mcline

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1. Iabp

   mcline posted a topic in Cardiac

   I was wondering if anyone had any good tips, tricks of the trade, for timing IABP's?? Thanks!

2. Opinions needed re: transfer to Cath Lab

   mcline replied to SICU Queen's topic in Cardiac

   I have worked in the cath lab for 1 1/2 years. Came from the ICU. For the first 3 months I was pretty overwhelmed with all the equipment, different type of nursing, etc. But I love it now. I would NOT be quick to recommend it to anyone without a c...

3. Securing ET tubes

   mcline replied to mcline's topic in CCU

   Skin breakdown is our concern too with the tape and twill tie methods. We see corners of the mouth breakdown with the tenstion from the twill tie method and with the tape method our concern breakdown from the adhesive. Have you seen this in your pr...

4. Securing ET tubes

   mcline posted a topic in CCU

   I am looking for info on methods used to secure ET tubes and the pros and cons of the method. In our facility RT uses tape or twill tie method, but nursing would like to use an ET tube holder device. Any info/research/literature/or view based on yo...

5. Activase Protocol Request

   mcline replied to Cathy's topic in CCU

   You were asking for an Activase protocol? Here is ours: 1. Admit to ICU for thrombolytic therapy 2. Fill out "Screening Form for Thrombolytic Therapy" and notify MD of any contraindications. 3. 3 saline locks 4. I&O Q6hr 5. Complete bedrest with...