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Compartment syndrome is a painful condition caused by the build-up of pressure inside an enclosed anatomic space. This high pressure cuts off blood flow and constricts nerves, which can lead to loss of function, loss of the involved limb, or even death. Areas of the body containing compartments that can be affected by compartment . . . → Read More: The Squeeze of Compartment Syndrome Take off the mask! I was reading through a nursing journal today and was struck (again) with annoyance at a letter to the editor. A nurse wrote the editor expressing their support for mandated nurse:patient ratios. Now normally this would not have annoyed me, except the end of the letter was signed “name . . . → Read More: The Cost of Anonymity I’ve had several colleagues recently discuss patient satisfaction scores at their hospitals. The usual scenario goes something like this: We had a meeting at work and were yelled at because our Press-Ganey scores were low. You wouldn’t believe what they are making us do now….. Do these surveys accurately reflect the medical treatment received? Or . . . → Read More: Quality healthcare or customer service? |
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