Cannabis Legalization: Progress or Patchwork?

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Cannabis Legalization: Progress or Patchwork' provides insights into the impact of legalization on clinical practice, patient education, and public health. Learn about the benefits and risks of cannabis use, legal and ethical considerations, and the evolving landscape of cannabis policies. 

 
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Pulse Oximetry: What Impacts Accuracy

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Pulse oximetry is a standard tool in healthcare, yet research has revealed that its accuracy may be compromised in patients with darker skin tones. This segment reviews how pulse oximeters function, why light absorption is critical, and how skin pigmentation can interfere with readings. Listeners will gain insight into the clinical impact of occult hypoxemia, the historical oversight in device validation, and how these inaccuracies contribute to health disparities. Scientific findings and expert perspectives highlight the urgent need for awareness and reform.  

Solutions to bias in pulse oximetry require collaboration between clinicians, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies. This segment presents practical strategies for healthcare professionals to identify and address inaccuracies in oxygen saturation readings. It also discusses advancements in device technology, the need for updated FDA oversight, and broader efforts to eliminate algorithmic bias in healthcare tools. Emphasis is placed on advocacy, inclusive design, and the role of providers in promoting equitable care. 

 
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Stopping the Spread of Misleading Information

SUMMARY: 
This episode explores the growing impact of misinformation in healthcare and the vital role clinicians play in addressing it. Listeners will gain insights into how false claims, social media influence, and ethical challenges can impact patient care and outcomes. The discussion highlights strategies for identifying, communicating, and collaborating to counteract misleading information in both clinical settings and the broader public sphere. 

 
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Series: Stopping the Spread of Misleading Information

This is Episode 2 of the series: School Nurse Emergencies

Episode 1: Common Emergencies in School Settings
In this episode, we focus on the most common emergencies that school nurses encounter, including asthma attacks, allergic reactions, injuries, and chronic conditions like diabetes and epilepsy. We'll explore their causes, initial response strategies, and best practices for management. This episode aims to help healthcare professionals understand how to effectively handle these frequent medical emergencies to improve preparedness and student safety in the school environment.

Episode 2: Strategies and Collaboration in School Emergencies
In the second episode of the series, we dive into advanced strategies for managing complex school emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the importance of collaboration between school nurses, teachers, staff, parents, and the broader healthcare community. We discuss the implementation of emergency action plans, the use of simulation training, and how nurses can advocate for better resources to enhance emergency preparedness. This episode aims to provide healthcare professionals with practical tools and insights to improve response coordination and emergency management in schools. ---
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Series: School Nurse Emergencies

This is episode 1 of the series: School Nurse Emergencies

Episode 1: Common Emergencies in School Settings
In this episode, we focus on the most common emergencies that school nurses encounter, including asthma attacks, allergic reactions, injuries, and chronic conditions like diabetes and epilepsy. We'll explore their causes, initial response strategies, and best practices for management. This episode aims to help healthcare professionals understand how to effectively handle these frequent medical emergencies to improve preparedness and student safety in the school environment.

Episode 2: Strategies and Collaboration in School Emergencies
In the second episode of the series, we dive into advanced strategies for managing complex school emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the importance of collaboration between school nurses, teachers, staff, parents, and the broader healthcare community. We discuss the implementation of emergency action plans, the use of simulation training, and how nurses can advocate for better resources to enhance emergency preparedness. This episode aims to provide healthcare professionals with practical tools and insights to improve response coordination and emergency management in schools. ---
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Caring for Long Covid

SUMMARY: 
This episode explores the challenges of identifying and managing long COVID, a condition with a wide range of lingering symptoms that vary from person to person. Listeners will learn about the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, symptom tracking, and validating patient experiences. The discussion also highlights barriers to diagnosis, emerging research, and supportive strategies to improve quality of life.

 
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The ERAS Protocol: Faster, Safer Surgical Recovery

SUMMARY: This episode introduces listeners to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, exploring its origin, guiding principles, and the rationale behind its evidence-based practices. Listeners will gain an understanding of how ERAS differs from traditional surgical care pathways and the ways in which it improves patient outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in successful ERAS implementation. 

Building on foundational knowledge, this episode examines how ERAS principles are integrated across the perioperative continuum—from patient education and nutrition to multimodal analgesia and early mobilization. Real-world examples from clinical settings will illustrate how nurses and other healthcare providers can implement ERAS strategies to reduce complications, shorten hospital stays, and improve patient satisfaction.  

 
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Series: The ERAS Protocol: Faster, Safer Surgical Recovery

This is a special one-episode podcast: Holistic Approaches in Palliative Care

SUMMARY: This episode explores the foundational elements of holistic palliative care, emphasizing the importance of addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in patient care. Healthcare professionals will gain insight into assessing holistic needs, using non-pharmacological methods for pain management, and incorporating complementary therapies into care plans.

This episode focuses on the emotional, psychological, nutritional, and spiritual aspects of holistic palliative care. Listeners will gain insight into how healthcare teams can support patients and families through diverse interventions, foster meaningful connections, and address challenges in implementing holistic care practices. 

 
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Series: Holistic Approaches in Palliative Care

This is episode 2 of the series: Trauma Informed Care: Healing through Understanding

Episode 1: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is essential in healthcare as it recognizes how trauma impacts patients' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. In this first episode, listeners are introduced to the foundational principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, and cultural humility. Through discussion and real-world examples, healthcare professionals will gain insight into how trauma shapes patient experiences and how providers can shift their approach to create safe, supportive, and responsive care environments.

Episode 2: Applying Trauma-Informed Care in Practice
Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Episode 1, this episode focuses on practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed care across healthcare settings. Listeners will explore the roles of policy, environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technology in delivering trauma-sensitive care. The episode also addresses common barriers such as staff burnout and cultural misunderstandings, and provides actionable solutions to help professionals integrate trauma-informed practices in ways that are sustainable, inclusive, and patient-centered.

 
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Series: Trauma Informed Care: Healing through Understanding

This is episode 1 of the series: Trauma Informed Care: Healing through Understanding

Episode 1: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is essential in healthcare as it recognizes how trauma impacts patients' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. In this first episode, listeners are introduced to the foundational principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, and cultural humility. Through discussion and real-world examples, healthcare professionals will gain insight into how trauma shapes patient experiences and how providers can shift their approach to create safe, supportive, and responsive care environments.

Episode 2: Applying Trauma-Informed Care in Practice
Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Episode 1, this episode focuses on practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed care across healthcare settings. Listeners will explore the roles of policy, environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technology in delivering trauma-sensitive care. The episode also addresses common barriers such as staff burnout and cultural misunderstandings, and provides actionable solutions to help professionals integrate trauma-informed practices in ways that are sustainable, inclusive, and patient-centered.

 
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