Where would I direct someone who had a family member finally agreeing he needs inpatient rehab for meth addiction? He is 35 with no insurance. Thanks you for any advice or direction.
Loveyourkidneys replied to jessrn12's topic in Urology
If you have supplements like nepro (like ensure for renal pts) give them that. Protein and sugar in it. We also have popcicles in fridge and candy. In reality you most likely aren't gonna have a lot of "groceries" in an out patient clinic. Well unle...
Loveyourkidneys replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Urology
We do weekly hgb and pt/inr (if on Coumadin) Bimonthly hgb calcium and phosphorus Monthly Cbc with diff, cmb,alt,ast, tsat, urr, glucose, hepb antigen Quarterly tsh, hgba1c, Pth,ferritin hepb antibodies Annual includes a few others I can't think of....
Loveyourkidneys replied to zero.'s topic in Urology
Stay out of the coil when cannulating and don't let their bp bottom out or it will clot. NEVER EVER EVER EVER CLAMP ONE. EVER!!!! They have this as a last option. Take the time to hold sites.
Loveyourkidneys replied to nursetaminator's topic in Urology
I have been working in dialysis for 5 years and I in no way know it all about dialysis. I learn something all the time. But I'm inquisitive and need to know the why behind everything. I personally wouldn't want a manager who didn't know anything exce...
Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Urology
Just wondering if anyone knows specific amphetamines that dialyze off. They have a short half life right? So maybe it's just "time for a fix?"vitals are WNL start of tx or possibly a little high. 3 hrs in... Bp is off the chart and non responsive to ...
We have a fairly new patient who tested positive for amphetamines in the hospital but denied it. Lately she comes in fine but 3hrs or so into treatment she gets ridiculous acting nervous and jittery and wanting off NOW. QUESTION: Can we be dialyzing ...
I work at an outpatient dialysis clinic. We have two huge bulletin boards. I like to keep them cute yet educational. (12yrs in preschool before nursing school) any resource ideas?
Loveyourkidneys replied to JEEE's topic in Urology
Report and redness or pain. You should listen before sticking EVERYTIME (however it rarely gets done in the real world) report any hand numbness or pain on access arm (although it isn't alway abnormal) report excessive post tx bleeding for more than ...