Liz Rivera Consulting

05/27/2024

Cardiac Arrythmia Series - PEA
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is a cardiac arrest rhythm with an organized electrical activity but no detectable pulse. Immediate medical intervention is crucial in treating PEA.

05/13/2024

Cardiac Arrythmia Series - Torsades
Torsades de pointes is a rare and potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder that can be caused by certain medications or electrolyte imbalances.

04/29/2024

Cardiac Arrythmia Series
Ventricular fibrillation (VFib) is a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder that requires immediate medical attention and can result in cardiac arrest. Understanding symptoms and risk factors can help prevent VFib and save lives.

04/15/2024

Cardiac Arrythmia Series - Vtach
Vtach, short for ventricular tachycardia, is a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder that can cause cardiac arrest.

04/03/2024

Legal Nurse Liz Events: Today, I was able to join with Methodist College of Nursing for a presentation on Legal Nursing to a group of nursing students who want to explore all the different careers nursing has to offer. Always great to interact with nursing students and new nurses alike. Click here for more details or to find out other events I'll be attending in the future:

Had fun visiting with some nursing students at Methodist College of Nursing in Peoria, IL to talk about Legal Nursing Consulting! It's always exciting interacting with nursing students and remembering why any of us becam...

03/26/2024

Attorneys: Why you might want a float nurse on your next case.

What is a float nurse anyway?

Float nurses literally float from unit to unit based on daily hospital staffing needs.

To be able to effectively float to all types of units means we not only need to be great nurses, but also quick learners who can adapt to the unique needs of each department we step into. Find out more about this amazing value float nurses bring to the table, please click the link below.

Hello everyone! If this is your fist time visiting my blog - Welcome! Nice to meet you. I'm Liz an ICU nurse of 10+ years and counting. I also own and operate Liz Rivera Consulting, in which I provide expert medical advice to my attorney clients. In my spare time, I write Legal Nurse Liz, a blog devoted to educating attorneys tackling medical cases. If you are a Medical Malpractice or Personal Injury Attorney and want to gain medical insight, this IS your blog.

What is a float nurse anyway?

03/18/2024

Attorneys: How Blood Transfusion Reactions Are Treated - Part 3

Check out the latest post in my 3 part series on Blood Transfusions!

Preventing transfusion reactions is obviously the ideal situation. But, what should happen if a patient has a transfusion reaction? How should the medical team react? If you have a client that had a transfusion reaction and you want to understand how the process of blood administration should work, then this series is for you. Don't forget to check out Part 1(Blood Transfusion Reactions Introduction) & Part 2 (The Types of Blood Transfusion Reactions) of my series on blood transfusion reactions.

Preventing transfusion reactions is obviously the ideal situation. But, what should happen if a patient has a transfusion reaction? How should the medical team react? If you have a client that had a transfusion reaction...

03/11/2024

Understanding the types of transfusion reactions is crucial for safe blood transfusions and crucial for attorneys to know what to looks for.

Check out Part 2 on my Blood Transfusion Series:

This is Part 2 in our blog series on Blood Transfusion Reactions. Click here to access Part 1 if you missed it. Stay tuned for Part 3: Your Client Had A Transfusion Reaction - Steps medical teams should take in response ...

02/15/2024

Attn Attorneys: Nurses play a crucial role in preventing blood transfusion reactions by carefully cross-matching the patient's blood type and ensuring proper administration techniques. Read my latest blog to find out how nurses should make patient safety is their top priority!

What is a transfusion reaction and what does healthcare and nursing do to prevent them?

02/08/2024

Unlock the potential of Legal Nurse Consulting. Explore the expertise that could transform your case today. Don't be a stranger. Discover how we can help at Liz Rivera Consulting PLLC.

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01/11/2024

Looking for professional medical insight? We've got you covered! Connect with Liz, an experienced ICU nurse of 10+ years and gain clarity into your case from the beginning.

01/09/2024

Surgery Time-Outs: The Controversial Truth

Surgical Time Out is a vital safety procedure that reduces the risk of medical errors during surgeries. It involves a team discussion to verify patient identity, procedure, and other critical details before the operation begins.

To Err is Human was published in 1999 and healthcare has never truly been the same since. Which is a good thing. The industry was in dire need to face facts and still is. The development of Universal Protocol and Time-Ou...