What is Ultrasound?

Brandon Geer, APRN Ultrasound by definition is a collection of sound waves with frequencies above the limits of human hearing. The concept came from bats that navigated and hunted based on inaudible sound. Ultrasound was first used in World War I. A military scientist named Paul Langevin created a device to detect submarines. This has … Read more

Postpartum State of Mind: What most people don’t talk about

Kelsey Bates, ARNP Welcoming a new baby into the world is one of the most remarkable life happenings that occurs. Each pregnancy and delivery has its own unique story. Many parents, especially first-time parents, have many different emotions about the arrival of their new tiny human and it can be extremely overwhelming. When expecting a … Read more

Frostbite!

Lindee Abe, APRN Every November when the temperature starts dropping in the Midwest, I wonder why I live in an area that is so cold. There are people love the cold, but I am not one of them. Every extreme of temperature has its associated health risks, especially cold weather. The winter brings myocardial infarctions … Read more

When a Pandemic Becomes Endemic

Bunnany Pekar, PhD, ARNP, CRNA On January 30th, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of SARS-COV2, the virus that cause Covid-19 (CV-19) a public health emergency of concern.  The current global pandemic started on March 11th, 2020. Since then many lives have been lost. Millions of people still suffer from morbidities associated … Read more

How to Perform a Thorough Ear Exam

Marsena Collins, ARNP, ENP Knowing how to perform a thorough ear examination is a vital skill for Advanced Practice Providers (APP). Pathology seen in an ear examination can range from benign (cerumen impactions, otitis media), to rare and potentially life-threatening. These findings can include acute bacterial mastoiditis, Ramsey-Hunt syndrome, and others. Therefore, a thorough ear … Read more

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