Brett Snodgrass

Bio

Brett Badgley Snodgrass is a Family Nurse Practitioner practicing at Comprehensive Primary Care in Bartlett, TN and Atoka, TN specializing in family practice, pain management and palliative care.  Brett is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, where she was currently nominated to the Nominations Committee. She is also a member of the Academy of Pain Management and Sigma Theta Tau.  Brett is a member Tennessee Nurses Association, where she is actively involved in the APRN Council.  She presents locally and nationally to many different audiences, and has been an invited speaker at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s National Conference.  Brett is also a contributor to Sharecare Expert Health. She is President of the Greater Memphis Area Advanced Practice Nurses.  She holds numerous hospital appointments around the Memphis Area.  She is currently a preceptor for The University of Memphis, University of Tennessee, Union University and University of Alabama - Birmingham.  She is also currently working on her DNP at the University of Alabama – Birmingham.



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  • Sigma Theta Tau International

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Activity

  • Brett Snodgrass
    What types of assistance can a hospice program provide?

    Hospice care is for the terminally ill.  The actual criteria to be placed in hospice care is for a primary care provider to deem a patient has less than 6 mos to live.  This is not a magic number, you will not be discharged from hospice after six mos.  This is simply a starting point. 

    Hospice care teams include nursing,

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  • Brett Snodgrass
    What puts a person at risk for heat-related illness emergencies?
    Those at risk of heat related illness include the elderly, small children, athletes, and those who work outdoors. Chronically ill people, suffering from breathing disorders and heart problems are also at risk.  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    What puts a person at risk for heat-related illness emergencies?
    Those at risk of heat related illness include the elderly, small children, athletes, and those who work outdoors. Chronically ill people, suffering from breathing disorders and heart problems are also at risk.  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    What puts a person at risk for heat-related illness emergencies?
    Those at risk of heat related illness include the elderly, small children, athletes, and those who work outdoors. Chronically ill people, suffering from breathing disorders and heart problems are also at risk.  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    Should I call 9-1-1 for someone with heat stroke?
    It is important to call "911" for those suffering from heat stroke, because if left untreated it can quickly lead to seizures, organ failure and ultimately death.  It is also important, because often times a person suffering from heat stroke may not be responsive and unable to drink fluid.  EMS can...  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    When should I call 9-1-1 for someone suffering from heat exhaustion?
    It is important to call "911" for a person suffering heat exhaustion, because it can quickly lead to heat stroke and ultimately death. The earlier intervention for heat exhaustion can help prevent any longstanding effects from heat exhaustion.  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    What are signs of heat stroke?
    Signs of heat stroke include nausea, vomiting, decreased sweating, reddened face, increase heart rate, decreased blood pressure, temperature greater than 104 degrees, mental status change, lethargy, fatigue and confusion. If not treated, it can quickly lead to seizures, organ failure and death.  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    What are heat cramps?
    Heat Cramps is an early sign of heat exhaustion that can lead to heat stroke. It may include muscle twitching or jerking. It occurs after exercise or work in heat. It can also be a sign of low sodium, due to increase sweating in the hot weather.  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    What are the signs of heat exhaustion?
    Heat exhaustion symptoms include: nausea, vomiting, fatigue, increased sweating, increased heart rate, and lethargy.  If not treated, it can quickly lead to heat stroke and ultimately death.  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    How can I prevent heat-related illnesses and emergencies?

    Heat related illness can be prevented by limiting time spent outside when the temperature is elevated to an extreme. Hydration is key. Drink plenty of fluid. Water and Gatorade type drinks are best. It is most important to avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. If you must be outside, take plenty

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  • Brett Snodgrass
    How do I care for someone suffering from heat stroke?

    If someone is suffering from heat stroke, immediately assist them to a shaded area. If available get them indoors. Call "911" for assistance, and then remove heavy clothing from the person. If there is a hose, lightly spray the person to cool them. Cool rags can be helpful as well. If they are alert,

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  • Brett Snodgrass
    What are types of heat-related illnesses?
    Heat related illnesses include: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death.  Full Post
  • Brett Snodgrass
    What is heat stroke?

    Heat stroke is the most severe of the heat related illnesses. It is the body’s inability to maintain temperature through sweating. It is so dangerous because heat stroke can quickly lead to seizures, organ failure and ultimately death. Early signs include nausea, vomiting, lethargy, increased heart

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  • Brett Snodgrass
    What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?

    Symptoms of heat exhaustion include nausea vomiting, lethargy, increased heart rate, increase temperature. It is important to continually hydrate yourself with water or Gatorade type beverage. Avoid caffeine or alcoholic beverages. It is important to listen to your body, don't continue to push yourself

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  • Brett Snodgrass
    Brett Snodgrass has posted a blog entry: The "Whole" Foods Thing
    So, as a nurse practitioner I counsel people often on diet and exercise.  I refuse to be a hypocrite.  I will not ask a patient to do anything I am not willing to do myself.  I have been on a whole foods journey for the past few years.  I am interested in our family being the healthiest possible.  So, as January 1st approached my husband and I began talking about our New Year's Resolut...Full Post