felltoddman

felltoddman has 30 years experience and specializes in Cardiac.

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1. heart rate 40 ,SBP 60, for over an hour

   felltoddman replied to brownbook's topic in Cardiac

   I used to work in a cardiovascular outpatient unit where one of the procedures done called a Tilt Table Test. We would use the tilt table to stand them up about 70 degrees. The indication for the test is syncope and usually, the obvious causes had b...

2. High Fail Rate for new Grads on Boards

   felltoddman replied to jerry Rn's topic in General Nursing

   PS: To clarify: I have nothing against nurses knowing how to do drug calculations, I think it's important, but we also need to recognize that we are human and can make mistakes, especially in today health care climate. I also realize that my comment...

3. High Fail Rate for new Grads on Boards

   felltoddman replied to jerry Rn's topic in General Nursing

   I've read these posts with much interest, having gone to an ADN school that had a very high passing rate at the time (I don't know about now, I've moved from the area). I was perhaps a little too proud of my school, when I learned an area BSN progra...

4. Divorce And Affairs????

   felltoddman replied to rachaelm4's topic in General Nursing

   Reading all of these posts has brought on some reflection on my part. The man I was living with during Nursing School wasn't very supportive at all. I admire those who made the decision to get out of their relationships, instead of sticking it out,...

5. INTRAAORTIC BALLOON PUMP

   felltoddman replied to MQ Edna's topic in MICU

   In our unit, we record the (S/A/D) every hour at least, although many of us do it every 15 minutes. I think it depends on how stable the patient is and what kind of drips they're on, along with why the balloon was placed. If they're placed prophyla...

6. 09:31 AM

   felltoddman replied to Shari's topic in MICU

   In our unit, it depends on the nurse. I prefer to "detach" my patient from as much as possible. If they're going to the telemetry unit, I keep them on the heart monitor, if the transfer order is for med-surg, I take them off the heart monitor. Not...

7. angioseal

   felltoddman replied to Shari's topic in CCU

   We were recently inserviced on the Angioseals, but I haven't seen them used yet. At least you're able to transfer them out the same day instead of keeping them overnight. It is time-consuming, though. I think a recovery area for post-cath patients...