CCURN85

CCURN85 has 5 years experience and specializes in CCU, CT surgery, Case Mgmt.

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1. therapeutic hypothermia

   CCURN85 replied to Phylis's topic in CCU

   We use hypothermia at my facility post arrest and have not experienced any a/e to skin from the cooling system. If the skin pads are applied properly, there should not be an issue. We have utilized the protocol for about 2-3 years now without an a/...

2. IABP and CPR

   CCURN85 replied to Tornadochaser's topic in CCU

   Per the standards at my institution and per Datascope, we place the IABP on pressure for the pump to correlate with the compressions.

3. UVA TCVPO

   CCURN85 replied to gothmog08's topic in CCU

   You will enjoy the TCV-PO, I worked at UVa on the step-down for 9 months. Great people and an amazing case load. If it's Thoracic-Cardiovascular experience you are looking for, UVa is definately the place to see it! Good luck to you!