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[...]counseling on how severe bleeding manifests, such as the symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding, head bleeding, and musculoskeletal, I think, has been extremely helpful in ensuring these symptoms get recognized and treated quickly. [...]most patients need a lower dose inpatient than they would outpatient. [...]I think knowing what to do regarding subtherapeutic or supratherapeutic values should be identified.
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In the January/February 2021 issue of ViewPoint, I was privileged to interview Kristen Sexson, MD, PhD, MPH;Associate Professor;Pediatric Cardiology;Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. Opportunities for patient care materials development, research on what improves long-haul COVID-19 in children, what are the patient concerns that need addressing, and so many other areas ripe for involvement if the nurse shows interest and initiative. Dr. Sexson: Patience, kindness, caring, patient-centered focus, organization, ability to think outside the box, confidentiality, respect, competent, and knows their limits. * Leslie Morris MSN, RN, AMB-BC, NPD-BC, is an Education Coordinator, Heart Center, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX.
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In October 2020, I was privileged to interview Kristen Sexson, MD, PhD, MPH, an Associate Professor, Pediatric Cardiology, Texas Children's Hospital/ Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Sexson: MIS-C is multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and occurs after COVID-19 infection. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been reports from adults that COVID-19 infection causes inflammation in adults. From a cardiology standpoint, we monitor the heart including coronary artery sizes, heart function and strain, valve regurgitation, pericardial effusions, and any other abnormalities we may find.
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The best way to mitigate the potential for contracting this disease - which is transmitted from person to person via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks - is through prevention measures such as face coverings or masks (CDC, 2020a). Considerations for wearing masks. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-facecover-guidance.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How to wear masks. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wear-clothface-coverings.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).