VAJenny

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1. Don't check residuals?

   VAJenny replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU

   i would love to see some EBP on this

2. Mobitz type 1, Non-Weinkebach?

   VAJenny replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Critical

   I am with you and the other nurses.. i dont think I have heard of anything different like that what is her rationale as to type 1 vs wenkeback

3. treating hyperkalemia

   VAJenny replied to VAJenny's topic in CCU

   does it matter if the insulin or d50 is given first?... this pt was getting albuterol nebs too.. but i read somewhere that this can be given IV.. (crazy!..never heard of that).....

4. Junctional Rhythms

   VAJenny replied to VAJenny's topic in CCU

   thanks for all the info... i aways doubt myself and need to hear what others think! thanks!!

5. treating hyperkalemia

   VAJenny posted a topic in CCU

   please give me some insight on this.. when a patient has a high K, and the doc orders 10 units of insulin and 1 amp of d50.... i understand that the insulin pushes the K into the cells..but are we just giving the d50 to prevent hypoglycemia?.. also.....

6. Junctional Rhythms

   VAJenny replied to VAJenny's topic in CCU

   so if the p wave is inverted are you saying possibly that the av node conducts then tries to reach the sa node.. is that why it would be inverted?

7. Junctional Rhythms

   VAJenny replied to VAJenny's topic in CCU

   I hope when I have 18 yrs expercience that I will be as smart as you I can only hope!

8. Junctional Rhythms

   VAJenny posted a topic in CCU

   I am looking for more information and understanding on junctional rhythms. Is the p wave inverted because the source comes from the av node? the p wave preceding the qrs is understandable of course. but if the p wave is hidden in the qrs does this me...

9. IV tubing changes

   VAJenny posted a topic in Infusion

   Does anyone know how I can get information from the infusion nurses standards journal?..the latest one??..don't they publish new mags ever year? I need to know what is the current standard on changing secondary tubing sets.. my facility has started ...

10. Wide QRS Tachycardia vs. VTach

    VAJenny replied to VAJenny's topic in MICU

    thank you athena. I am talking about when "it appears" that someone had "say" a run of VT or is in actual stable VT. Some nurses are refering to it as "wide qrs tachycardia rather than just saying VT.. so my question is what is really the difference ...

11. telemetry questions

    VAJenny posted a topic in General Nursing

    what really is the difference between "wide qrs tachycardia" and "Vtach"....? maybe the hr?

12. Wide QRS Tachycardia vs. VTach

    VAJenny posted a topic in MICU

    So really...is there a difference between wide qrs tachycardia and VT?...if so can someone explain.. Thanks

13. Evidence Based Practice

    VAJenny posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for evidence based practice website to search?..does anyone know of any sites?...where the info is free and you dont have to pay to look at it

14. stroke patients and IV's

    VAJenny posted a topic in Infusion

    HI! I need help finding some credible websites/books...or any info pertaining to intravenous therapy in stroke patients. I need to educated nurses that you can put the iv in the affected arm of a stroke patient they seem to think that there is a dec...

15. IV's in Stroke patients

    VAJenny replied to VAJenny's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies--this really helps!