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Caffeine and sleep October 15, 2021 As a Nurse, I usually drink lots of coffee especially when I'm on my night shift and I thought of this topic: "What is caffeine's mechanism of action, and how does it affect and interrupt our sleep?" Caffeine belongs to a group of medicines known as psychoactive stimulants. And, by the way, it's one of the few stimulants that we can give to our kids without hesitation. Caffeine, on the other hand, has a variety of effects on your sleep. Because it is a stimulant, it is more likely that you will have difficulties going asleep or, if you do fall asleep, staying asleep, and that it will wake you up, making it difficult to return to sleep. The second is something that many people don't realize about caffeine: its duration of action is far longer than you might think. And while caffeine has a half-life of 6 hours, it actually has a quarter-life of 12 hours. To put it another way, if you drink a cup of coffee at noon, a quarter of the caffeine will still be in your brain at midnight. So a cup of coffee in the middle of the day is the equivalent of snuggling yourself into bed and turning off the light. You down a quarter cup of caffeine or a cup of coffee and hope for a restful night's sleep, which rarely occurs. Caffeine's third effect is to prevent you from falling asleep deeply. As a result, some individuals will tell me that I'm not really impacted by caffeine. Isn't it okay if I have a cup of coffee after dinner and fall asleep and stay asleep? Well, one typical cup of coffee in the evening, containing anywhere from 150 to 200 milligrams of caffeine, can diminish the quantity of deep sleep you experience that night by roughly 20%. To put that in perspective, I would have to age you by around 15 or 20 years to reduce your deep sleep by 20%, or you can do it every night with a cup of coffee. Caffeine is one of those substances that can be limited. Caffeine can certainly be used strategically in the morning, but try to restrict caffeine intake after around 10 a.m., or at the very least attempt to reduce caffeine intake 14 hours before bedtime. You can also drink decaffeinated coffee, which isn't as horrible as it sounds. Image source https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=n9GD%2FOXr&id=21A7F441C750FDE29BE8FE8F247402FC3DC411C8&thid=OIP.n9GD_OXruL2drvGK85CRQQD6D6&mediaurl=https%3A%2F%2Fth.bing.com%2Fth%2Fid%2FR.9fd183fce5ebb8bd9daef18af3909141%3Frik%3DyBHEPfwCdCSP%252fg%26riu%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fthousandoaksmattress.com%252fwp-content%252fuploads%252f2016%252f08%252fsleep-coffee-e1406551050476-1024x1024.jpg%26ehk%3DKC31sb0tUyHNB7R5v1ZTPnl0qTw9Ax3OySLpskmLPq0%253d%26risl%3D%26pid%3DImgRaw%26r%3D0&exph=1024&expw=1024&q=cwffeine+and+sleep&simid=608054381562169781&form=IRPRST&ck=D0E3A38C8982F02C4B48F4B54D59CB39&selectedindex=0&ajaxhist=0&ajaxserp=0&vt=4&sim=11

Skin Care Myths Who doesn't want to go to beach and unwind? I, myself love to go on a beach to relax but was afraid to get some sunburns. I always apply sunscreens which is prescribed by a dermatologist before going out there to have some fun. We all have heard about beliefs and myths about sun protection and I think that i'ts better to give it an explanation so when you go to the beach, you will not worry for aything. So for today, we're going to be talking about some common myths about sun protection. **You can't get a sunburn on a cloudy day** Even on a cloudy day there's still UV that's coming through that can still give you a sunburn and cause damage to your skin. So you want to make sure to protect yourself even when there's clouds overhead **Tanning is okay** There's no such thing as a healthy tan. If your skin is tanning, it means that there's damage that's being done to your skin. A few years ago, there was a saying from the Skin Cancer Foundation which was "go with your own glow" and that means no matter what color skin you were born with, you can make it look naturally healthy and beautiful by protecting it from sun damage. If you do want your skin to look tan, i think it's safer to do that with a spray tan then making your skin tan from the overhead sun. **Tanning beds are safe** Tmmkning beds are not safe and they're definitely not safer than tanning from the Sun. tanning beds have high amounts of intense UV radiation and we know that radiation damages your skin and we know that it increases your risk for skin cancers including melanoma. **Sunscreen is all you need** Sunscreen is only one piece of your sun protection plan. it's important to remember other ways to protect your skin firs. So first thing you want to avoid, the middle of the day. That's when the Sun is really strong, its directly overhead and the most likely time that you're going to burn. So try to go to the beach in the earlier or later parts of the day when you're at the beach. seek the shade sit under the umbrella or other shady places. remember to wear protective clothing, wearing a hat with a brim gives you good shade on your face. Wearing a shirt is so important because that will cover your chest your shoulders and your upper back. Those are places that people often forget and they often burn. **Melanoma can happen anywhere on the body** This is actually true. mlmelanoma can happen anywhere on the body. The most common spot for melanoma in men is the back and for women is the like melanoma happens on like on the body that have had burst in the sun. Fsmly first before doing anything else. For example, he might be sitting indoors all day most of the year but you go on vacation and you get a bad sunburn on your back... I think it's these bursts of sun exposure that cause melanoma. **Staying indoors is the only way to protect yourself from the Sun** You don't have to be a vampire to protect yourself against sun damage. You can still go outside, you can go to the beach and have healthy outdoor activities as long as you do it in a way that's safer for your skin.

All about Breast feeding First of all, I wanted to greet everyone a good day. Its been a while since I wrote something here on read.cash. I've been busy on my review for my OET. I hope that I can pass it so I can work in the United Kingdom and fulfill all my dreams and give a better future for my daughter. So today Im gonna write about the basics of breast feeding Everyone knows how important breastfeeding is and usually new moms have a lot of questions about it that's why I decided to write about this breastfeeding basics. Mom should nurse their babies on-demand every 1 and a half hours to 3 hours during the day but what about night feedings? It is normal for babies to wake throughout the night for feedings. Remember that each baby is different, while some babies sleep longer during the night, others will wake wanting to be fed. It is not necessary to wake the baby at night unless your breasts are full or uncomfortable or if the baby fed infrequently during the day. Just keep in mind that there should not be more than a 5 hour interval at night even if the baby fed often during the day. **Guidelines for how often to nurse your baby** Offer your baby the breast whenever you see signs of hunger such as smacking their lips, sucking motions or sucking hands or if they move toward your breasts while being held. Remember that crying is a late sign of hunger. Watching for signs of hunger before the baby starts crying will help you and your baby have an easier time of breastfeeding for the first few weeks. Breastfed babies will feed 8 to 12 times within 24 hours. A minimum of 8 feedings to maintain good health and nutrition. Some infants are sleepy and need to be woken for feeding to maintain adequate weight after the first 3 weeks. Most babies will continue to feed on demand and may even need to feed more frequently during growth spurts. These usually happen at ten days, three weeks, six weeks, three months and six months. To new mothers it feels sometimes like they are feeding all the time as far as milk supply. **Some things to know about milk supply** Milk supply is increased by greater frequency and duration of breastfeeding. The more you nurse, the more your milk supply will increase. Milk supply is also enhanced by maternal rest and relaxation. Moms need their rest and it is a good idea to keep your visitors to a minimum so your breast feeding routine is not interrupted. And keep in mind that milk supply is hindered by giving supplements or delaying feedings by using pacifiers. For nursing moms experiencing breast fullness, it is best to avoid long intervals over three hours between daytime feedings. Regular feedings will reduce fullness but if you are uncomfortable apply warm compresses or use breast massage prior to feeding and apply cool compresses to reduce swelling for about 20 minutes after each feeding. Gel packs work well, just don't apply ldirectly to the nipple or areola Nipple care can help reduce soreness and improve breastfeeding. Remember that improper positioning at the breast is the major cause of nipple soreness. With clean hands use some express breast milk on the nipple and around the areola after feeding. Breast milk has been shown to promote healing and suppleness. Avoid using creams soap or vitamin E. The only recommended topical preparation is a purified form of lanolin. These are called lansinoh or purulent. **How do I know if my baby is getting enough breast milk?** There's no way to measure. You look for cues from the baby the baby should seem content after nursing. There should be at least 6 wet diapers and a minimum of 3 bowel movements in 24 hours by the time your newborn has reached 6 days old also. After nursing, your breast should feel soft after feeding once your milk has come in. If not, contact your lactation consultant and discuss your concerns. **What do I do if my baby isn't latching on properly?** As you know, a proper latch on is crucial for breastfeeding. Remember that you may need to attempt the latch on as many as 10 to 20 times before being successful. Do your best not to become frustrated. Try to reposition the baby, making sure that the baby is positioned tummy to tummy and that the baby is on level with your breasts. If you need to break the seal, stick a clean finger between the baby's mouth and your breast. If you continue to have trouble, contact your lactation consultant for assistance. **What should I do when my baby falls asleep during breastfeeding?** Many babies do fall asleep especially when they are very young. If it happens occasionally, it should not be a problem, but if the baby falls asleep often and you feel the baby is not nursing enough, try to keep the baby awake by rubbing or massaging the baby. You can try changing positions or burping the baby or having the baby and only a diaper. Skin to skin as you nurse. Sometimes talking to your baby or blowing on the baby's face will help.

Seize the day The only thing you have is now. The only genuine moment is the one we are in right now. Consider that for a moment. The past is no longer relevant. It is unchangeable. Worrying and regretting your actions will simply lead to more errors. It will snatch the present from your grasp. It's also pointless to be concerned about the future. It hasn't arrived yet. It hasn't happened yet. Only the present moment is true. If you accept this, focusing your attention on the now becomes a priority. Don't bring up worries about the future or the past; they'll ruin your day and divert your attention away from what really counts. Worry never takes away tomorrow's sadness; it simply takes away today's delight. It will make a great difference if you can keep your thoughts in the present. You aren't wasting time focusing on something that isn't genuine or within your reach any longer. You may seize the day by focusing on the here and now. Instead of waiting, you will be able to take action right away. Take advantage of the opportunity! Don't put off doing the things that matter most until a hazy "when the moment is right." Because this is the only genuine moment, the time is right in the present. Learning to be in the present requires time and effort. There is, however, no better way to spend this time and energy. Practice being in the present moment. When you see your thoughts wandering, gently bring it back to the present moment. Here are some tips to help you truly live in the present moment. Consider what you see, hear, smell, or taste right now. Immerse yourself in the sensations of the moment. Check in with yourself to see what's going on. How are you feeling right now? Is it possible to be content in the present moment, or is there something that has to be fixed? What is your current experience? Keep in mind that each moment is unique. It isn't going to happen again. It's best to attempt to make the most of it. Allow yourself to let go of the past. We all have regrets, but we can't do anything about them. The greatest thing to do is to try to improve right now. Concentrate on the present moment; what can you do to make the most of it? This is the path to a life you will not be sorry about.

Equipments we use on NICU I don't know how can I get a tip here but my husband told me to just write and interact with other users and maybe the system will notice your presene on the platform. So I've taken his advise and hoping this will work out successful. Yesterday I wrote about a little introduction about myself and the world I work in. And I already wrote that today I'll be talking about the basic equipments that can be found on a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It might sound not interesting for others but still with lots of users here on read.cash, i hope that others can relate or get interested on this kind of topics. So let us begin. 😉 Basic equipments that you can see on NICU There would be tons of equipments on NICU but I'm just gonna discuss only the basics. 1. Monitor - we monitor the baby's heart rate and rhythm, as well as how fast they were bretahing with leads. So we put leads on each side of the chest and one of their abdomen. This gonna provide us the baby's heart rate and what kind of rhythm looks like as well as how fast the baby is breathing. These are important numbers that we monitor for 24 hours. 2. Pulse oximeter - we use this equipment to monitor one of the important numbers, the baby's oxygen level. It is a red sticky probe wrap around baby's arm or hand and this gonna give us the reading of the oxygen level of the baby. This is how we know to manage the baby's repsiratory equipment. We can go1 up or down on oxygen needs based on those numbers. 3. Blood pressure cuff - this equipment looks like the one we uses but a little more smaller. We used it to monitor the blood pressure of the baby. Final words As i have said before, there are tons of equipments inside the NICU but those above mentioned are themost basics equipment. These equipments are used the monitor the vital signs of the baby. And when you say "vital", it is very important. I will end this article by saying thank you for sparing your time reading this and God bless us all

Welcome to my world 😊 Hello everyone! This will be my first article and I will talk all about the basics of NICU. Let me give you a brief introduction of myself first. I am Dyan and i'm a nurse. I've been working as a nurse for 5 years and the last three years up until now I've been on NICU. I love what i do and i have the most rewarding job. I can't imagine doing anything else rather than caring for babies. So let us talk about the basics of NICU. I wanted to write this article for those parents that might expecting a stay in NICU or those parents who just began their NICU stay. As well as healthcare professional that might be interested in NICU or those students who don't know about NICU. What is NICU? NICU stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. So basically we care for newborn babies. There are different levels of NICU starting up to level 1 going up to 4. Level 1 - well-baby nursery These are for babies who are born full terms and have no issues on their health Level 2 - special care nursery These types of nurseries will provide care for babies that are born at 32 weeks in gestation and greater than 1500 grams. There are situations that the baby are born term that just might be breathing fast that need to be observed. Those babies can stay to level 2 special care nursery for up to 24 hours fir that observation and if that time the breathing issues don't resolve then they might need to go to the next level of care. Level 3 - critical care nursery This type of NICU that i work in. So we take babies at any age, any weight, babies born at 24 weeks all the way up to 41 or greater. We're able to provide care for those critically ill infants. Level 4 The highest level. If the care of baby is greter than whst a level 3 NICU can provide, tbey would go to level 4. Level 4 NICU is typically in children's hospitals and those are the NICU that are gonna bale to provide surgical interventions for critically ill infants. What are the reason why a baby need to go to NICU? The mkst common reason why a baby goes to NICU is prematurity. In the hospital that the I work in, any baby less than 35 weeks and less than 2000 grams is automayically going to NICU. And this is for a couple of reasons. The biggest reasons are: Temperature instability Any baby eho is born less than 35 weeks will be having a hard time maintaing their body temperature Feeding Those babies who are not going to come out being able to feed in bottle or breast-feed well enough to keep up the calories requirements. Respiratiry problem Typically this is the biggest reason for NICU admissions both in premature infants as well as in full term babies. Baby is sick Babies born with illness or infection. Jaundice We see this bith on preterm and full term babies. Mostnall premature are treated of jaundice because they are at even higher risk than term babies. But a lot of term babies have to be treated as well. Those are the few common reason why baby need to go to NICU and there are more several others. That is it for today. Tomorrow I'm gonna talk about the basic equipments used in NICU. Hope that you've learned something new from me. Good day everyone! Lead image source: https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=bPoEiTIA&id=2BE2E3E9B9F61381E130C66A652ABD31FCB143C4&thid=OIP.bPoEiTIA8sE64cn9eZawBQHaD4&mediaurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia4.s-nbcnews.com%2Fj%2Fstreams%2F2014%2FFebruary%2F140206%2F2D11530382-JSP-NICU-Haven-2013.social_share_1200x630_center.jpg&exph=630&expw=1200&q=Nicu+Photography&simid=608022113420776751&ck=400E4E5F7DC5315C8573C40163BB2EDB&selectedindex=0&form=IRPRST&ajaxhist=0&ajaxserp=0&vt=4&sim=11