How Not to Kill Your Patient

Kevin McFarlane RN & Dr. Lisa Wolf
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How Not to Kill Your Patient

HNTKYP is a series that address symptomatic presentation and how to move to a working diagnosis and plan for patient care. Kevin McFarlane and Lisa Wolf cover red flags, cognitive pitfalls, and ways to make sure your patients survive their encounter with the health system.

  1. HNTKYP:Prisoner or patient, psychiatric holds in the ED

    NOV 22

    HNTKYP:Prisoner or patient, psychiatric holds in the ED

    In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf dive deep into the complex world of behavioral health in the emergency department. Too often, psychiatric patients are treated as though their visit is a carceral event—stripped of autonomy, dignity, and decision-making capacity. We explore the ethical dilemmas, systemic barriers, and practical challenges that emergency nurses face when caring for patients with behavioral health needs. Some links to the documents referenced during the episode: Ethnoracial disparities in care on a consultation-liaison service at an academic hospital Racial and ethnic disparities in emergency department restraint use: A multi center retrospective analysis Refining the model for an emergency department-based mental health nurse practitioner outpatient service Psychiatric Emergencies and the Potential Role of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo2afA?view_as=subscriber Twitter: @AoenPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/ To support the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews greatly contribute to the success of the podcast, and I appreciate each and every one of them. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform to never miss an episode. Thank you for being a part of our AOEN community!

    57 min
  2. HNTKYP The Medication Assessment

    NOV 11

    HNTKYP The Medication Assessment

    Kevin and Dr. Wolf dive into the critical skill of the medication assessment. They explore how understanding a patient's medication list can provide invaluable insights into their overall health and guide essential clinical decisions, especially in high-stakes environments like the emergency department. The pair discusses the ethical and legal responsibilities tied to medication administration, stressing the "rights" of medication administration and the need for vigilance in following them. This episode is a must-listen for new and seasoned nurses alike.

    37 min
  3. Moral Courage in Restrictive Environments

    JUL 26

    Moral Courage in Restrictive Environments

    In this crossover episode of "How Not to Kill Your Patient" and "Art of Emergency Nursing," we dive into the critical topic of moral courage within the nursing profession. Kevin and Lisa discuss Lisa’s recent study on how emergency nurses handle ethical dilemmas, particularly in states with restrictive abortion laws. We explore the complexities of balancing professional and personal ethics, the barriers nurses face in acting with moral courage, and the systemic challenges that impact their ability to provide ethical care. Find the article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/09697330241265415  View the nursing Code of Ethics here https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/    Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo2afA?view_as=subscriber Twitter: @AoenPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/ To support the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews greatly contribute to the success of the podcast, and I appreciate each and every one of them. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform to never miss an episode. Thank you for being a part of our AOEN community!

    46 min
  4. HNTKYP From Door to Care: Redefining Triage Success

    JUL 18

    HNTKYP From Door to Care: Redefining Triage Success

    In this episode, Lisa and Kevin discuss the importance of accurate triage in emergency departments and its impact on patient outcomes. They critique current triage models that prioritize metrics such as length of stay and door-to-physician time over patient outcomes. They remind us that a thorough nursing assessment is essential for patient safety and effective care. The episode highlights the disconnect between business-driven metrics and the clinical reality of patient care.

    40 min
  5. HNTKYP Floating (reposted)

    JUN 27

    HNTKYP Floating (reposted)

    I found this episode from 2022 never posted so I updated the episode, but it didnt show up as a new episode so this is the repost. In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf talk about emergency nurses floating out to the department into other areas.  Hopefully, this doesn't happen often but we talk about what to expect when it happens and how not to kill your floor patients.

    20 min
  6. HNTKYP: Anxiety

    JUN 10

    HNTKYP: Anxiety

    This episode of HNTKYP features Kevin and Dr. Lisa Wolf discussing anxiety. They explore the complexities of diagnosing anxiety, emphasizing the importance of ruling out serious underlying conditions before attributing symptoms solely to anxiety. They stress the importance of not dismissing physical symptoms like tachycardia, tachypnea, and numbness as mere anxiety until ruling out all other potential causes. Remember that even patients with anxiety can still have medical problems. Tune in to learn more about how to effectively triage potential anxiety in the ED and ensure that no patient's symptoms are overlooked. Anxiety is the Last Diagnosis on the List Lisa Wolf, MS, RN, CEN Published:February 01, 2010 https://www.jenonline.org/article/S0099-1767(10)00002-4/fulltext (subscription required)

    33 min
  7. HNTKYP: Distributive Shock (Podcrawl Edition)

    MAY 24

    HNTKYP: Distributive Shock (Podcrawl Edition)

    In this special collaborative episode, part of the "Nurses Podcrawl," Dr. Wolf and Kevin delve into the fascinating world of distributive shock. As part of a unique project featuring seven different podcasters, each covering a specific type of shock, our hosts take on distributive shock, exploring its nuances and critical aspects and this super cool type of shock Listen to all the episodes here: @icuscenarios @theqwordpodcast @straightanurse @nursedosepodcast @therapidresponsern @upmynursinggame   #distributiveshock #cardiogenicshock #hypovolemicshock #obstructiveshock Obstructive Shock; Critical Care Scenarios and Rapid Response RN https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/104-obstructive-shock-with-guests-bryan-boling-and/id1535997752?i=1000655162568  Distributive shock with Straight A Nursing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/346-distributive-shock-simplified/id1210975738?i=1000655023378 Cardiogenic Shock: With Up My Nursing Game and Nurse Dose Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardiogenic-shock-with-annie-from-up-my-nursing-game/id1486427611?i=1000654832483

    45 min
  8. HNTKYP A Review of Shock

    MAR 28

    HNTKYP A Review of Shock

    This episode of HNTKYP Kevin and Dr. Lisa Wolf take a deep dive into the high-stakes world of shock management.  Why does it matter you ask?  If you miss the early signs of septic shock, and 30% of those patients won’t make it home. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of shock – hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, and obstructive – detailing their causes, signs, and appropriate treatments.

    40 min
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HNTKYP is a series that address symptomatic presentation and how to move to a working diagnosis and plan for patient care. Kevin McFarlane and Lisa Wolf cover red flags, cognitive pitfalls, and ways to make sure your patients survive their encounter with the health system.

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  • Creator
    Kevin McFarlane RN & Dr. Lisa Wolf
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    How Not to Kill Your Patient

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