41: Let's Make Priapism Not So Hard... With Guest Walker, Rapid Response RN

It’s a hard conversation, but priapism is a medical emergency!

Sarah Lorenzini is joined by her friend and co-worker, Walker, to discuss the symptoms, causes and treatments of priapism. Walker introduces his priapism patient, and walks us through his initial assessment and treatment. You’ll even learn a little bit of its history, and hear Sarah’s firsthand experiences with priapism.

They explain why priapism is an emergency situation, and why a fast response is needed to avoid complications. 

Walker ends the interview with key advice to all nursing professionals, so this is not an episode to miss!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Walker’s nursing journey
• Defining priapism
• Priapism’s causes and why it’s an emergency
• Sarah’s first priapism patient experience as a new grad
• Treatments for priapism
• Maintaining patient dignity

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