SLP12

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1. How long do you apply pressure when d/c a balloon pump

   SLP12 replied to faithmarie's topic in CCU

   MD pulls the balloon and sheath and applies pressure and the nurse takes over and holds in for at least 30 minutes. At our facility we need an MD order to use the femstop or anything aside from manual pressure.

2. IABP removal

   SLP12 posted a topic in CCU

   So I just began working in the CVICU about a month ago. One of the cardiologists newer to the facility came to remove the IABP of one of my pts. Me and my preceptor attempted to stop him d/t the Heparin gtt that was still going. HOWEVER, he went a...

3. Better off trying to get in out of school or get experience on med/surg?

   SLP12 replied to wantccu's topic in CCU

   From my experience, the new grad residencies accept very limited number into the ICUs and yes, most ICUs PREFER 1-2 years ICU experience when looking for new hires. However, it can be hard for units to find nurses applying with critical care experie...