#310: Beyond the Blue - Exploring the Varied Applications of Methylene Blue

Welcome back to the Straight A Nursing podcast! I'm Nurse Mo, and today we have an intriguing topic to discuss. Have you ever wondered about that mysterious blue substance you sometimes see in a patient's urine collection bag after surgery? Well, wonder no more, because today we're diving into the world of methylene blue. This medication, originally developed in the late 1800s, is not only a dye but also has numerous medicinal uses. From treating rare blood disorders to helping map out lymph nodes during cancer surgeries, methylene blue has proven to be a versatile and interesting drug. However, it's not without its risks and potential adverse effects. So join me as I explore the many facets of methylene blue. Press play to listen! ____________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides. Pharmacology Success Pack - Want to get a head start on pharmacology? Download the FREE Pharmacology Success Pack Fast Pharmacology - Did you enjoy learning about pharmacology? Get more than 100 audio-based lessons that explain pharmacology concepts in five minutes or less with Fast Pharmacology. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! __________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices