Thank you for the answer. I should have been more specific. My question pertains to the flushing of the lumen with cap on, clamp on but with air in the lumen.
I tried to find some answers for this problem but I am still not clear: what do I do when I find air in the central line (open-ended)? Do I aspirate the air plus blood into the syringe, discard syringe and use another one to flush? Could anyone clari...
I agree with kayty. I assume that there is a confusion between . It happens often, that is why "less than" and "greater than" should be used ( i have a feeling that this is the legal way)
I agree with DeLana. The iv Heparin has a much shorter half life (30-60 min), allowing for a window of decresed risk for bleeding (and increased risk for clotting) when the EGD can be performed safely. Usually the heparin drip is restarted right afte...
I am just going to add: do frequent assessments (BP, resp, level of consciuosness, O2 sat...) and have Oxygen and reversal agents ready (Narcan, Anexate)
I have not heard of this type of protocols either. I tink that it would be difficult to treat electrolyte and mineral imbalances by following protocols keeping in mind that that are so many associated factors that can influence them (for instance, di...
It is still less physically ,mentally and emotionally draining than Med/Surg. I think that the future for Endo looks great with the increase need for screening. I also think that technology is advancing rapidly and pretty soon will see more scopes o...
Thank you for your reply. I work in Vancouver. Our LPN's do not deal with any intravenous treatments either. We have a PCC for the day shift. The charge nurse for the evening and night shift is one of us (usually the most senior) and has a full assig...