I have always loved anatomy. So many parts to a human and the things they can do! I saw this infographic recently on how cadavers are used to help people with reconstructive surgeries.
I heard about this story on the way to work the other day. Not sure who or what the radio folks were reading, but after a search, I found this blog post from the Mayo Clinic. Transplant patients in this article got better lung function playing the harmonica. There was also another article I found about a guy who created a therapeutic harmonica (that always sounds good) called the Pulmonica. Sounds like a novel way to get people to actually do some exercises (since few ever like that incentive spirometer anyway).
Hope you enjoy! Who knows...you could have a bluegrass musician on your unit before you know it.
Showing posts with label incentive spirometer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label incentive spirometer. Show all posts
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Monday, August 10, 2009
Heard on the unit...
Aw, it's been forever since I've had enough goodies for this segment! But when patients speak, sometimes we just bite our tongues and run as fast as we can to our lunch break, so we can share with the rest of the folks on the unit and with the audience at home.
Situation 1
RN is educating patient about the proper way to use an incentive spirometer. After demonstrating proper technique, patient says, "Oh, that's just like what I do at home with my bong." RN listens as patient describes how marijuana "relaxes my legs so I can get into my chair."
Sorry, remember that non-smoking thing you signed to come here for rehab? Yep, it applies to Mary Jane, too.
Situation 2
RN is talking to patient re: helping himself (He's a lower level thoracic paraplegic, so he can do it) by dressing and turning himself. "Oh, I'm not going to do that (turning) at home. I'll just wake her up." (implying whatever woman happens to be in his bed.)
Nice. My reply, "So since Babe #1 is not here, could you just move the pillows and turn yourself, please?"
Situation 3
From patient who is not really observant about following his intermittent catheterization rules or fluid restrictions.
"Where's my nurse? I missed my appointment." says Mr. Drinks-A-Lot.
"What appointment?" I asked.
"My catheter appointment. I've got a headache."
"Yes," I replied, "and you realize this is a sign of dysreflexia, correct?"
Patient shakes head.
If only Tom and Ray were here to do this...more to come...eventually!
Situation 1
RN is educating patient about the proper way to use an incentive spirometer. After demonstrating proper technique, patient says, "Oh, that's just like what I do at home with my bong." RN listens as patient describes how marijuana "relaxes my legs so I can get into my chair."
Sorry, remember that non-smoking thing you signed to come here for rehab? Yep, it applies to Mary Jane, too.
Situation 2
RN is talking to patient re: helping himself (He's a lower level thoracic paraplegic, so he can do it) by dressing and turning himself. "Oh, I'm not going to do that (turning) at home. I'll just wake her up." (implying whatever woman happens to be in his bed.)
Nice. My reply, "So since Babe #1 is not here, could you just move the pillows and turn yourself, please?"
Situation 3
From patient who is not really observant about following his intermittent catheterization rules or fluid restrictions.
"Where's my nurse? I missed my appointment." says Mr. Drinks-A-Lot.
"What appointment?" I asked.
"My catheter appointment. I've got a headache."
"Yes," I replied, "and you realize this is a sign of dysreflexia, correct?"
Patient shakes head.
If only Tom and Ray were here to do this...more to come...eventually!
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