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There are many videos available online providing information about body systems, health and nursing care. We have put together examples of such video resources below.

ImagePlease remember that these are for your general education only! Always check with your nurse manager and/or agency before using any of the procedures, or applying any of the information, presented in these videos.

MedBroadcast.com: Human Atlas Videos

The MedBroadcast website has over 200 videos on the following health topics:

  • Bladder and kidneys
  • Blood and immune system
  • Cancer treatment
  • Cardiovascular
  • Digestive
  • Ears
  • Endocrine
  • Eyes
  • Genetics
  • Ligaments and tendons
  • Neurological
  • Orthopedic
  • Pregnancy and reproductive
  • Respiratory
  • Skin and cosmetic surgery 

About.com: Health Videos

This website has many videos on health (and other) topics plus detailed information on common illnesses and prescription drugs. Below are links to a small sample of About.com's videos that may be of interest to nurses. Click on the tabs at the top of the video window for more information on each health topic. 

To view a video, click on its title. The length of each video is indicated as well (minutes:seconds).

 1. Alzheimer's  (0:51)
 2. Arthritis  (0:58)
 3. Asthma  (1:12)
 4. Back and Neck Braces  (1:39)
 5. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia  (1:27)
 6. Bladder Cancer  (3:19)
 7. Botulism  (1:29)
 8. Breast Cancer    (0:56)
 9. Bronchitis  (0:53)
 10. Cervical Dysplasia   (1:58)
 11. Chemotherapy  (2:02)
 12. Chickenpox  (0:50)
 13. Colon Cancer   (1:11)
 14. Congenital Heart Defects  (2:40)
 15. Congestive Heart Failure  (1:42)
 16. Coronary Angiography  (1:35)
 17. Cystic Fibrosis  (1:25)
 18. Diabetes  (1:29)
 19. Emphysema    (1:15)
 20. Endometriosis  (1:24)
 21. Epilepsy   (1:06)
 22. Fractures  (2:06)
 23. Gallbladder Disease   (1:10)
 24. Gallstones     (1:27)
 25. Gastric Ulcer  (1:08)
 26. Gastrointestinal Reflux  (1:09)
 27. Heart  (2:14)
 28. Heart Attack  (1:57)
 29. Heart Bypass Surgery  (2:22)
 30. Heart's Conduction System  (1:39)
 31. Heart's Valves   (2:04)
 32. High Blood Pressure  (1:48)
 33. Hip Replacement  (1:27)
 34. Hodgkin's Disease  (1:37)
 35. Lungs  (0:51)
 36. Lupus  (2:05)
 37. Meningitis  (1:50) 
 38. Multiple Sclerosis   (1:18)
 39. Mumps  (1:59)
 40. Osteoarthritis  (1:57)
 41. Parkinson's Disease  (1:00)
 42. Pneumonia  (1:34)
 43. Prostate Cancer   (1:28)
 44. Pulmonary Embolism   (1:23)
 45. Scoliosis  (2:13)
 46. Skin Cancer  (1:58)
 47. Stroke  (0:47)
 48. Thyroid Disease  (1:39)
 49. Types of Burns  (1:27)
 50. Uterine Cancer  (1:22)

NIH Seniors Health Videos NEW

The National Insitutes of Health has more than 140 short videos related to health of seniors. These video cover the following topics:

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Balance Problems
  • Breast Cancer
  • Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's
  • Cataract
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  • COPD
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Mouth
  • Exercise for Older Adults
  • Falls and Older Adults
  • Glaucoma
  • Gout
  • Hearing Loss
  • Heart Attack
  • Kidney Disease
  • Leukemia
  • Low Vision
  • Lung Cancer
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Medicare Basics for Caregivers
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Paget's Disease of Bone
  • Participating in Clinical Trials
  • Problems with Smell
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Shingles
  • Skin Cancer
  • Sleep and Aging
  • Stroke
  • Taking Medicines
  • Talking with Your Doctor

MedlinePlus: Videos of Surgical Procedures NEW

Here are nearly 300 videos of actual operations performed at medical centers in the United States since January 2004. The videos are approximately one hour long. Types of surgeries include:

  • Blood, Heart and Circulation (42 videos)
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles (50 videos)
  • Brain and Nerves (21 videos)
  • Cancers (43 videos)
  • Child and Teen Health (23 videos)
  • Digestive System (28 videos)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (9 videos)
  • Endocrine System (13 videos)
  • Eyes and Vision (1 video)
  • Food and Nutrition (1 video)
  • Genetics/Birth Defects (1 video)
  • Injuries and Wounds (3 videos)
  • Kidneys and Urinary System (3 videos)
  • Lungs and Breathing (4 videos)
  • Men's Health (8 videos)
  • Metabolic Problems (9 videos)
  • Mouth and Teeth (3 videos)
  • Pregnancy and Reproduction (1 video)
  • Skin, Hair and Nails (1 video)
  • Transplantation and Donation (3 videos)
  • Women's Health (31 videos)
 
 
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