RNx2

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1. CVP through PowerPort?

   RNx2 posted a topic in MICU

   Can a PowerPort (or any other implanted port) be used to obtain accurate central venous pressure (CVP) readings? Does anyone have experience with this?

2. Ethanol 70% Sterile

   RNx2 replied to bobnurse's topic in Infusion

   i would be leary of using ethanol in vascular access devices nowadays as some are made from polyurethane and ethanol degrades polyurethane. below is a link to a commonly used port from bard that discusses this issue. powerpiccs are also made from p...

3. PICC Line

   RNx2 replied to VAJenny's topic in Infusion

   Well stated! Since this is the purpose of all central venous catheters (and a PICC is considered a CVC) nothing else needs to be said. Solutions that are not y-site compatible, are not a problem when infused through any type of CVC.

4. PICC Line

   RNx2 replied to VAJenny's topic in Infusion

   Home Healthcare Nursing had an article in the Sept 07 issue that may help your friends understand about peripheral IVs and central lines, like PICCs. Here is a link to the article at Nursing Center. http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp...

5. Sierra Vista area

   RNx2 replied to RNx2's topic in Arizona

   Bad parts? Ugh. There are no bad parts where we live currently. What areas should we avoid? We have looked at an area called Hereford. Is that ok? I don't see how we can make a good decision about this unless we try to get a travel assignment t...

6. Sierra Vista area

   RNx2 replied to RNx2's topic in Arizona

   We are in the Spokane,WA area. Prices for homes have really escalated in the past 5-6 years. Fortunately we bought before that so our home is worth more. However, we really want land and warmer weather. We can afford the land here, we just dont W...

7. Anyone in North Idaho?

   RNx2 replied to NYNurseRN's topic in Idaho

   You will find many more job opportunities in the CDA and Spokane area than Moscow. Spokane has Deaconess Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, Sacred Heart Medical Center, and Holy Family Medical Center. Coeur d Alene has Kootenai Medical Center. ...

8. Sierra Vista area

   RNx2 replied to RNx2's topic in Arizona

   Thank you both. That actually was helpful. I've never lived so close to the border. Is is going to be a safe place to raise kids? I've looked at the crime statistics and the theft is much higher than in our area. We work in a 300 bed hospital an...

9. Sierra Vista area

   RNx2 posted a topic in Arizona

   We are a husband wife RN team (always work at same hopital) looking to relocate to Arizona in the Sierra Vista area. We currently live in the Pacific Northwest and have never lived in AZ. However, we want to move to a warmer area, but not too hot lik...