KReinhard

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1. Securing ET tubes

   KReinhard replied to mcline's topic in CCU

   I agree with LRichardson, it is the attention that we pay to the ETT that helps to prevent problems. I have had experience with the tape on the face method (not good for the patients skin) and using a one inch piece of tape folded over in order to m...

2. Cardiac Outputs

   KReinhard replied to Tom-old-acct's topic in CCU

   If there is any question to where to read your wedge pressure, use a paper print out for the most accurate reading. It is best to correlate it with the cardiac cycle, i.e. do a two channel print out of the EKG and PCWP. If you have the capability, ...

3. INTRA AROTIC BALLOON PUMP RATIO/RN/PT

   KReinhard replied to mror44's topic in CCU

   I don't agree with the term "1 to 1". Patients should be looked at on an individual basis, as to their acuity, not solely on the amount of equipment in the room. The baloon pump is another piece of equipment requiring assessment as is a ventilator ...