cloggs

cloggs has 27 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Ventilator competencies

   cloggs replied to cloggs's topic in International

   I think one of the fundamental probelms is that our unit is surgeon led, we don't have intensivists only theatre anaesthetists. The newer ones are concerned at times and glad we are trying to develop the unit. I have recently been appointed to the BA...

2. Ventilator competencies

   cloggs replied to cloggs's topic in International

   I didn't apply for the band 6 post which now has someone appointed, but I have worked in senior posts previously.I have tried very hard with the vent supremo but he does not wish to discuss things with myself if I produce evidence to substantiate my...

3. Ventilator competencies

   cloggs posted a topic in International

   I have recently been appointed as trainer for drager ventilators within my cicu. To my surprise and disbelief my managers have told me in no uncertain terms that it is not in my role to teach staff any more than how to switch the vent on, which tubes...

4. Essay help please

   cloggs replied to gizmousa's topic in International

   Hi. There should be a wealth of info available. You could consider the use of Aricept etc, person centred care (Bradford Uni have alot of info), family support, Admiral nurses, assessment techniques, respite care, day care support, crossroads, lack o...

5. HM Prison Service Nursing

   cloggs replied to PhilGN's topic in International

   Hi. I have only worked a few shifts in private prisons in the UK for an agency. The facilities were excellent and nurses were well supported.There were never any prisoners in the hospital bays - the work involved administering medication, Hep B injec...

6. UK Mental health nurses???

   cloggs replied to moloko362's topic in International

   Hi. I am dualled trained and worked for approx 12 years in mental health before changing direction and returned to adult. I felt passionate about patient care and particularly enjoyed the older client group but was continually dismayed by staff attit...

7. Productive ward releasing time to care

   cloggs replied to Jenze's topic in International

   Hi Jenze,I work on a cardiac intensive care unit and we have been involved with the productive ward for several months. Currently working on handovers I believe. I am not part of the working group but obviously am involved to a degree. Any questions ...

8. Ventilaion post CABG

   cloggs replied to cloggs's topic in CCU

   Thanks for feedback. My concern was the possibility of VILI if tidal volumes are high as current research seems to indicate considerable risk. We are advised to use 6-8mls per kg but often see higher tidal volumes.I acknowledge that most of our patie...

9. Ventilaion post CABG

   cloggs posted a topic in CCU

   Hi Everyone. I am from the U.K. and wondered what ventilation modes are used on patients post CABG in your units. Having previously worked in general ICU where pressure modes dominated I am finding it unusal that most anethetists use volume. Little r...