When it’s time to insert a cannula or take blood, healthcare workers often give quick instructions like “drink lots of water,” “clench your fist,” or “let me just tap the vein.” But how many of these actually help — and how many are just myths passed down in practice? This article breaks down some of […]
For decades, the advice to “complete your antibiotics course” has been repeated like gospel in clinical settings. Nurses reinforce it in discharge plans, pharmacists write it on labels, and doctors mention it in consultations. But is this guidance still evidence-based?The answer: it depends on the infection, the patient, and the antibiotic. Origin of the “Complete
Is “Finish Your Antibiotics Even After Getting Well” correct? Read Post »
Ward Snapshot — A True-to-Life Scenario 09:00 – Post-op patient Mrs K (68 y, day 3 after laparoscopic cholecystectomy) rings her bell. “I feel woozy.” A well-meaning staff member checks her obs: BP 100/60 mmHg, HR 96 bpm, afebrile.09:02 – Thinking it’s “just a bit low,” the staff member says, “drink some water, so your
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