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Nurse Chinel, Lancaster (2026)

30/05/2026

COMMON TYPES OF SKIN LESIONS: Simple Clinical Guide .

Identifying skin lesions is the first key step in diagnosis. They are split into primary (new, direct changes from disease) and secondary (changes from scratching, infection or healing). Knowing their look, size and texture helps tell apart allergies, infections or other skin conditions.

📌 PRIMARY SOLID AND PALPABLE LESIONS

Solid, raised or thickened areas, no fluid inside

• 🔴 Erythema (Red patch) Flat red area, caused by widened blood vessels and increased blood flow from inflammation or reaction.
• 🛑 Papule, Small solid bump 1cm wide; grows deep under the skin, feels solid and fixed in place.
• 🛡️ Plaque, Raised, flat-topped, scaly patch >1cm wide; thickened skin layer, common in conditions like psoriasis.

📌 PRIMARY FLUID-FILLED LESIONS

Contain clear fluid, pus or blood inside

• 🫧 Vesicle (Small blister) Tiny bubble 1cm wide; from burns, severe allergies or autoimmune issues.
• 🧪 Pustule. Bump filled with white/yellow pus; full of infection-fighting cells, seen in bacterial or fungal infections.
• 🩸 Blood blister, Blister filled with red/dark blood; caused by injury or friction breaking small blood vessels.
• 🦟 Wheal / Hive, Raised, itchy, swollen patch; comes and goes fast, caused by allergic reactions releasing histamine.
• 🎈 Cyst, Closed round sac deep in skin; filled with fluid, thick material or keratin, often smooth and sometimes tender.

📌 SECONDARY LESIONS: CHANGES AND SKIN DAMAGE

Formed when skin is injured, scratched or healing

• 🕳️ Ulcer, Open sore where top skin layers are lost; may go deep, heals slowly and usually leaves a scar.
• 🍂 Crust, Hard, dry layer over a wound; made of dried blood, fluid or pus, forms as part of natural healing.

🩹 IMPORTANT CARE AND SAFETY TIPS

✅ See a dermatologist if any lesion lasts longer than 4 weeks, changes shape/colour or looks unusual.
❌ NEVER pop blisters or pick scabs, this damages skin protection and causes serious infection.
🧼 Keep skin clean and moisturised to help it heal faster and keep its natural protective barrier strong.

🚨 Go to a doctor quickly if you see spreading red lines, increasing pain, heat, swelling or fever, these are signs of dangerous infection.
Nurse Chinel ❤️.

30/05/2026

This is literally you without the extra packaging. 🧠➡️🦴➡️💪

What you’re looking at is the human nervous system:
• Brain: Command center for every thought, memory, and movement
• Spinal Cord: Highway for electrical signals
• Peripheral Nerves: The wires that connect your brain to every inch of your body

It’s wild to think that everything you feel, think, and do runs through this delicate network — all protected by bones, muscles, and skin. Without it? You’re just offline. ⚡

🙏🏽Share this to remind people around you how similar we are.

30/05/2026

A 43‑year‑old man was building a fence when a terrible accident happened: a heavy 40‑pound metal hay‑bale spear slipped off a farm loader, pierced straight through his back, and came out through his stomach.

Amazingly, the sharp metal rod missed his spinal cord, main arteries, and all critical organs by only a few centimetres, it was a near‑miraculous escape from death or permanent paralysis. Surgeons operated for 4 hours to carefully remove the spear and repair all damaged tissue.

Just two weeks later, he was able to walk out of the hospital on his own feet, and doctors say he is expected to make a complete and full recovery.
Nurse Chinel ❤️

30/05/2026

🦴⚖️ Did you know your bones and joints carry your weight just like your heart does? They feel every extra pound you have!

When you weigh more than you should, your whole skeletal system changes to adapt and not all changes are good:

• Stronger but heavier bones: Extra weight puts more pressure on bones like your legs, hips and pelvis. Over time they become denser and thicker to handle the extra load. This sounds good, but it also makes your body heavier and harder to move.

• Extra pressure on joints: Your knees, hips and ankles take the biggest hit. For every extra pound you carry, your joints feel 3 to 4 times that amount of force when you walk, run or climb stairs. This wears down the smooth, soft tissue (cartilage) that protects your joints much faster, and makes you much more likely to get painful arthritis earlier in life.

• Changes in your spine: Extra weight pulls on your back, especially your lower spine. It often makes your back curve more than normal (a shape called lordosis). This changes your posture, puts pressure on nerves and muscles, and causes constant back pain or stiffness.

Your skeleton is not just a hard frame that holds you up, it is made of living tissue that grows and changes all the time. Every pound you gain or lose changes how it works and how much stress it has to handle. ❤️‍🩹

💡 Helpful tip: You don’t need to lose a huge amount of weight to see a big difference. Losing even just 5–10% of your body weight takes a huge amount of pressure off your joints, eases pain, and helps you stay active and mobile for many years longer.
Nurse Chinel ❤️

30/05/2026

In 1967, utility worker Randall Champion was doing regular maintenance work on an overhead power line in Jacksonville, Florida, when a sudden, unexpected power surge hit him. He was blasted with 4,000 volts of electricity, that’s twice the voltage used in an electric chair. His heart stopped beating immediately, and he hung completely still and unconscious, held up only by his safety harness, 20 feet above the ground.

His co-worker, Jay Thompson, did not freeze or panic. He knew every single second was critical, so he quickly climbed up to reach Randall. In an awkward, unstable, and dangerous position high in the air, Jay started giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and CPR right there. He kept going steadily, even though it was hard and risky, until he finally felt a faint, tiny pulse. Only then did he carefully lower Randall down to the ground, where waiting paramedics could take over his care.

Against all expectations, Randall survived this terrible accident. This incredible moment of courage and quick thinking was captured in a photograph that later won the Pulitzer Prize, now famously known as “The Kiss of Life”
Nurse Chinel ❤️

30/05/2026

‘When you see him now, it’s hard to think that just a few years ago his lungs were barely working.’

At just 11 months old, Lennie was admitted to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, where staff discovered he had a collapsed lung, pneumonia, and over a pint of fluid in his lungs. He needed immediate surgery and breathing support in intensive care.

For his parents, it was terrifying. Charlie, his dad, said:
‘We knew something was wrong, but no one could tell us what we could do to help him. Going from having a healthy, happy baby boy to being in intensive care is any parent’s worst nightmare.’

Now, aged 4 and fully recovered, Lennie is running around with his little brother Louie – keeping mum and dad busy on their feet.

‘Everyone at the Evelina were unbelievable. We owe everything to them.’

Amazing work, team! 💙
NHS

$The importance of respecting the speed limit when riding a motorcycle This 3D CT scan shows multiple fractures as the re...$

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The importance of respecting the speed limit when riding a motorcycle This 3D CT scan shows multiple fractures as the result of a motorcycle accident at high speed Note the multiple rib cage fractures, pelvic fractures, spinal fracture-dislocation where the vertebrae are both fractured and misaligned, as well as facial fractures at different sites including to the nasal bones and orbital walls. High-speed motorcycle accidents, as depicted in this scan, often result in polytrauma-multiple injuries affecting different body systems. Beyond the fractures noted, such accidents can cause traumatic brain Injury. Even with a helmet, the force of impact can lead to concussions, cerebral contusions, or diffuse axonal injury, which may not be visible on this skeletal-focused scan but are common in such scenarios. Also, internal organ damage is worth noting. The red areas in the thorax and pelvis likely indicate soft tissue trauma or hemorrhage, which could involve organ lacerations (e.g., liver, spleen) or great vessel injuries (e.g., aortic dissection), both of which are life-threatening and require urgent surgical intervention.
In terms of long-term implications, fractures like those in the pelvis and spine can lead to chronic pain, impaired mobility, and a prolonged recovery period, often requiring extensive rehabilitation. Facial fractures may also have psychological impacts due to cosmetic changes.
This scan is a stark reminder that exceeding speed limits can lead to catastrophic, multi-system injuries, potentially resulting in permanent disability or death.
Wearing proper protective gear, including a full-face helmet, and adhering to traffic regulations can significantly mitigate these risks, preserving what we call life!

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29/05/2026

🧠 ANATOMY OF HEAD AND NECK ❤️❤️💕💕💕

HOW EACH STRUCTURE LINKS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

🧠 BRAIN

✅ What it does: Controls all body movements, manages vital functions (breathing, heart rate, temperature), and processes everything you see, hear, feel and think.

💛 Connection to mental health:
This is the centre of your emotions, thoughts, memory and behaviour. Different areas control mood, motivation, fear and happiness. When the brain works well, you feel calm, focused and stable. Imbalances or changes here lead to anxiety, depression, mood swings, confusion or difficulty thinking clearly. It also controls how you cope with stress, a healthy brain helps you handle life’s challenges better.

💪 FACIAL MUSCLES

✅ What it does: Creates all facial expressions (smiling, frowning, raising eyebrows), helps you chew and speak, and lets you communicate feelings without words.

💛 Connection to mental health:
Your face shows exactly how you feel, and this works both ways! When you are happy, you smile; when you are sad or stressed, you look tense or down. Studies show that moving your facial muscles (like smiling) can actually lift your mood and reduce stress. Also, being able to express yourself helps you connect with others, which builds confidence and emotional health. If you cannot move these muscles properly, it can affect how you relate to people and how you feel about yourself.

🩻 FACIAL NERVES

✅ What it does: Carries feelings like touch, pain or temperature to the brain, sends movement commands to muscles, and acts as the main communication link between brain and face.

💛 Connection to mental health:
These nerves carry all the sensations that help you feel safe, comfortable and connected to the world. If they do not work well, you may feel numb, pain or odd sensations, which can cause anxiety, frustration or low mood. They also control your ability to show expressions, so damage or issues here can stop you from communicating emotions clearly, leading to feelings of isolation or being misunderstood. Pain or discomfort from nerve problems is also a common cause of stress and poor mental wellbeing.

🗣️ LARYNX (VOICE BOX)

✅ What it does: Holds your vocal cords to make sound and speech, helps you speak clearly, and protects your airway so food/liquid does not enter your lungs.

💛 Connection to mental health:
Your voice is how you share your thoughts, feelings and needs with others. Being able to speak clearly and confidently builds self‑esteem and helps you form relationships. Changes in your voice (weak, shaky, hoarse or too quiet) often happen when you are anxious, sad or stressed your emotions physically affect how you sound. If you lose your voice or struggle to speak, it can lead to frustration, withdrawal or feeling unheard, which deeply impacts your mental health. Also, being able to breathe freely (protected by the larynx) keeps you calm and reduces panic feelings.

🦋 THYROID GLAND

✅ What it does: Controls how fast your body uses energy, makes important hormones for growth and health, and keeps your whole body working in balance.

💛 Connection to mental health:
This is one of the biggest links between body and mind! Thyroid hormones directly affect your brain function and mood.

- If it is overactive: You may feel anxious, irritable, restless, unable to sleep or have racing thoughts.
- If it is underactive: You may feel depressed, tired, slow‑thinking, forgetful or have very low energy and no motivation.
Keeping your thyroid healthy is key to keeping your mind stable, happy and sharp.

🩸 BLOOD VESSELS

✅ What it does: Carries oxygen‑rich blood and nutrients to every part of the head and neck, forming a large network that reaches every cell.

💛 Connection to mental health:
Your brain and nerves need a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to work properly. Good blood flow means you think clearly, focus well and feel stable. When blood flow is poor, or if you have high blood pressure or tension in the vessels, you may get headaches, feel dizzy, confused, irritable or low. High blood pressure is also linked to higher risk of anxiety, stress and mood changes, and over time can even affect memory and thinking skills. Healthy circulation helps keep your mind and emotions in good shape.
Nurse Chinel ❤️

29/05/2026

🧱 DIFFERENT LAYERS OF THE FACE: All You Need To Know 🧠

Your face is made up of several distinct layers, stacked neatly one upon another. Each layer has its own special job, structure and purpose. Here is the full simple and detailed breakdown 👇

1. 👤 SKIN – The Outermost Layer

✅ What it is: The visible surface layer, thin but strong. It includes the epidermis (top thin part) and dermis (thicker deeper part).
✅ Main jobs: Protects everything underneath, keeps moisture in, feels touch/temperature/pain, gives your face its colour and texture, grows hair and produces oil.

2. 🧵 SUBCUTANEOUS FAT AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE

✅ What it is: Soft fatty layer sitting just under the skin. Made of fat cells and fibres that hold everything in place. It is thicker in cheeks and forehead, thinner around eyes and lips.
✅ Main jobs: Gives your face shape and fullness, acts as a soft cushion/protector, stores energy, keeps you warm, makes the face look smooth and youthful.

3. 🩸 SUPERFICIAL MUSCULO‑APONEUROTIC SYSTEM (SMAS)

✅ What it is: A strong, wide web of tough fibres and thin muscle tissue right under the fat layer. It connects the skin to the deeper facial muscles.
✅ Main jobs: Acts like a support sling or frame, holds facial tissues firm, allows you to make expressions like smiling, frowning or raising eyebrows. This is the key layer surgeons work with during facelifts.

4. 💪 FACIAL MUSCLES

✅ What it is: Groups of thin, flat muscles attached to the skull bones at one end and to the skin or SMAS layer at the other.
✅ Main jobs: Every movement and expression comes from here smiling, talking, chewing, blinking, showing emotion. They are the engines behind every look on your face.

5. 🧊 DEEP FASCIA, SPACES AND VESSELS

✅ What it is: Strong thin sheets of tissue wrapping around muscles and bones, plus spaces filled with loose tissue, plus all the arteries, veins and nerves.
✅ Main jobs: Separates and protects structures, carries blood supply and sensation signals, allows muscles to slide and move smoothly.

6. 🦴 SKULL / FACIAL BONES: The Foundation

✅ What it is: The hard, rigid bony structure underneath everything else. Includes cheekbones, jawbone, forehead bone, nasal bones etc.
✅ Main jobs: Forms the solid base and shape of your face, supports all soft tissues, protects eyes, nose and brain, anchors muscles in place.

💡 Quick summary from outside to inside:
Skin → Fat → SMAS → Muscles → Deep tissues/Vessels → Bone

Each layer works together perfectly to give you shape, movement, protection and appearance .
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