MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'instructions'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:29 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676792&cid=t_201021_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-prescription-directions-are-unclear%2F2011.04.03 “Take one to two pain pills by mouth every 4 to six hours” To me that is clear.  I was reminded recently that it isn’t to all patients. A patient complained of lack of relief from her pain medicines after surgery.  Her description of the pain didn’t suggest any complications so I ask how she was taking them.  I was looking for a way to safely use NSAIDS or Tylenol as a boost rather than giving her something stronger. “I take one pain pill and then wait an hour to take another one.” I prompted her to tell me when she took the next dose. “I wait four hours and then take one pain pill, but I wait for six hours to take the next one.” Ah! I had mentioned to her and her caregiver that due to her small size she should begin with just one, then wait for 30 minutes to an hour to ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676792 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +0100 4676792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536135&cid=t_201021_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F01%2F7-ways-to-leave-your-job%2F Awhile back, psychologist and fellow Psych Central-contributor Elvira Aletta published a great post about the frog in the pot: Did you know that if you boil a pot of water and throw in a live frog that that frog will hop right out, saving his life to croak again another day (ha, ha)? If, on the other hand, you place a frog in a pot of cold water and turn the heat up slowly, that frog will stay in the pot. He will not jump out but slowly acclimate to the increasingly hot water until it boils to death. Truth or urban legend? To prove it I’d have to cook a live frog and that’s not going to happen. It sounds true and so should be because of what it teaches us. The day after I was laid off from my job, a fellow co-worker emailed me and said, “This is your next assignment … instructions... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536135 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:02:32 +0100 4536135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298615&cid=t_201021_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D993 This article from the March of Dimes is a comprehensive list of the do’s and don’ts  of toy safety. Enjoy the holidays! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298615 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:08:35 +0100 4298615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4229192&cid=t_201021_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F3ZeKA7kYNl8%2Fmacrame-covered-clothes-hanger.html Almost two weeks ago my friend Jabulani tweeted a photo of a covered hanger project she was working on. I tweeted a photo of a macramé covered hanger I had made a few years ago. As there was interest in how to do mine and as I could find no instructions online to direct folks to, I decided to try to do a show-and-tell. The supplies you will need are a wire coat hanger, twine, two rubber bands, tape, and fabric glue. Cut approximately 6-7 yards of twine twice. [I used 10 yds and had just under 5 left on each.] To make them easier to handle and to avoid tangling, coil and secure with a rubber band. Now that all your supplies are gathered, let’s begin. Tape the loose ends of each twine coil to the end of the hanger hook. The ends of the twine should point towards the upsweep of the hook a... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4229192 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:33:00 +0100 4229192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133707&cid=t_201021_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-e-prescriptions-are-just-like-twitter%2F2010.11.04 I’m surprised I didn’t notice this sooner, but e-prescriptions will only accept 140 characters in their instructions, just like Twitter. If you have longer instructions, you must print the prescription and hand it to the patient for it to be manually filled at their pharmacy. Then again, maybe doctors will start to use some twitter-like abbreviations in their instruction fields, like: “Chk ur BP b4 taking b/c itz K 2 hold if nl. TIA.” Dude. That’d b fab. -WesMusings of a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Wes* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133707 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0100 4133707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077303&cid=t_201021_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FTI7yAuKRit0%2Flovenox-instructions.html I have been using Lovenox more often so I decided to create a patient instruction sheet.  Feel free to use it for your patient (changing the contact information) or give me feedback to make it better for my patients.  I plan to circle the dose and risk option for each patient and write in the days to be continued.   At the bottom of my page, I added a footer with two emails:  _____@medscape.com  (HIPPA secure, not pushed to iPhone) and ____@gmail.com (non-HIPPA secure, pushed to iPhone)   Lovenox Instructions 40 mg SC once daily / 30 mg SC once daily (try to give the same time each day) Begin: 2 hours prior to surgery Continue: __________ (7 to 10 days) The package that comes with Lovenox should have good instructions on how to administer the subcuta... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077303 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:12:00 +0100 4077303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022942&cid=t_201021_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FT0lwrmN-fNc%2Frani-baby-quilt.html This quilt was made for my cousin Sherry’s daughter.  I made it using a quilt-as-you-go technique that makes hexagon blocks.  I found the technique in an old quilt magazine (sorry I don’t recall the name or date of the magazine). I used 6.5 in circles to make the hexagons which are approximately 3.5 in.  The quilt measures 32 in X 48 in.  I finished the quilt in February 2001.  The photos of the quilt were supplied to me by my cousin, so I apologize for not having a “full” photo. You can see the details of the pink rabbits in the yellow fabric with this photo, as well as the added quilting (wanted to ensure it would hold together with use).  The back of the quilt looks like the front. Okay, I’m going to try to give instructions on how to make the ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022942 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:15:00 +0100 4022942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954296&cid=t_201021_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FcGN8URPbD6g%2Fknitted-miragamo-bag.html I finished this knitted Miragamo bag.  I found the pattern for the Miragamo Bag by Georgie Kajer on Ravelry.  I went to my local specialty yarn store to find the hemp yarn as suggested, but they didn’t carry it.  I ended up buying and using Louet Euroflax Chunky Wt. in brown.  The bag measures 14.5 in wide, 12.5 in high, and 4 in deep.  The handles are Grayson E leather handles. The bag is fully lined with pockets (6 in wide X 5.25 deep). The pattern directions called for using plastic canvas to make supporting structure for the bag.  I used Pellon Peltex 70 instead.  I covered each Peltex piece with brown fabric so the white wouldn’t be an issue showing through the linen knit pattern.  Here you can see the band strip. Here is a photo of the f... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954296 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:19:00 +0100 3954296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3790864&cid=t_201021_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FvQKxV7t20PA%2Fhigh-wire-forest-adventure.php Meet Becky.  She's from the UK.  She's crazy.  And she's fabulous.I read her post about a group of her friends doing an obstacle course, high above ground in the forest canopy, and I thought she totally lost it.  On August 14, 2010, she is taking on "Go Ape - Dalby Forest", a giant obstacle course built into the forest canopy.  There are ladders, walkways, bridges, tunnels, and zip lines.  There are a bunch of videos on youtube that show the extreme craziness of what this stuff is all about.  This probably looks fun to a lot of you, but never in my life would I volunteer to do this stuff.Her and a few of her friends pulled together to form "The D-Team", and they are risking their lives for donations the UK JDRF.  Becky recruited Chris Bishop to put t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3790864 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3790864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683836&cid=t_201021_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fon-checking-out.html I have always thought that hospitals don't do the greatest job on checking people out as they do on checking you in. Its kind of the same with hotels. They are all very nice at the front desk and happy to help you and you are checked in with speed. Then when you check out, you get to wait in line by the guest who insists on analyzing every line item on their bill, disputing them one by one, and then finally its your turn.When you arrive at a hospital, you get your hand held through surgery and post op and when you get to your room the nurse comes and makes sure you are doing okay. They get you settled in. After spending a few 'enjoyable' days stuck in a hospital room, the doctor finally says the magic words 'you can go home today'. Then the waiting starts. I have had more problems checking... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683836 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:33:00 +0100 3683836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678528&cid=t_201021_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-scolded-by-wii%2F2010.06.19 I finished a post-abdominoplasty check, with drains and sutures removed. I then began to tell the patient how to slowly increase her activities and exercise. She smiled and said: “I have to tell you. I got back on the Wii just to walk yesterday. It told me I had lost weight too quickly and that I need to slow down.” *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678528 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3678528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644798&cid=t_201021_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FH7jsUkZHasM%2F Here we go again….a new instruction video from Fortnight Lingerie. Hey girl, you choking (Source: Ivor Kovic, M.D.) Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644798 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:40:04 +0100 3644798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649321&cid=t_201021_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F28%2Fhow-to-make-a-baby%2F I recently saw an article about a site that will pay you to write a “how to” on just about anything. Anything?  Really?!?  Here goes! Good morning class. Today’s lesson will begin on page 127 of your baby makin manuals where we get into the more detailed steps of life creation. We are going to skip the first 3 chapters that talk about sex, condoms, drunkin one-night-stands and “happy mistakes”. This class has no need for such behavior. In fact, its frowned upon to even engage in any of it if you’d like to change diapers any time in the near future. Alright let’s get started. Getting pregnant is easy if you follow these 8 simple steps: Give up sex: Sex is going to slow everything down and should be limited to never. You’re going to want your... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649321 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:01:14 +0100 2649321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645487&cid=t_201021_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fhow-to-make-your-own-mouse.html You will need;-A 12 inch square of feltAnother scrap of felt for the shawlA scrap of thick yarn for the tail [knot both ends]stuffingTwo small buttons for eyes [optional]Sewing thread and needleScrap of fabric for the skirtScissorsCut out the shapes in felt from the templateSew up the back [curved] seamInsert the stuffingStitch the circle on the base inserting the yarn as a tail and check that the mouse stands upright[Understuffed will produce a concave base which is much more likely to remain standing]Sew on the buttons [or stitch eyes in place so that it would be safe for a baby]Stitch the whiskers and ears [folded]Hem, join and stitch a drawstring runner through the top of the stripGather the strip and attach to the middle of the mouseCut the scrap of felt into a triangle and snip the e... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645487 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:56:00 +0100 2645487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513504&cid=t_201021_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F15%2Fthis-has-nothing-to-do-with-anything%2F As we all know, I have awesome hair.  Well, as strange as it may sound, I was actually asked to write up a step by step instructional piece on how I dry my hair today.  I know right?  That’s crazy.  I mean just cause I have the world’s best hair and can wear it either curly or straight doesn’t mean I actually have any authority to instruct others on how to replicate such perfection.  Right? Well.  I did it anyway. Enjoy: Drying horribly thick and curly hair to perfection in 8 easy steps: Step one; Throw your head forward, sit on the edge of the shower (or toilet) and dry all your hair for like 2 or 3 minutes.  This is my way of warming up to the idea of the daunting task ahead AND a way to get my hair to be a bit fuller. Step two: Segment the hair – divide up... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513504 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:41:31 +0100 2513504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464337&cid=t_201021_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fhow-to-make-luigi-cake-topper.html You may not need this right now if you have little ones but this is a mere glimpse into the future.You will need several tonnes of white fondant / sugarpaste or ready coloured packs available from Wilton. Start the project several weeks ahead of time to allow the figurine to dry thoroughly.Start with the head, roll until smooth and mount on a stick.Add features and details.Shape body torso and hands / gloves.Roll out lower body and divide into legs.Mould the shoes.Add each additional part with sugar glue [take a small amount of white fondant and add a few drops of boiled water until the required consistency is achieved.Leave figure out of direct sunlight to dry, preferably hidden to maintain the surprise factor.Pop on the cake, light the candles, step back and admire the view of unencumber... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464337 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:25:00 +0100 2464337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405869&cid=t_201021_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fhow-to-make-chefs-hat.html Now surely this is something that everyone needs in their life, regardless of whether you're a gourmand or a cheez whiz kind of a cook. It's really a question of look the part and step into the role.All you need is some stiff card, seleotape, scissors, measuring tape and five minutes.Measure the diameter of the head that you wish to adorn and mark that length plus an inch onto the card. Try and find a large piece of old card to re-use rather than recycle.Cut through the card to a two inch border that will form the head band.Clip and then tape the headband to overlap one inch.Reach through the inside and tape the lengths together to form a dome.Done.Go on, indulge your child's latest whim. Now that's what I call "positive reinforcement." When I think of how I had the nerve to ask the staff ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405869 Tue, 12 May 2009 06:58:00 +0100 2405869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2272028&cid=t_201021_109_f&fid=34795&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoloshrink.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fsmall-irritations-and-stupid-stuff.html Quite certainly we all have little things that bother us for no good reason. These would be the sorts of things that would result in a strange look from others if we were to give voice to the irritation in public. Especially if we sound like we really mean it and are not just being silly. I’ll set the stage for such a list of irritations by revealing a few of my own. I invite anyone who wishes to add to the list to do so.It irrationally bothers me to receive a memo “from the desk of” someone. Desks don’t write letters. People do. I suppose there might be a blurring of lines where virtual keyboards are projected onto the surface of a desk, or a computer uses an auto responder to reply to emails, but a person was ultimately responsible for the content. Totally unimportant, but it wil... Solo Shrink blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2272028 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:02:00 +0100 2272028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153009&cid=t_201021_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fhow-to-make-your-own-webkinz-posable.html One of the best ways to get organized is to delegate household chores to your children. One of the best ways to motivate your children to co-operate is to provide finely targeted bribes. The current bribe currency around here is Webkinz, but they’re a bit pricey, especially in these financially stricken times. So, if your household is in need of a little extra motivation, why not make a few of your own bribes.BodyCast on 30 stitches to a size 10 [US] circular needle. Mark the beginning of the round. Knit two rows knitwise. Increase one stitch knitwise every second stitch. [60 stitches]Knit one roundIncrease one stitch every third stitch. [80 stitches]Knit seven rounds without increasing.Decrease – knit two together, repeat to end of the round [40 stitches]Knit one roundDecrease – kni... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153009 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:53:00 +0100 2153009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1806154&cid=t_201021_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F09%2Fsign-of-times-stifling-suicide-web.html To paraphrase an old joke: I believe in human exceptionalism, it's people I don't like. Well, people who would put how-to-commit suicide instructions on the Web for use by vulnerable people. Now, the UK is thinking of cracking down. From the story: The law on "suicide websites" is to be rewritten to ensure people know they are illegal, the government has said. It follows concerns people searching for information on suicide are more likely to find sites encouraging the act than offering support. It is illegal under the 1961 Suicide Act to promote suicide, but no website operator has been prosecuted. The law will be amended to make clear it applies online and to help service providers police the sites they host. Justice Minister Maria E... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1806154 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:58:00 +0100 1806154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1768967&cid=t_201021_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fk-0AzB31coY%2F Courtesy of Wired magazine, a wiki about how to deal with your mild autism. Tips include: 1 Interrupt party chatter 2 Time yourself 3 Be honest at work 4 Look ‘em in the eye 5 Make it work for you 6 Know thyself 7 Reminders, Reminders, Reminders 8 Reduce Distractions 9 Find an Editor From item #5,  Make it work for you: Asperger’s isn’t an illness, it’s a set of characteristics, and you can turn these to your advantage. Find roles where your relentless curiosity can be a plus. Become an expert in your company or field, the go-to guy* for details, but learn to offer only what’s needed when asked. (* more than 95% of Aspies are male) I appreciated the positive outlook here and emphasis on using Asperger’s to one’s advantage, and the small Socratic... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1768967 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:14:00 +0100 1768967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1688928&cid=t_201021_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F08%2Fanother-victim-of-our-growing-suicide.html Philip Nitschke is a hero of the assisted suicide movement and a strident advocate for unlimited suicide on demand. (All of you culture of death fans out there, don't deny it: He's always a star attraction at euthanasia conventions.) Toward that end, he spends his days creating suicide concoctions (the so-called peaceful pill), holding how-to-commit suicide workshops, and writing instructions that teach the depressed how to make themselves dead. Recently, a mentally ill woman, mother of 4, took his advice and used his book to end her life. From the story: Three sisters of Erin Berg, a 39-year-old mother of four who committed suicide in Mexico after being discharged from a Perth mental health unit, met the minister this week to discuss a series of systemic failures they say helped to cause... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1688928 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:30:00 +0100 1688928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513559&cid=t_201021_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2FdjINHEE4boU%2Ftubal-ligation-reversal-patient-story.html This is one of the case histories of tubal reversal patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. She is a 33 year old mother of three from West Virginia. Women travel from all over the US and the world to have their tubal ligation reversal performed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. It is the only medical facility that exists specifically and exclusively for tubal ligation reversal surgery. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513559 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:04:10 +0100 2513559