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1. questions on protocols for rad nursing

   vandebar replied to brain_rn's topic in Radiology

   JCAHO has a new band wagon where they are concerned with COMMUNICATION involving patients transferring from point A to point B. The primary nurse should give the RAD RN a report on the patient prior to the transfer. This report can be given to the ...

2. Pushing 50mg of IV Lopressor? Tell me no !

   vandebar replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Radiology

   Patients having a coronary CTA either inpatient or outpatient may receive up to 5 doses of metoprolol to bring the HR down or below 60. Our policy is 5mg IVP over 2 minutes. The patient is monitored for 5 minutes and the 2nd dose is given if indica...

3. Premedicating patients with contrast allergies?????

   vandebar replied to Lori Ann's topic in Radiology

   Our patients identified with a contrast allergy during the phone triage process get tagged for a plan of care for contrast allergies and standing orders are followed. This includes prednisone 60mg po the night prior to the procedure and repeated the...

4. Metformin and IV contrast

   vandebar replied to DebbieIRRN's topic in Radiology

   Debbie, It is standard protocol to hold any medication containing Metformin for 24 hours prior to a procedure requiring IV or IT iodine contrast media. The medication should be held also the day of the procedure and for an additional 48 hours post p...