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Rapid Response RN

Sarah Lorenzini

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

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32: Syncope vs Seizure?

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/11/26

This episode is Part 1 in a 4 part series on syncope.Syncope and seizure can both present with unresponsiveness. It can be difficult to differentiate between the two very different causes for an unresponsive episode. Fortunately, there are some things to look for to help rule out seizure or confirm that it is the culprit... and they probably aren't the ones you thought you knew.

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31: Cardiac Tamponade with Guest Brian McCain

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/11/11

If you are a cardiac nurse, this is your nightmare case! Cardiac Tamponade is a surgical emergency that requires you know more than ACLS to save this patient. The signs and symptoms are subtle and takes an astute clinician to figure it out.In this episode we discuss all the classic textbook assessment findings from Beck's Triad to pulsus paradoxus as well as some of the more subtle clues of declining cardiac output. We talk through when you need a pericardiocentesis and when it's time to crack the

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30: Life Threatening Small Bowel Obstruction

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/10/30

This patient was so backed up, his abdomen looked like he was 9 months pregnant! It was so bad that he was tachycardic and hypotensive. In this episode we talk about common post-surgical complications from constipation, to an ileus, to a small bowel obstruction. We break down diagnostics, pharmacological interventions, and surgical options.Ever given neostigmine? Then you are gonna want to hear this episode.Ever heard of Ogilvie's syndrome... if you care for post-surgical patients this is another

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29: Managing Pre-Shift Anxiety As a Nurse

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/10/15

Nursing pre-shift anxiety is a thing! Many of us stress ourselves out so much leading up to our shift that we don't sleep or eat well or we feel overwhelmed by the thought of another 12 hour shift and we haven't even stepped foot in the hospital yet. But there is hope...This episode does not have any hacks for erasing pre-shift anxiety... but rather how to face it.Sarah discusses the 3 things that she has done to work through the anxiety associated with being a Nurse.So, if you find yourself

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28: Another Metabolic Acidosis With Christian Guzman...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/09/30

Do you want to grasp ABGs more? Arterial Blood Gases are tricky! It's one thing to memorize the normal ranges for each value, but an astute clinician is able to see the combination of abnormal values and determine what led to this derangement and what to do about it.In this episode, guest Christian Guzman, Critical Care APRN shares an interesting case of...SPOILER ALERT: Necrotizing FasciitisThe patient's presentation was concerning but not very clear what was going on initially. But the Nurse's

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27: Time is Brain: The Why Behind the Hustle With Stroke

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/09/20

This episode is jam packed with everything you need to know for your next stroke alert!I was interviewed by Annie Fulton from the Up My Nursing Game Podcast and we got to talk about all things stroke from differentiating between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke to the life saving interventions of tPA, thrombectomy, ventriculostomies, and the pharmacological interventions for stroke. We discuss the role of the Rapid Response Nurse and the bedside Nurse during a stroke alert. What to assess for first,

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26: Q&A How do you achieve work life balance as a nurse?

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/09/06

Is work life balance even possible as a nurse?I would say yes... absolutely! But it takes some effort and intentionality. As a full time nurse, wife, mother of 5, and podcast host, I get to do a lot of juggling.In this episode, I share 2 nuggets of wisdom that have helped me achieve work/life balance.Find me on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRNFacebook: Rapid Response RN PodcastOnline Course: www.RapidResponseandRescue.com

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25: When It's Not Black and White: Discussing Legal...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/08/17

What about when the patient refuses care that they consented to just yesterday?What about when the family disagrees about the patient's wishes?What all am I supposed to document when something goes wrong?What is my role as a Nurse in discussing end of life goals of care with the family?These are questions that I get all the time in my inbox and so I invited someone who has to daily navigate these difficult legal and ethical challenges in healthcare.

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BONUS EPISODE: What is Rapid Response Nursing?......

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/08/11

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24: The Surprising Etiology of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/07/30

Ever heard of "broken heart syndrome"?... it's a real thing. It's also called Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy or stress induced cardiomyopathy. In this episode we discuss a case of a patient who developed this unexpectedly, came very close to death, but made a full recovery. We break down the cause, presentation, and pathophysiology of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy as well as treatment and prognosis.

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23: Q&A: What Nursing Specialty Should I Go Into?

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/07/04

How do you know where you would enjoy working and where you would thrive as a nurse? Well, having worked both ED and ICU and having spent a fair amount of time on the Med-Surg units, I have a lot of observations and perspectives to share. In this episode we talk about what makes each specialty great, what makes it challenging, and what types of nurses do well in each environment. If you are just starting out or been at it a while and are considering making a change, this episode is for you!

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22: A-fib RVR With Guest Dr. G the NP

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/06/18

Lets talk through the pathophysiology of Atrial Fibrillation, why it's a problem, and how to treat it. Guest Dr. G the NP, a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner helps drop some knowledge about this very common arrhythmia

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21: Q&A: "What Can I Do in a Code Blue Without...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/06/11

Ever wondered what you can do in a code? You are not alone! The most common question I receive regarding emergencies is, "What can I do to be helpful in a code blue situation? I don't want to get in the way". Well, there are a lot of important roles you can take on. In this episode we break down all the roles available and what is expected from each one.

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20: COVID Conversations and Our Path Forward As...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/04/24

A conversation with COVID ICU, PCU, and Med/Surg Nurses about their experiences during the pandemic. We discuss some of our memories from this challenging season, the lessons we have learned, and how it has changed us as nurses.

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19: Don't Mess Around With Anaphylaxis

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/04/12

Two very different presentations of anaphylaxis help provide an introduction to how to make the diagnosis of anaphylaxis, what to expect from the clinical presentation and evolution towards shock, the pathophysiology of anaphylaxis, and how to treat it.

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18: It's Not About the Glucose... Talking Through...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/03/23

DKA is so complicated... especially when the patient presents with a normal blood glucose! This case really sets the stage for explaining all of the dangerous aspects of DKA and the multifactorial approach to treating it. Christian and Sarah discuss the pathophysiology... down to the cellular level... of what's happening when patients go into DKA, some of the tests used to diagnose DKA like ABGs, and the delicate balance of fluid status and electrolytes that must be maintained when correcting this

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17: This Seems Worse Than Pancreatitis! With Guests...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/03/11

What started as pancreatitis, turned into massive transfusion protocol and a visit to interventional radiology. In this episode, Sarah, Katleen, and Marissa discuss a case that took an unexpected turn for the worse. They break down the pathophysiology of pancreatitis, it's treatment, and the nurse's role in the patient's recovery.

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16: "Be still my beating heart": Supraventricular...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/02/22

Supraventricular tachycardia can present very stable, but this patient rapidly declined. In this episode we explain what exactly is happening with SVT, and go through all the different treatment modalities from vagal maneuvers, to medications, to synchronized cardioversion.

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15: A Ticking Time Bomb: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/01/25

Surprising case that initially sounded like septic shock, but upon further investigation, the patient had a huge abdominal aortic aneurysm that was dissecting. Learn about the clinical presentation, emergent interventions, and the nurse's role in saving this patient's life.

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14: "Must'a been a PE": Another Unexpected Cardiac...

Rapid Response RN ·

2022/01/15

Pulmonary Embolisms can pop up out of nowhere. This episode breaks down the pathophysiology of PE and what interventions are needed to stop the PE spiral of death.

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