Huntington's Disease - Neurodegenerative Progressive Disorder

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we unpack anomalous origin of the right pulmonary artery [AORPA] (hemitruncus) from pathophysiology to bedside care, focusing on early recognition of respiratory and perfusion changes, pre‑ and postoperative nursing priorities, and family-centered education to optimize outcomes for these high-risk infants and children. The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we walk through the pathophysiology, classic clinical signs, and high-stakes decision points in recognizing and treating tension pneumothorax, emphasizing why it is a clinical diagnosis that demands immediate decompression to prevent obstructive shock and cardiac arrest. The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we break down physiologic vs pathologic neonatal jaundice, highlighting timing, red-flag features, and bilirubin trends so you can quickly distinguish benign newborn jaundice from conditions that require urgent evaluation and treatment. The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailABO incompatibility can sound intimidating, but once you understand the “why,” the nursing care starts to click. In this episode, we unpack how maternal and newborn blood type differences can lead to hemolysis, rising bilirubin, and newborn jaundice. We’ll walk through what to look for, what to do, how to know treatment is working, and what families need to understand before going home. The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I breakdown the pathophysiology of the terrible disease process known as Huntingtons and talk about how patient's who develop this present, what interventions to consider, and how to evaluate and educate patients and their families. Disclaimer: The mention of mental health screening, which include screening for suicidal ideation is mentioned in this episode.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I try to quickly breakdown the rare neurological disorder that happens have an illness where the patients immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system causing weakness, paralysis and sensory disturbances! Come find out the quick breakdown of GBS!  The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I talk about that pathophysiology baseline knowledge you need to understand to put the pieces of autonomic dysreflexia together. I then break down how patients who may experience this present, what interventions you'd want to consider from the nursing perspective and the evaluation and education considerations you bring forward.  The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode increased ICP is discussed, what causes it, how patients present, interventions that would be done and evaluation of those interventions.  The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I cover cardiogenic shock considerations and how this type of shock differs from the other types. Medication considerations, nursing interventions and how one would evaluate if care provided improved the patient outcome.  The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I discuss different types of seizures, how they might present, and nursing interventions to consider if taking care of these types of patients.  The Manifesting Formula Welcome to The Manifesting Formula. I’m Christine Rizzo, and if there’s one thing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show