70: Stop Guessing When Fluid Resuscitating With Guest Corinne RN From FloPatch

Often when a patient’s blood pressure has dropped, we administer fluids without truly knowing the exact reason for the change. Does the patient have low volume, were they vasodilating, or is their heart not squeezing effectively? Fluid resuscitation is not always the answer, but there’s no clear guideline to assess patients without advanced tools that take time and specialists. Enter the FloPatch from Flosonics, an innovative device that quickly measures blood flow in real time.Fluids can cause damage when given in excess, so it’s crucial for nurses to understand why blood pressure isn’t an adequate indicator of fluid responsiveness, and how a patient can show signs of fluid responsiveness but cardiac output is not increasing. That’s why host Sarah Lorenzini is speaking with Corinne RN to find out more about how Flosonics is helping nurses guide their fluid resuscitation using the portable FloPatch device.In this episode, Corinne shares patient stories to exhibit how FloPatch can improve patient outcomes, especially in those with sepsis. Corinne and Sarah also discuss the concept of Frank-Starling’s law, the components of stroke volume, and MORE.FloPatch can help you assess patients and provide precise care. Tune in to find out how it works, the benefits of the product, and why you want to use it at your hospital!Topics discussed in this episode:How Corrine RN became so passionate about fluid resuscitationWhy blood pressure isn’t the best tool for determining cardiac outputFactors that influence blood pressureThe relationship between preload, afterload, and contractilityThe consequences of fluid overloadExamples of how FloPatch can improve patient careFloPatch is a game-changing advancement in precision fluid management for critical care, particularly in the management of sepsis. As the world's first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound technology, it provides real-time, non-invasive assessments of arterial and venous blood flow. FloPatch empowers clinicians at the bedside to make rapid, data-driven decisions on fluid resuscitation, mitigating risks of complications such as pulmonary edema and acute kidney injury. FloPatch holds the potential to transform the way clinicians approach and manage hemodynamic assessments, paving the way for increased clinical confidence for more efficient, effective, and patient-centered care.Visit their website to learn more and request a demo: https://flosonicsmedical.com/Share this podcast episode with your colleagues to spread the word about FloPatch.Follow FloPatch on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates and clinical insight:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flopatch_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Flosonics/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flosonics-medicalHave questions for Corinn? Email her at czehner@flosonicsmedical.comJoin the Sepsis Alliance Summit 2023 during Sepsis Awareness Month! This virtual event is hosted on September 27th to 28th. Learn more here: https://learn.sepsis.org/virtual-conferenceMentioned in this episode:Coming Soon! Rapid Response Academy: The Heart and Science of Caring for the...

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Do you want to go from dreading emergencies to feeling confident and ready to jump into action to rescue your patient? Well, this show will let you see emergencies unfold through the eyes of a Rapid Response Nurse. With real life stories from the frontlines of nursing, host Sarah Lorenzini MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, a Rapid Response Nurse and educator, shares her experiences at rapid response events and breaks down the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the important role the nurse plays during emergencies. If you want to sharpen your assessment skills and learn how to think like a Rapid Response Nurse, then Sarah is here to share stories, tips, tricks, and mindsets that will prepare you to approach any emergency. Every episode is packed full of exactly what you need to know to handle whatever crisis that could arise on your shift. It’s one thing to get the right answer on the test, but knowing how to detect when YOUR patient is declining and what to do when YOUR patient is crashing is what will make or break your day… and might just save your patient’s life.