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ATI Chapter 76 Review: Burns

In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down burn injuries, including the causes, classification, and severity of burns. This episode covers burn depth, total body surface area (TBSA) calculations, and early recognition of inhalation injury and burn shock. We also review the phases of burn care, priority nursing interventions during the emergent phase, fluid resuscitation, wound management, infection prevention, and long-term rehabilitation. This focused review helps nursing students understand burn physiology and apply critical nursing priorities in burn management. Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 76: Burns.

ATI Chapter 60 Review: Kidney Transplant

In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down kidney transplantation for clients with end-stage kidney disease. This episode covers indications for transplant, donor matching and tissue compatibility, priority preoperative preparation, and critical postoperative nursing care. We also review key complications such as organ rejection, infection, renal artery stenosis, and thrombosis, along with essential patient education and lifelong immunosuppressive therapy. This focused review helps nursing students understand transplant physiology, recognize complications early, and apply safe evidence-based nursing care. Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 60: Kidney Transplant.

ATI Chapter 59 Review: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis

In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down the two major types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. This episode covers indications, vascular access care, dialysis complications such as disequilibrium syndrome and hypotension, and key nursing responsibilities before, during, and after treatment. We also review peritonitis prevention, glucose monitoring, protein loss, and patient education for home dialysis. This focused, exam-ready episode helps nursing students connect renal failure pathophysiology to safe dialysis management and complication prevention.

ATI Chapter 58 Review: Renal Diagnostic Procedures

In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down renal laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures used to evaluate kidney function. This episode covers creatinine, BUN, urinalysis, and 24-hour urine collections, along with imaging studies such as KUB, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, cystoscopy, renal biopsy, and excretory urography. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities before and after each procedure, including contrast precautions, biopsy monitoring, and prevention of complications like hemorrhage and acute kidney injury. This focused review helps nursing students connect renal pathophysiology to safe, evidence-based patient care.

ATI Chapter 38 Review: Advanced Med-Surg – Shock & Hemodynamic Management

In this Advanced Med-Surg episode, we review shock as a life-threatening state of inadequate tissue perfusion and organ dysfunction. We break down the four major types of shock—cardiogenic, hypovolemic, obstructive, and distributive—along with stages of progression, key assessment findings, laboratory changes, and priority nursing interventions. This episode also covers hemodynamic monitoring, medication management, and critical complications such as MODS and DIC to strengthen rapid-response clinical judgment. Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 38.