• #374: Mastering Myxedema Coma

  • Nov 21 2024
  • Length: 27 mins
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#374: Mastering Myxedema Coma

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  • In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down the critical information you need to know about myxedema coma, a life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism. Learn how to recognize, assess, and treat this condition using the Straight A Nursing LATTE Method. Tune in to boost your confidence in both exams and clinical practice! Hit play on this episode to learn: Key symptoms and patient presentation for myxedema coma How to assess and monitor patients, including vital signs and neurological status Critical lab tests and diagnostic evaluations used for diagnosis Treatment options, including thyroid hormone replacement and supportive therapies Essential patient education to prevent myxedema coma and manage hypothyroidism This episode is packed with important info to help you feel more confident when caring for patients with this complicated condition. Don’t miss it! ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article "Myxedema Coma Basics" and view references FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh! Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides. Straight A Nursing App - Study on-the-go with the Straight A Nursing app! Review more than 5,000 flashcards covering a wide range of subjects including Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Med Surg, Mental Health, Maternal Newborn, and more! Available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. LATTE Method Template - Download the free LATTE Method Template so you can streamline how you study and focus on what a nurse needs to know. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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