Strap in, today we dive into the basics of inflammation, immunity, infection and sepsis. We discuss all things sepsis; compensatory mechanisms, sepsis pathway, criteria, 6 in 60, and the definition of sepsis. For anyone brave enough to participate in my little challenge - thank you!

Death is a sacred experience and to be apart of that journey is a humbling and respected role. Today, we discuss my first significant death on the job, how I felt, how I dealt and how I became better.

Warning: it is a heavy topic so listen at your own risk.

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2 days, 2 arrests, 2 deaths. What can we learn? We discuss ALS, the COACHED approach, shockable and non-shockable pathways. We discuss my personal reservations about the case and the emotional toll it has on us. And I give some pointers for those of you that aren't confident in BLS in case it's ever needed.

Recently, I was tested. In the least visible part of the department I cared for a man that was having an acute stroke and deteriorated right before my eyes. Today I unpack what happened, what I learnt, what could have been done better and most importantly what was done well. We go through the basics of strokes and how to diagnose a potential stroke in the community and the steps needed to ensure fast and effective treatment and management.

Hello! My name is Ritika. I am a Registered Nurse working in Melbourne, Australia. I am completing my Masters and am constantly learning through Uni and on the job. I take pride in everything I know and have learnt and I want to share the love! Please join me on my journey to further understand the many complex medical topics I come across on my way to becoming a CCRN and a better person overall.

Thank you!