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In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down burn injuries, including the causes, classification, and severity of burns. This episode covers burn depth, total body surface area (TBSA) calculations, and early recognition of inhalation injury and burn shock. We also review the phases of burn care, priority nursing interventions during the emergent phase, fluid resuscitation, wound management, infection prevention, and long-term rehabilitation. This focused review helps nursing students understand burn physiology and apply critical nursing priorities in burn management.

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All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 76: Burns.

In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down kidney transplantation for clients with end-stage kidney disease. This episode covers indications for transplant, donor matching and tissue compatibility, priority preoperative preparation, and critical postoperative nursing care. We also review key complications such as organ rejection, infection, renal artery stenosis, and thrombosis, along with essential patient education and lifelong immunosuppressive therapy. This focused review helps nursing students understand transplant physiology, recognize complications early, and apply safe evidence-based nursing care.

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All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 60: Kidney Transplant.

In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down the two major types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. This episode covers indications, vascular access care, dialysis complications such as disequilibrium syndrome and hypotension, and key nursing responsibilities before, during, and after treatment. We also review peritonitis prevention, glucose monitoring, protein loss, and patient education for home dialysis. This focused, exam-ready episode helps nursing students connect renal failure pathophysiology to safe dialysis management and complication prevention.

In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down renal laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures used to evaluate kidney function. This episode covers creatinine, BUN, urinalysis, and 24-hour urine collections, along with imaging studies such as KUB, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, cystoscopy, renal biopsy, and excretory urography. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities before and after each procedure, including contrast precautions, biopsy monitoring, and prevention of complications like hemorrhage and acute kidney injury. This focused review helps nursing students connect renal pathophysiology to safe, evidence-based patient care.

In this Advanced Med-Surg episode, we review shock as a life-threatening state of inadequate tissue perfusion and organ dysfunction. We break down the four major types of shock—cardiogenic, hypovolemic, obstructive, and distributive—along with stages of progression, key assessment findings, laboratory changes, and priority nursing interventions. This episode also covers hemodynamic monitoring, medication management, and critical complications such as MODS and DIC to strengthen rapid-response clinical judgment.

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All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 38.

This Week 6 Advanced Med-Surg episode focuses on liver dysfunction and gastrointestinal complications, with emphasis on inflammation, fibrosis progression, portal hypertension, and metabolic consequences of hepatic failure. Key topics include viral hepatitis (A–E), chronic hepatitis progression, cirrhosis, ascites, esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, portal hypertension management, pancreatitis, and enteral versus parenteral nutrition interventions that stabilize fluid balance, prevent bleeding, reduce ammonia levels, and support metabolic recovery in acute and chronic conditions.

Source: Week 6 Advanced Med-Surg Lecture – Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Pancreatitis, and Nutrition Support

In this focused review, we examine hepatitis and cirrhosis, including inflammatory liver injury, viral transmission patterns, progression to chronic disease, and permanent hepatic scarring. This episode reviews the major types of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, and E), routes of transmission, laboratory interpretation, and liver biopsy care. Emphasis is placed on recognizing jaundice, dark urine, clay-colored stools, elevated liver enzymes, and infectious risk. The episode also explores cirrhosis pathophysiology, portal hypertension, ascites, varices, hepatic encephalopathy, and liver failure. Nursing priorities related to fluid management, ammonia reduction, bleeding precautions, medication safety, transplantation monitoring, and complication recognition are discussed to strengthen clinical judgment and safe patient care.

Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 56.

In this focused review, we examine acute and chronic pancreatitis, including pancreatic autodigestion, inflammatory mechanisms, and life-threatening complications. This episode reviews risk factors such as gallstones and alcohol use, classic assessment findings including severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, laboratory interpretation of elevated amylase and lipase levels, and diagnostic imaging. Emphasis is placed on recognizing Cullen’s and Grey Turner’s signs, monitoring for hypocalcemia and hyperglycemia, understanding NPO management and pancreatic rest, and preventing complications such as hypovolemia, pseudocyst formation, respiratory compromise, and multisystem organ failure. Nursing care priorities, medication management, nutritional therapy, and patient education are discussed to strengthen clinical judgment and safe patient care.

Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 55.

In this focused review, we examine cholecystitis and cholelithiasis, including the formation of gallstones, biliary obstruction, inflammation of the gallbladder, and potential complications such as pancreatitis and peritonitis. This episode reviews risk factors, assessment findings, laboratory interpretation, diagnostic testing, medication therapy, surgical management, and postoperative care. Emphasis is placed on recognizing Murphy’s sign, differentiating acute and chronic manifestations, identifying laboratory indicators of bile duct obstruction, and understanding care of T-tubes and drainage systems. Nursing care related to pain management, bile acid therapy, dietary modifications, and complication monitoring is discussed to support clinical judgment and safe patient care.

Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 54.

In this focused review, we examine acute and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, including appendicitis, peritonitis, gastroenteritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and diverticulitis. This episode reviews pathophysiology, risk factors, assessment findings, laboratory interpretation, diagnostic testing, medication management, nursing priorities, surgical interventions, and potential complications. Emphasis is placed on differentiating ulcerative colitis from Crohn’s disease, recognizing signs of peritonitis and toxic megacolon, identifying fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and understanding immunosuppressive and biologic therapies. Nursing care related to nutritional support, infection monitoring, medication safety, and postoperative management is discussed to support clinical judgment and safe patient care.

Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 53.