On this episode, Nick shares about a patient with the highest pulmonary artery pressure he and Sarah have ever seen.  Learn about Eisenmenger Syndrome, what assessment findings to anticipate, the pathophysiology behind this diagnosis, and how to treat it.

44: "Heart Attack" or Anxiety?

Do you want to go from dreading emergencies to feeling confident and ready to jump into action to rescue your patient?  
Well, this show will let you see emergencies unfold through the eyes of a Rapid Response Nurse.  With real life stories from the frontlines of nursing, host Sarah Lorenzini MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, a Rapid Response Nurse and educator, shares her experiences at rapid response events and breaks down the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the important role the nurse plays during emergencies.

If you want to sharpen your assessment skills and learn how to think like a Rapid Response Nurse, then Sarah is here to share stories, tips, tricks, and mindsets that will prepare you to approach any emergency.

Every episode is packed full of exactly what you need to know to handle whatever crisis that could arise on your shift.  It’s one thing to get the right answer on the test, but knowing how to detect when YOUR patient is declining and what to do when YOUR patient is crashing is what will make or break your day… and might just save your patient’s life.