Bio
Specialties:
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Affiliation:
- The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
Location:
- Indianapolis, IN
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Credentials
- Education
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Master's Degree as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Professional Membership or Societies
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Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Activity
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How can I prevent a heart attack?
It is important for you to understand your risk factors for having a heart attack or heart disease. If you understand what they are then you can change your lifestyle to reduce your risk factors an...
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Are heart attack symptoms different for men and women?
There can be some differences in the signs and symptoms that women and men experience when they are having a heart attack. The most common sign of a heart attack is chest discomfort (pain or pressu...
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Will a doctor provide support for family members of those in ICU?
There are many people who can provide support to family members who may have loved ones in the ICU. As the above answer indicated the physician may not be as accessible as other members of the hosp...
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Is there a chapel near the ICU?
The location of the chapel may vary in each hospital. Ask to speak to the Chaplain on duty and they can guide you to the location. The Chaplain can also provide you and your family spiritual counse...
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What is an endotracheal tube?
If you are experiencing severe problems with your breathing your doctor may place an endotracheal tube to assist in your breathing. The endotracheal tube is a hard plastic tube that is inserted int...
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What is a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order?
A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order is an order that is obtained when you are in the hospital and you do not want to be resuscitated if your heart stops or you stop breathing. When you are admitted to...
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Why are hospital emergency departments overcrowded?
Hospital emergency departments are often overcrowded because many people go to the emergency room for non-emergent health reasons. It is the responsibility of the hospital to ensure an accurate ass...
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What might affect home blood pressure monitoring?
Things that might affect home blood pressure monitoring are:Your blood pressure may be elevated if you have just exercised.Your blood pressure may be elevated if you have just smoked ciga...
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How will an electrocardiogram feel?
An electrocardiogram is a noninvasive heart test. The test itself will not cause any pain or discomfort. In order to conduct the tests "electrodes" small adhesive discs will be placed on your chest...
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Is an electrocardiogram (ECG) painful?
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a painless procedure. It is a non-invasive procedure that measures the electrical impulses of a person's heart to see if there are any abnormalities. Electrodes (stick...
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As a caregiver, what information should I bring to doctors' appointments?
As a caregiver, the information you should bring to the doctors appointment are:1. A list of medications with the name, dosage, how often taken.2. Any allergies that the patient may have.3. Provide...
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What is a "nurse-patient ratio"?
A nurse-patient ratio can be defined as how many patients one nurse provides care for at one time. The nurse-patient ratio depends on many factors. One of those factors is the severity of the pati...
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Can I ask the staff to wash their hands before treating me in the ICU?
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to ask all staff including your nurse and doctor to wash their hands. It is also advisable to ask family members to wash their hands if they are going to be touching...
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Is hypertension the same as high blood pressure?
Hypertension and high blood pressure mean the same thing.Your blood pressure is to high. If you have high blood pressure you should seek treatment by your physician to reduce your blood pressure in...
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Does heart failure mean the heart stops beating?
Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped beating. Heart failure is a term used to describe when the heart muscle can no longer pump enough blood to keep up with the demands of the body.
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