North2000

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vagal response in cardiac sheath pulls and use of trendelenburg position

North2000 replied to North2000's topic in CCU

Most people come back around on their own or with the easing of manual pressure, We're ACLS cert also. I don't like giving drugs on a whim and the rag is just for pt comfort. Just wondered if anyone knew of actual studies on the procedure. Thanks any...
vagal response in cardiac sheath pulls and use of trendelenburg position

North2000 replied to North2000's topic in CCU

I should have elaborated on our process, if a pt vagals during a sheath pull, we put them in trendelenburg and call in extra help to increase fluids, apply cold rag, treat nausea and if pt doesn't show improvement in HR/BP, atropine is then administe...
vagal response in cardiac sheath pulls and use of trendelenburg position

North2000 posted a topic in CCU

I am getting started on an Evidence-Based Practice Research Project at work and need help finding information regarding use of trendelenburg position for vagal response during a sheath pull. I have found some scattered journals and info on use of tre...