dean54

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1. Denying Death As A Society

   dean54 replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

   Once we transition physician and hospital compensation from sickness to wellness, I expect we'll see a dramatic decline in this unfortunate situation - as perverse financial incentives can result in perverse clinical outcomes.

2. Chest tubes/Open Heart Surgery

   dean54 replied to AmyCardsNP's topic in CCU

   Left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD - Also known as the "widow maker," as high death rate when this artery occludes and causes an MI)

3. Cannula sizes

   dean54 replied to littlehobo's topic in Safety

   Dear Daytonite (or whomever): Our facility policy is only use PIV blood for lab draws when first inserting the PIV. Our policy does not set a specific time limit - would 30-60 minutes be appropriate, assuming no IVF or meds have been administered fo...