The adverse effect and the fact that we should avoid giving...

The biggest difference is the insertion of an OPA into a Paeds pt. It is done with a tongue depressor & nil rotation to avoid insult to the soft palatte. This can also be done in adults, but is not effective.