#medical field

[writerbri-archive]

parting writing advice before this blog becomes inactive from someone who takes pictures of broken bones for a living and who has worked in an ER

a fracture of the bone is the exact same thing as a break, it’s just a more medical term the same way that sutures are the exact same thing as stitches and edema is the same thing as swelling, so an open fracture that breaks through the skin is the same thing as a closed hairline fracture you can barely see on an X-ray is the same thing as a stress fracture that is only really detectable with a physical exam, they’re only classified in more specific ways and they are treated based on severity

most superficial wounds aren’t going to be stitched up after 12-24 hours because they’ve been open long enough that closing them at that point would be asking for infection

an X-ray is a little bit of radiation, a CT is quite a bit more radiation, and an MRI is a magnet with no radiation whatsoever

no matter what grey’s anatomy or any other medical show might make you believe, doctors rarely do any actual imaging (taking X-rays, CTs, etc) and most of them would have no idea how

Concussions are not diagnosed with imaging. There is not a single X-ray or CT or anything else that can tell a doctor that their patient has a concussion. A concussion is diagnosed with an exam. Patients will usually have a headache and they will be dizzy, nauseous, light/sound sensitive, and sometimes they will have memory or vision problems. They will occasionally have something called nystagmus in their eyes. CTs are taken to rule out more serious conditions such as a fractured skull or bleeding/clotting in the brain.

O2 saturation is a vital that tells you how much oxygen is in your blood. Anything above 95% is okay. Anything from 90-94% is going to make a medical professional take a second look. Anything from 80-90% is low grade hypoxia and you’re getting a chest X-ray and possibly put on oxygen. You might be going to the hospital. Anything below 80% is most likely a hospital admission whether you like it or not because you’re about to get a whole shit ton of labs and a CT of your lungs at the very least if the X-ray hasn’t show a punctured lung or pneumonia to explain what’s up. I hope you find nasal cannulas comfortable. Doctors would be concerned about a blood clot, lung cancer, and other super concerning pathologies.

Kidney stones hurt like a bitch and can cripple most people to the point where they cannot walk. Imagine a foot long straw trying to pass a rock that is 2-3x it’s diameter.

Children regrow bones like lizards grow their tails. Kids can be healed from a fracture in 2-4 weeks that would take an adult 6-8 weeks to heal.

The femur is an incredible difficult bone to break. It’s usually a very high impact injury (car wreck, long distance fall, skiing accident, etc).

This is just advice but do not do not DO NOT ride in the passenger seat of a car with your legs propped up on the dash if you value keeping your leg bones intact where they are supposed to be. Just don’t do it, please. But if you want to write a particularly gruesome car wreck, that’s a good way to do it!

Animal bites are almost always preemptively treated with antibiotics.

I might add more if I can think of it but I’ll answer any questions if people have them

[theereina]

Black Women in the Medical/Healthcare Field 🏥👩🏾‍⚕️🩺🥼💉💊

[classycookiexo]

I completely agree

[smoovetay]

work vibes. 💋

[bbybrownbat]

From Sir Henry’s Wellcome’s Museum collection. Ivory anatomical figure, a pregnant female, with some removable organs, lying on cloth-covered bier inside wooden box, possibly German, possibly 17th century

[thepastisalreadywritten]

VeinViewer allows physician's health care operators to see beneath a patient's skin.

It helps take some of the pain away when getting a needle by projecting near-infrared light that's absorbed by the blood and rejected by the surrounding tissue.

[impressmyheart]

I never post updates on here however to those that care, I graduated college with honors. The next step is to find a job within the medical field and find my place in this big ass world.

So to celebrate, here’s a pretty ass picture of me in scrubs ☺️

Currently I am unemployed so if you would love too, my cashapp is $kristaa1999

(If you know me personally, you’d know my car broke down the day after I graduated college so anything that is given helps)

[lordnot]

There is an interesting parallel between economists who say "All the data points I have been taught to examine say the economy is doing great, and so the people who say it is not must simply be confused,"

and doctors who say "All the tests I have been taught to perform say there is no medical cause for these symptoms, and so the patient must either be medication seeking or suffering from mental illness."

The arrogance and hubris required to be able to say, "If I do not understand this, it is because it has nothing to do with my field of study" appears to be far too common in academia.

[postlitany]

I have completely underestimated how hard it is to have compassion for people that are in fact rude, racist, misogynistic people. People assume that those who work in the medical field need to hold up this fortitude against verbal attacks and absolute disrespect for us as human beings by patients. Most of the time it is so much easier to become numb to it. But they deserve the best care possible, so becoming numb leads to poor patient care. So how can I keep doing this without completely burning out? I think its really fucked up to image health care providers should have to always rise above with no feelings hurt, because feelings and psyches and mental health get wrecked everyday. Can anymore give me guidance with compassion?

[jellyfishfem]

so yucky that we emts sometimes get calls to male patients with health issues involving their genitalia and once we get there, the men insist a female emt do the examination. of course we know right away what his intentions are so we tell these men that that’s not possible and a man is going to be doing it. they argue a bit but we don’t really care. we say it’s either going to be a male emt or no emt. suddenly they don’t want to be examined anymore and suddenly their pps are just fine.

[wikipediapictures]

Universal precautions

[power-munchkin]

I’m very sick without health insurance in the United States… if any of you know home remedies for pneumonia please help.

[classycookiexo]

THIS

Also if you are unaware please educate yourself with the Henrietta Lacks story

Many readers have asked doctors about this case and they refuse to talk about it !

[metalheadsforblacklivesmatter]

Education on what to do if you have questions about medications, side effects, and drug interactions. (For the US only)

Obviously if it's a prescription medication, the first person you want to call is the doctor that prescribed it. However, they're not always open, so...

The Pharmacist (ie the person that the Pharmacy tech will summon if you have questions about your medication or if the medication requires a consult) is required to complete med school and go to school specifically to become a pharmacist. Which means they aren't just a random person counting pills, they need to know about medications and be able to answer them.

So if you're looking at your benadryl and wondering "I took Claritin this morning. Can I still take this?" Call your local pharmacy.

If you're taking a new medication and are like "My tongue is itchy when I take this. Should I stop?" Call your pharmacist.

If you're taking a medication and you're wondering "The side effects of this medication are literally driving me crazy. Can I stop taking it cold turkey?" Call your pharmacist.

If you're taking a new medication and are like "These side effects make me worry about my health and safety. What should I do?" Call the pharmacist (they'll tell you if you need the emergency room or just urgent care).

Obviously you want to read the notes that came with the medication first if you're worried about side effects or drug interactions, but if that doesn't answer your question? Call the pharmacist.

Trust me. Even if the pharmacist sounds really fucking annoyed by your question? It's their fucking job. They went to fucking med school for this. And if they don't have an answer? (Sometimes pharmacists aren't up to date on the newest drugs on the market). CALL ANOTHER.

Pharmacists typically need a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree that includes healthcare and related courses, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Programs are accredited by an organization such as the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Admissions requirements vary by program, however, all Pharm.D. programs require applicants to take postsecondary courses such as chemistry, biology, and physics. Most programs require at least 2 years of undergraduate study, although some require a bachelor’s degree. Most programs also require applicants to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).

Pharm.D. programs usually take 4 years to finish, although some programs offer a 3-year option. Some schools admit high school graduates into a 6-year program. A Pharm.D. program includes courses in chemistry, pharmacology, and medical ethics. Students also complete supervised work experiences, sometimes referred to as internships, in different settings such as hospitals and retail pharmacies.

Some pharmacists who own their own pharmacy may choose to get a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) in addition to their Pharm.D. degree. Others may get a degree in public health.

Pharmacists also must take continuing education courses throughout their career to keep up with the latest advances in pharmacological science.

(I'm putting this out there because a friend was worried about the side effects of their medication, and their family was trying to convince them it was no big deal. I'm like "What if you could call a person that's literally been to me school and ask them? Right now? Even though your doctor isn't in yet?")

-fae

[devilishxxxdelights]

Headed to the river for a break with some loves.