icuinuk

icuinuk has 13 years experience and specializes in icu, head and neck,ophtha.

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1. IABP and LIDCO Monitor

   icuinuk posted a topic in Critical

   Hi, i would like to know how accurate LIDCO readings are if the patient is on IABP. Other articles say LIDCO Monitior is contraindicated on patients on IABP. What do you do in your unit to monitor CO/CI/SVRI if on IABP. Many thanks for your answers...

2. Plastic disposable aprons - may increase risk of patients contracting an infection

   icuinuk posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I am trying to update our Infection Control Policy and i'm trying to find out if it's true that disposable plastic aprons worn by nurses may increase the risk of patients contracting an infection. Any thoughts... Many thanks.

3. joining Newton-wellesly Hosp soon!!!!

   icuinuk replied to icuinuk's topic in Massachusetts

   hi mate, thanks to know there are places less expensive. I bet NWH is a nice institution. Am sure i will like it there too. am actually excited, can't wait any longer.... What types of patients are being looked after in USEN 6, do you know? thanks ...

4. joining Newton-wellesly Hosp soon!!!!

   icuinuk replied to icuinuk's topic in Massachusetts

   hi yah! That's right, NWH is sponsoring me, got offered the position over six months ago. About retrogression, i think year 2005 applicants are the ones being processed at the moment, a bit slow but hopefully everything will change real soon.........

5. joining Newton-wellesly Hosp soon!!!!

   icuinuk replied to icuinuk's topic in Massachusetts

   hi mate, thank you ever so much for this info. I've got Newton and Brookline in mind, they are at present my top priority. might consider looking into them once we are there. Am married and have a 7 year old son, places like this with good schools...

6. joining Newton-wellesly Hosp soon!!!!

   icuinuk replied to icuinuk's topic in Massachusetts

   hi yah, thanks..glad to know..it is similar to here, easy access to train or tube station. have a nice day. am very pleased for this info

7. joining Newton-wellesly Hosp soon!!!!

   icuinuk replied to icuinuk's topic in Massachusetts

   hi, thanks for the info. i've been reading loads about NWH and i'm lovin it. Yah, everything i've read about Newton says very expensive..i think i'll be ok, it's just like living in London again but obviously Newton has more to offer i reckon. The o...

8. joining Newton-wellesly Hosp soon!!!!

   icuinuk posted a topic in Massachusetts

   hi all, am currently working here in england,uk. i'll be joining Newton-Wellesley Hospital(Massachusetts) as an RN soon, once am issued a visa. can u tell me more about the hospital esp USEN 6 ward, i know it's a friendly environment. Where is it bes...