The most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is cigarette smoking, although only about twenty percent of smokers develop lung disease. There are several other elements that may lead to the development of chronic obtructive pulmonary disease. The most common factors that may lead to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, […]

Diuretic Medications are relied heavily upon for the managemnent of disease processess in which an individual retains fluid. Although this fluid can be seen in such places as the lower extremities, it can also be located around the heart and lungs. Diuretics such as Lasix, Bumex, Demadex, as well as many others reduce the amount […]

Is pain truly the fifth vital sign? It seems interesting that for centuries the medical field has not contemplated the idea of considering pain as the fifth vital sign. When thinking of vital signs, temparature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respirations are still what most medical professionals continue to place great emphasis upon. Pain, although […]

My name is Sarah and I am a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey.  I have been a nurse for five years and I have worked in orthopedics, cardiac care, surgery, geriatrics and emergency care.  I have seen a lot in my time as a nurse and I have started this blog […]