STAT Stitch Deep Dive Podcast Beyond The Bedside

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***STAT Stitch UPDATE*** https://statstitch.etsy.com click the link to buy a shirt to help and support the channel. Instead of asking for free money I am trying to provide you with some value to help me offset some of the cost it takes to run the channel. so if you like the shirt grab one or 4 and spread the word! Welcome to STAT Stitch Deep Dive: Beyond the Bedside, the podcast where nursing knowledge, clinical storytelling, and the realities of nursing school collide. Whether you’re a current nursing student, preparing for boards, or a new nurse navigating your first year at the bedside, this show is designed to give you the mix of insight, clarity, and encouragement you need to succeed in both the classroom and the hospital. Hosted by a trauma nurse and nursing student who’s living the journey alongside you, each episode combines Audio Overviews—broken down into conversational, easy-to-digest lessons—with real-world reflections and practical nursing tips. The goal? To simplify complex concepts and help connect theory to clinical practice. What You’ll Hear on the Podcast: Deep Dives into Nursing Content: From pathophysiology to pharmacology, each overview is presented in a way that feels like you’re sitting down with a mentor who explains not just the “what,” but the “why.” These episodes break down intimidating topics into clear, conversational lessons that stick. Nursing Management Focus: Every content-heavy episode goes beyond theory to explore how you’ll actually manage a patient at the bedside. If it’s pathophysiology, we’ll dive into the nursing management of those manifestations. If it’s pharmacology, we’ll cover nursing considerations, indications, and patient safety. Chronicles from Nursing School: Think of this as a mini audio diary—stories from the trenches of nursing education. From late-night study sessions and clinical rotations to exam wins (and fails), these episodes highlight the challenges, growth, and resilience that every student nurse will relate to. Practical Nursing Tips: Every episode closes with a tip you can immediately apply—whether it’s a study hack, a clinical shortcut, or a mindset strategy to stay resilient during stressful shifts. Why This Podcast? Because nursing school is hard—and the transition to practice can feel overwhelming. STAT Stitch Deep Dive bridges the gap between theory and bedside, helping you connect what you’re learning in your textbooks to the realities of patient care. You’ll get evidence-based content delivered in a friendly, conversational style that feels more like a study group than a lecture. Who Should Listen? Nursing students (ADN, BSN, accelerated, or bridge programs) Pre-nursing students preparing for the rigors ahead New graduates in their first year of practice Nurses preparing for the NCLEX or refreshing their knowledge Anyone passionate about nursing education, patient safety, and the art of caring beyond the bedside. This podcast is for anyone searching for nursing school tips, NCLEX prep, clinical practice advice, study hacks for nurses, nursing student motivation, bedside nursing skills, pathophysiology explained, pharmacology made simple, nursing management strategies, and the realities of life as a nurse. At its core, STAT Stitch Deep Dive: Beyond the Bedside is about stitching together knowledge, experience, and humanity. It’s not just about surviving nursing school—it’s about thriving as a future nurse who can think critically, act compassionately, and manage confidently at the bedside. So if you’re ready to go beyond memorization, beyond the stress, and beyond the bedside—hit play, subscribe, and join the conversation. Because in nursing, every detail matters. And here, we stitch them together.

  1. PEDI | Musculoskeletal & Neuromuscular

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    PEDI | Musculoskeletal & Neuromuscular

    https://statstitch.etsy.com The Core Philosophy: Physiology Drives Care The central theme across all sources is that children are not just "small adults." Their anatomy dictates specific risks and interventions: • The Growth Plate (Physis): This is the weakest point of long bones. Injury here can stunt growth, making Salter-Harris fracture classifications critical knowledge. • Healing Speed: A child’s thick periosteum and rich blood supply mean bones heal much faster than in adults, necessitating rapid alignment (often non-surgical) to prevent malunion. • Myelinization: The nervous system is incomplete at birth. Voluntary control proceeds cephalocaudal (head-to-toe) and proximodistal (center-to-out). Deviations from this sequence or the persistence of primitive reflexes often signal disorders like Cerebral Palsy. The "Vital Sign" of Orthopedics: Neurovascular Assessment For any child in a cast, traction, or with a fracture, the nurse's priority is preventing Compartment Syndrome. • The 5 P's: Pain (out of proportion/unrelieved by meds), Pulselessness, Pallor, Paresthesia, and Paralysis. • Intervention: Elevate the limb and report "positive" findings immediately—this is a medical emergency. Major Clinical Profiles (The "Big Few") 1. Neural Tube Defects (Spina Bifida/Myelomeningocele) • Prevention: Maternal folic acid is the only known prevention. • Acute Care: Keep the sac moist and sterile; position the infant prone (on stomach) to prevent rupture before surgery. • Long-term: Assume Latex Allergy (high risk due to multiple exposures) and manage neurogenic bladder (catheterization). 2. Cerebral Palsy (CP) • Nature: A non-progressive brain injury causing permanent motor impairment. • Management: Focus on maximizing mobility and preventing contractures. Spasticity is managed with Baclofen (oral/pump) or Botulinum toxin injections. • Key Sign: Persistent primitive reflexes or scissoring legs. 3. Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne) • Nature: X-linked recessive (boys), progressive muscle wasting starting in legs. • Key Sign: Gower Sign (using hands to "walk" up legs to stand). • Priority: Cardiopulmonary function is the life-limiting factor; prevent respiratory infection. 4. Hip & Foot Disorders • DDH (Dysplasia of the Hip): Screen infants using Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers (listen for the "clunk"). Treatment is the Pavlik Harness (worn continuously) for infants 6 months. • Clubfoot: Requires serial casting beginning immediately after birth (Ponseti method). • SCFE (Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis): Occurs in adolescents (often obese) presenting with a limp or groin pain. Immediate non-weight bearing is required to prevent femoral head necrosis. Trauma & Red Flags • Scoliosis: Bracing is the primary intervention for moderate curves (25–45 degrees). Compliance (wearing it 18–23 hours/day) is the biggest hurdle due to body image issues. • Osteogenesis Imperfecta: "Brittle bone disease." Never pull legs by ankles or lift under armpits; requires extremely gentle handling to prevent fracture

    43 min
  2. PEDI | Neurology

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    PEDI | Neurology

    https://statstitch.etsy.com 1. The "Vital Few" Seizure Types (The 20% you will see most often) While there are many seizure classifications, these three dominate pediatric presentations. • Febrile Seizures (The Most Common) ◦ Who: The most common type of seizure in children under 5 years old, peaking between 12–18 months. ◦ Why: Triggered by a rapid rise in body temperature (usually >102.2°F or 39°C) associated with a viral infection, not a CNS infection. ◦ Outlook: Generally benign. Most stop by the time the child receives medical attention. They do not typically cause structural brain damage or cognitive decline. • Tonic–Clonic (Formerly "Grand Mal") ◦ Presentation: The most dramatic type. Involves loss of consciousness, stiffening of the body (tonic), followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic). ◦ Aftermath: Always associated with a postictal phase (semicomatose or deep sleep for 30 minutes to 2 hours) where the child has no memory of the event,. • Absence (Formerly "Petit Mal") ◦ Presentation: Often mistaken for "daydreaming" or inattention. Involves a sudden cessation of motor activity or speech with a blank facial expression. There is minimal to no motor activity (maybe slight eye twitching). ◦ Frequency: A child may experience countless attacks in a single day. Unlike tonic-clonic, there is no postictal state; the child resumes activity immediately. 2. The Core Management Protocols (The 20% of actions that ensure safety) Nursing management prioritizes preventing injury and maintaining the airway over stopping the seizure immediately (unless it is Status Epilepticus). • The "Do's" of Acute Management: ◦ Time the seizure: Note the onset and duration. If it lasts >5 minutes, it is a medical emergency. ◦ Positioning: Place the child on their side to open the airway and drain secretions. ◦ Safety: Ease the child to the floor if standing/sitting. Remove hazards from the area. Loosen tight clothing around the neck. • The "Don'ts" (Critical Errors): ◦ Do NOT restrain the child. ◦ Do NOT force anything into the mouth (no tongue blades). • Status Epilepticus (The Emergency): ◦ Defined as prolonged seizure activity (>30 minutes) or clustered seizures where the child does not regain consciousness in between. ◦ Action: Requires immediate medical intervention to prevent morbidity. Treatment includes airway management (ABCs), glucose monitoring, and rapid administration of benzodiazepines (IV/rectal Diazepam or Lorazepam),. 3. Pharmacology "Cheat Sheet" (The High-Yield Medications) While there are many anticonvulsants, these categories represent the core pharmacological approach. • Rescue Meds (Stop the seizure now): ◦ Benzodiazepines (Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam): Used for Status Epilepticus or acute interruption of a seizure. Can be given IV, rectally (Diastat), or intranasally,.

    41 min
  3. PEDI | Seizure Pharm

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    PEDI | Seizure Pharm

    https://statstitch.etsy.com 1. The "Vital Few" Seizure Types (The 20% you will see most often) While there are many seizure classifications, these three dominate pediatric presentations. • Febrile Seizures (The Most Common) ◦ Who: The most common type of seizure in children under 5 years old, peaking between 12–18 months. ◦ Why: Triggered by a rapid rise in body temperature (usually >102.2°F or 39°C) associated with a viral infection, not a CNS infection. ◦ Outlook: Generally benign. Most stop by the time the child receives medical attention. They do not typically cause structural brain damage or cognitive decline. • Tonic–Clonic (Formerly "Grand Mal") ◦ Presentation: The most dramatic type. Involves loss of consciousness, stiffening of the body (tonic), followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic). ◦ Aftermath: Always associated with a postictal phase (semicomatose or deep sleep for 30 minutes to 2 hours) where the child has no memory of the event,. • Absence (Formerly "Petit Mal") ◦ Presentation: Often mistaken for "daydreaming" or inattention. Involves a sudden cessation of motor activity or speech with a blank facial expression. There is minimal to no motor activity (maybe slight eye twitching). ◦ Frequency: A child may experience countless attacks in a single day. Unlike tonic-clonic, there is no postictal state; the child resumes activity immediately. 2. The Core Management Protocols (The 20% of actions that ensure safety) Nursing management prioritizes preventing injury and maintaining the airway over stopping the seizure immediately (unless it is Status Epilepticus). • The "Do's" of Acute Management: ◦ Time the seizure: Note the onset and duration. If it lasts >5 minutes, it is a medical emergency. ◦ Positioning: Place the child on their side to open the airway and drain secretions. ◦ Safety: Ease the child to the floor if standing/sitting. Remove hazards from the area. Loosen tight clothing around the neck. • The "Don'ts" (Critical Errors): ◦ Do NOT restrain the child. ◦ Do NOT force anything into the mouth (no tongue blades). • Status Epilepticus (The Emergency): ◦ Defined as prolonged seizure activity (>30 minutes) or clustered seizures where the child does not regain consciousness in between. ◦ Action: Requires immediate medical intervention to prevent morbidity. Treatment includes airway management (ABCs), glucose monitoring, and rapid administration of benzodiazepines (IV/rectal Diazepam or Lorazepam),. 3. Pharmacology "Cheat Sheet" (The High-Yield Medications) While there are many anticonvulsants, these categories represent the core pharmacological approach. • Rescue Meds (Stop the seizure now): ◦ Benzodiazepines (Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam): Used for Status Epilepticus or acute interruption of a seizure. Can be given IV, rectally (Diastat), or intranasally,.

    30 min
  4. PEDI | Seizures

    HACE 3 DÍAS

    PEDI | Seizures

    https://statstitch.etsy.com 1. The "Vital Few" Seizure Types (The 20% you will see most often) While there are many seizure classifications, these three dominate pediatric presentations. • Febrile Seizures (The Most Common) ◦ Who: The most common type of seizure in children under 5 years old, peaking between 12–18 months. ◦ Why: Triggered by a rapid rise in body temperature (usually >102.2°F or 39°C) associated with a viral infection, not a CNS infection. ◦ Outlook: Generally benign. Most stop by the time the child receives medical attention. They do not typically cause structural brain damage or cognitive decline. • Tonic–Clonic (Formerly "Grand Mal") ◦ Presentation: The most dramatic type. Involves loss of consciousness, stiffening of the body (tonic), followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic). ◦ Aftermath: Always associated with a postictal phase (semicomatose or deep sleep for 30 minutes to 2 hours) where the child has no memory of the event,. • Absence ◦ Presentation: Often mistaken for "daydreaming" or inattention. Involves a sudden cessation of motor activity or speech with a blank facial expression. There is minimal to no motor activity (maybe slight eye twitching). ◦ Frequency: A child may experience countless attacks in a single day. Unlike tonic-clonic, there is no postictal state; the child resumes activity immediately. 2. The Core Management Protocols (The 20% of actions that ensure safety) Nursing management prioritizes preventing injury and maintaining the airway over stopping the seizure immediately (unless it is Status Epilepticus). • The "Do's" of Acute Management: ◦ Time the seizure: Note the onset and duration. If it lasts >5 minutes, it is a medical emergency. ◦ Positioning: Place the child on their side to open the airway and drain secretions. ◦ Safety: Ease the child to the floor if standing/sitting. Remove hazards from the area. Loosen tight clothing around the neck. • The "Don'ts" (Critical Errors): ◦ Do NOT restrain the child. ◦ Do NOT force anything into the mouth (no tongue blades). • Status Epilepticus: ◦ Defined as prolonged seizure activity (>30 minutes) or clustered seizures where the child does not regain consciousness in between. ◦ Action: Requires immediate medical intervention to prevent morbidity. Treatment includes airway management (ABCs), glucose monitoring, and rapid administration of benzodiazepines (IV/rectal Diazepam or Lorazepam),. 4. Red Flags If you see these, the seizure is likely secondary to a dangerous underlying condition rather than idiopathic epilepsy. • Sunset Eyes: Sclera visible above the iris. Indicates increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) (e.g., hydrocephalus). • Bulging Fontanel: In infants, indicates increased ICP, meningitis, or hydrocephalus,. • Petechial/Purpuric Rash: Immediate medical emergency suggesting meningococcemia (bacterial meningitis). • Cushing Triad (Late Sign of ICP): Hypertension (widening pulse pressure), Bradycardia, and Irregular respirations. Signs of impending herniation

    31 min

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***STAT Stitch UPDATE*** https://statstitch.etsy.com click the link to buy a shirt to help and support the channel. Instead of asking for free money I am trying to provide you with some value to help me offset some of the cost it takes to run the channel. so if you like the shirt grab one or 4 and spread the word! Welcome to STAT Stitch Deep Dive: Beyond the Bedside, the podcast where nursing knowledge, clinical storytelling, and the realities of nursing school collide. Whether you’re a current nursing student, preparing for boards, or a new nurse navigating your first year at the bedside, this show is designed to give you the mix of insight, clarity, and encouragement you need to succeed in both the classroom and the hospital. Hosted by a trauma nurse and nursing student who’s living the journey alongside you, each episode combines Audio Overviews—broken down into conversational, easy-to-digest lessons—with real-world reflections and practical nursing tips. The goal? To simplify complex concepts and help connect theory to clinical practice. What You’ll Hear on the Podcast: Deep Dives into Nursing Content: From pathophysiology to pharmacology, each overview is presented in a way that feels like you’re sitting down with a mentor who explains not just the “what,” but the “why.” These episodes break down intimidating topics into clear, conversational lessons that stick. Nursing Management Focus: Every content-heavy episode goes beyond theory to explore how you’ll actually manage a patient at the bedside. If it’s pathophysiology, we’ll dive into the nursing management of those manifestations. If it’s pharmacology, we’ll cover nursing considerations, indications, and patient safety. Chronicles from Nursing School: Think of this as a mini audio diary—stories from the trenches of nursing education. From late-night study sessions and clinical rotations to exam wins (and fails), these episodes highlight the challenges, growth, and resilience that every student nurse will relate to. Practical Nursing Tips: Every episode closes with a tip you can immediately apply—whether it’s a study hack, a clinical shortcut, or a mindset strategy to stay resilient during stressful shifts. Why This Podcast? Because nursing school is hard—and the transition to practice can feel overwhelming. STAT Stitch Deep Dive bridges the gap between theory and bedside, helping you connect what you’re learning in your textbooks to the realities of patient care. You’ll get evidence-based content delivered in a friendly, conversational style that feels more like a study group than a lecture. Who Should Listen? Nursing students (ADN, BSN, accelerated, or bridge programs) Pre-nursing students preparing for the rigors ahead New graduates in their first year of practice Nurses preparing for the NCLEX or refreshing their knowledge Anyone passionate about nursing education, patient safety, and the art of caring beyond the bedside. This podcast is for anyone searching for nursing school tips, NCLEX prep, clinical practice advice, study hacks for nurses, nursing student motivation, bedside nursing skills, pathophysiology explained, pharmacology made simple, nursing management strategies, and the realities of life as a nurse. At its core, STAT Stitch Deep Dive: Beyond the Bedside is about stitching together knowledge, experience, and humanity. It’s not just about surviving nursing school—it’s about thriving as a future nurse who can think critically, act compassionately, and manage confidently at the bedside. So if you’re ready to go beyond memorization, beyond the stress, and beyond the bedside—hit play, subscribe, and join the conversation. Because in nursing, every detail matters. And here, we stitch them together.