April 2011
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Apr 27th
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Apr 19th
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Apr 12th
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Last week at the clinic!
Today I learned what a Kock pouch (pronounced just like it’s spelled) is. WARNING: if you read on, you can’t un-know this! It’s actually not all that gross. A Kock Pouch (or K-pouch or BCIR) is a pouch inside the abdomen made from the small intestine that collects solid waste. This pouch connects to the lower right abdominal surface via a one-way valve so it can be emptied by...
Apr 12th
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Apr 10th
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Apr 7th
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hospital - end of clinical education #1
Surprise! It’s almost my last week at the hospital and then I get a little time off & in the classroom before the next one. I’m ready for a break - getting “paid” with knowledge (which is the whole premise of clin ed experiences) can start to wear a little thin. Some things have changed since the beginning. 1. For better or worse, I’m a lot more comfortable with...
Apr 7th