Learning from the Kouch: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Episodes
Elimination Concept: GN, Renal Calculi, CBI, AKI, CKD
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Mrs. Kouch delves into critical aspects of kidney health, covering glomerulonephritis, renal calculi, continuous bladder irrig...
Elimination Concept: UTI, Retention, Incontinence, BPH
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThis conversation delves into urinary health, focusing on urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and urinary retention, particu...
Elimination Concept: PKD
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThis episode focuses on Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), a genetic disorder characterized by the development of fluid-filled cysts in the kidne...
Elimination Concept: Renal Overview + Diagnostics
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThis episode provides a comprehensive overview of the renal system, focusing on kidney anatomy, function, hormonal regulation, diagnostics, and...
Elimination Concept: Appendicitis, peritonitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cholecystitis, bariatrics
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Mrs. Kouch delves into various gastrointestinal conditions, including appendicitis, peritonitis, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, c...
Elimination concept: UC, Crohn's, Diverticulitis/osis, Intestinal obstruction
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Mrs. Kouch discusses gastrointestinal disorders, focusing on ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, their symptoms, compl...
Elimination Concept: Gastritis, PUD, Hiatal Hernia
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mrs. Kouch discusses various gastrointestinal disorders, focusing on gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),...
Elimination Concept: Dysphagia, Aspiration Pneumonia, GERD, Hiatal Hernia
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses critical medical conditions including dysphagia, aspiration pneumonia, GERD, and hiatal hernias. I explain the complexities of ...
Elimination: GI overview/diagnostics
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the gastrointestinal (GI) system, covering its anatomy, functions, and clinical significance. The ep...
O2 Concept: URI/"-itis's", TB, COPD, Asthma, CF, and more.
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThis conversation delves into various respiratory conditions, focusing on inflammatory diseases affecting the airway, viral infections like the...
O2 Concept: Chest tubes, pleural disorders, ILD, Pulm HTN
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, we delve into the complexities of lung mechanics, pleural disorders, and their management, including the critical role of ches...
O2 Concept: Mechanical Ventilation, ARDS, ARF
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into the complexities of mechanical ventilation, focusing on its role in supporting patients with acute respiratory distress ...
O2 Concept: A&P, Diagnostics, O2 Delivery Methods
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThis conversation delves into the intricacies of the respiratory system, covering its structure, function, and the critical processes of gas ex...
Homeostasis: Acid-Base
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the concept of acid-base balance, exploring its significance in maintaining homeostasis within the body. The discussion ...
Homeostasis: Fluid & Electrolytes
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the concept of homeostasis through the lens of fluid and electrolytes in the human body. Each electrolyte is personified a...
Homeostasis: Fluid Distribution, IV Fluids, IV Types
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the concept of homeostasis, focusing on fluid distribution in the body, the importance of understanding fluid compartments, and...
Protection: SLE & Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses lupus and scleroderma, two chronic autoimmune diseases. It covers the mechanisms, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options fo...
Protection: Oncological Emergencies
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThis episode discusses critical oncological emergencies, focusing on their recognition and rapid response. It covers obstructive emergencies li...
Protection: Lyme Disease + Organ Transplant
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThis conversation delves into two critical health topics: Lyme disease and organ transplantation. It begins with an overview of Lyme disease, i...
Protection: HIV/AIDS
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation provides a comprehensive overview of HIV, its impact on the immune system, the process of diagnosis, complications associated with A...
Protection: Chemo/Grading & Staging
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the critical aspects of cancer care, focusing on the importance of protection for both patients and healthcare providers du...
Perfusion: Other vascular disorders + VTE
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into two significant vascular disorders: Bouger's disease and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Bouger's disease is a no...
Perfusion: Blood Cancers/Coagulation Disorders
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our perfusion concept
Perfusion: Blood Components & Transfusions
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy our episode as we continue with our perfusion concept
Perfusion: Anemias & Coagulation
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continued perfusion concept
Comprehensive Cardiac/Hematological Concepts
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Perfusion: Dysrhythmias
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continued perfusion concept: Dysrhythmias, pacemakers
Perfusion: ECG Overview/Basics
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's refresh our memories on a cardiac strip. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/diagnosing-a-heart-attack/electrocardiogram-ecg...
Perfusion: Labs & Diagnostics
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continued perfusion concept, focused on labs and diagnostics.
Perfusion: A&P Review
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the anatomy & physiology of the cardiovascular system
Sexuality Concept: Male Reproductive Disorders
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Final episode: continued Sexuality Concept
Sexuality Concept: Cancers
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continued Sexuality Concept
Sexuality Concept: Female Reproductive Cancers + Hysterectomy
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion of the concept of sexuality.
Sexuality Concept: Benign Gynecologic Conditions
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening as we continue our discussion on the concept of Sexuality.
Sexuality Concept: Endometriosis/Adenomyosis
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our discussion of the sexuality concept.
Sexuality Concept: PID
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's continue our sexuality concept, this time focusing on pelvic inflammatory disease.
Sexuality: STI's
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode where we continue our discussion on the concept of sexuality. Please continue to supplement your knowledge with the assigned m...
Sexuality: BV
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sexuality Concept Series
Cracking the Code – Why Genetics Matters in Nursing
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode where we:1. Describe the role of the nurse in integrating genetics and genomics in nursing care.2. Identify the common pattern...
From Homeostasis to Havoc: A Nurse’s Guide to the Stress + Inflammatory Response
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode as we break down Chapter 5 where we:• Describe the significance of the principles of internal constancy, homeostasis, stress...
The Whole Patient: Holistic Assessment in Nursing (Chapter 4)
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode while we....1. Describe the components of a holistic and comprehensive health history and assessment.2. Describe the technique...
Teach to Reach: The Nurse’s Role in Health Education
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode where we:1. Describe the purposes and significance of health education.2. Distinguish between the concepts of adherence to a t...
So What Is Med-Surg Anyway? (Chapter 2)
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this week's episode S1E2 where we deep dive into Chapter 2 to: 1. Discuss principles of medical-surgical nursing practice as well as ch...
Chapter 1
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in Week 1 when we talk about the following:1. Define nursing, patient, health, wellness, health promotion, and health care.2. Describe salient...