NurseBrain

When every other form of life support fails, there's one last option - and it's the most advanced technology in critical care. ECMO has saved over 185,000 lives worldwide, but most healthcare workers don't truly understand how it works or when to use it. In this deep dive, I break down everything you need to know about the machine that can literally pause death while doctors work to save your life. Warning: what you learn might shock you.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

NurseBrain

I lost 15 pounds, fixed my gut health, and boosted my brain power - all by changing WHEN I eat, not what I eat. This video reveals the 7 most surprising effects of intermittent fasting that nobody talks about, including how your body becomes "metabolically immune" to junk food and why doing the same fast every day is sabotaging your results. Plus the exact protocol I use now after making every mistake in the book.
🧠 Autophagy explained simply
🦠 Gut microbiome reset secrets
⏰ My complete fasting schedule revealed

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

NurseBrain

"End-of-life care isn't about giving up - it's about shifting focus from quantity to quality of life. Learn the essential nursing roles, communication frameworks, and practical strategies that make the difference between good deaths and unnecessary suffering. Includes real-world scenarios, family communication scripts, and evidence-based approaches every ICU nurse needs to master."

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

NurseBrain

New episode!

You don't have a discipline problem - you have a SPEED problem! Every time you hesitate on a good impulse, your brain talks you out of it. But what if I told you there's a 5-second window that changes everything? I'm about to destroy everything you think you know about habits and show you the real reason people succeed. This isn't about motivation or willpower - it's about understanding how your brain actually works. Your transformation starts NOW! 🚀

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

NurseBrain

My doctor friend told me something that changed everything: "70% of my STD patients had no idea they were infected." With over 1 million new STD infections happening globally EVERY DAY, this video reveals the uncomfortable truth about sexual health that could save your life. I break down the science, debunk dangerous myths, and share the exact framework I use for staying protected - all backed by medical research.
🔬 Evidence-based advice only
💡 Myth-busting with real data
🎯 Actionable steps you can take today

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

NurseBrain

"Tomorrow's video could prevent a medication error that causes amputation.Quick poll: What's the first-line vasopressor for septic shock?A) DopamineB) EpinephrineC) NorepinephrineD) Phenylephrine(Most new nurses get this wrong!)"

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

NurseBrain

"Thursday’s video: The visual method that makes ABG interpretation foolproof in 12 minutes.Quick quiz: What's the normal pH range?A) 7.30-7.50B) 7.35-7.45C) 7.40-7.50D) 7.25-7.45(Most nurses get this wrong!)"

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

NurseBrain

🧠 FACT: Deep sedation increases mortality by 10% for EVERY DAY it continues. Yet most ICUs still over-sedate patients.
As a critical care educator who's trained hundreds of ICU nurses, I'm sharing the sedation management system that transforms patient outcomes. This is the knowledge that makes you the nurse doctors trust with their sickest patients.
🔥 SHOCKING SEDATION TRUTHS:
• Benzos increase delirium by 20% (stop using them!)
• Propofol infusion syndrome can kill in 48 hours
• Dexmedetomidine allows neurological assessment WHILE sedated
• 3.5 fewer ICU days with daily sedation vacations
• RASS -4 or -5 = basically a medically induced coma
💡 EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOLS:
2018 PADIS Guidelines implementation
Wake Up and Breathe protocol
ABCDEF Bundle for delirium prevention
Analgesia-first sedation approach
Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale mastery
📊 REAL NUMBERS THAT MATTER:
• Target RASS: -2 to 0
• Propofol max: 4 mg/kg/hr (watch for PRIS)
• Dexmedetomidine: No respiratory depression
• Fentanyl: 10x more potent than morphine
• Sedation vacation: 50% dose restart if failed
🚨 Know the contraindications, master the assessments, prevent the complications.

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

NurseBrain

"Tomorrow's video reveals why we've been sedating ICU patients WRONG for decades.

Quick poll: What's your target RASS for most patients?
A) -4 to -5 (Deep)
B) -2 to 0 (Light)
C) 0 to +1 (Alert)
D) Depends on patient"

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

NurseBrain

💔 "The machine is augmenting 1:1 but the patient's dying!" The resident panicked. The IABP was perfectly functional, but the timing was off by milliseconds - enough to kill.
Welcome to the world of intra-aortic balloon pumps, where microseconds matter and one wrong adjustment can mean the difference between recovery and death.
🔥 THE DEVICE THAT DEFIES LOGIC:Imagine a balloon inside your aorta that inflates when your heart relaxes and deflates when it contracts - doing the OPPOSITE of what seems natural. This backwards logic is exactly what saves lives in cardiogenic shock.
✨ MIND-BLOWING IABP FACTS:• Inflates/deflates 120,000 times daily• Increases cardiac output by 40%• Reduces myocardial oxygen demand by 30%• Can bridge patients to transplant• Wrong timing can cause instant stroke
🚨 REAL BEDSIDE MANAGEMENT:
• Why you check pulses EVERY hour
• The blood in helium line emergency
• When to call cardiac surgery STAT
• The 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 weaning protocol
• Why position matters (migration = death)
💡 CLINICAL PEARLS:• Severe AR = absolute contraindication• Helium alarm = check for blood (balloon rupture)• No pulse in IABP leg = vascular emergency• Platelet drop = normal (but monitor!)• Patient position: HOB <30 degrees
Whether you're a new cardiac nurse or preparing for CCRN, this guide transforms IABP from terrifying to manageable.

3 months ago | [YT] | 0