Blood Thinners | Life Saving Medication

Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative!“In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time."Today we're talking about anticoagulants or blood thinners.By the end of the episode, our goal is that you’ll be able to discuss:What blood thinners do and why they’re prescribedLifestyle changes for those taking blood thinnersPopular blood thinners and what to know about themSafety considerationsDietary choicesHerbal supplementsFalls Resources:-Blood thinner pills: Your guide to using them safely https://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/treatments/btpills/btpills.html-What are anticoagulants? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22288-anticoagulants-The difference between compression stockings and T.E.D. hose: https://www.yourveincarecenter.com/difference-between-compression-stockings-and-ted-hose/-Why you should wear T.E.D hose or compression socks: https://hillcrestsouth.com/news/when-should-you-wear-ted-hose-or-compression-socks-How to put on T.E.D hose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=183QoZ4uWAYStay in touch!Email: [email protected]  Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186156 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Melanin Initiative https://www.youtube.com/@themelanininitiative  Follow us on Instagram: @tmi.melanin https://www.instagram.com/tmi.melanin/  Follow us on TikTok: The Melanin Initiative  https://www.tiktok.com/@themelanininitiat?_t=8dAhVy7KLgQ&_r=1 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Melanin-Initiative/100093548520316/ Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org