Adult Cancer Therapies May Benefit Kids Sep 6, 2008
"This is called an NG tube. And it goes up my nose and down into my throat and down into my stomach," she explained. That feeding tube has been a Godsend, because the aggressive radiation and chemotherapy makes it almost impossible for her to eat ... "This is new; I just got it, so I didn't want to take it out," Pearce said, pointing to her nutrition-feeding tube, which would have been painful to remove. (CBS News)
RN Supervisor every other Saturday / Sunday 7/3 and 3/11 May 8, 2008
Can demonstrate the knowledge and skills to ensure the following areas: a. Insertion of NG Tube b. Re-insertion of G Tube c. Feeding protocols d. Foley catheter e. Supra pubic catheter f Glucometer / Fingerstick g. Suctioning trach care h. Oxygen i. Dressing techniques j. Ostomy care. 7. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wyeth Receives FDA Approval of Protonix for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension Nov 16, 2007
A new alternative for patients with erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who cannot swallow tablets COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: ), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Protonix(R) (pantoprazole sodium) For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension, a new addition to the Protonix family of prescription medications. (PR Newswire)
What's in a word: Spearfish family loses only daughter to Zellweger Syndrome - today they fight for a cure Jun 7, 2007
The Black Hills Pioneer, Newspapers, South Dakota, SD. Thursday 7 June, 2007. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)