InmyblooD

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1. how to find csf with head trauma???

   InmyblooD posted a topic in Emergency

   Let's say you have a head trauma pt and there is minor bleeding from the nose and ears. For the sake of this question, you don't have any gauze in the whole dept. to do a halo test. How else can you find out if there is CSF leakage? Would an accuc...

2. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

   InmyblooD replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   I work at a county hospital called Highland. Any rectal exam is getting the "Highland Handshake."

3. Beginning of the shift.............

   InmyblooD posted a topic in Emergency

   So the beginning of the shift starts and you get report on your 4 patients. How indepth do you get when you do your initial assessment? I'm a new grad and my preceptor keeps pushing me to pick up the pace especially when coming on to the shift. Gener...

4. TNCC A-I mnemonic

   InmyblooD posted a topic in Emergency

   What does the A-I stand for in this mnemonic??

5. Does he need to be intubated??

   InmyblooD replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

   If the patient is intubated out in the field with with the c-collar on.......is it basically just jaw thrust and visualization with the laryngoscope? And is visualization any more difficult with the c-collar on?

6. Does he need to be intubated??

   InmyblooD replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

   "Prepare for RSI and have backup options ready" What is RSI??

7. Does he need to be intubated??

   InmyblooD replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

   Pt. with a compromised airway. Suction first with a Yankaur, jaw thrust to maintain airway, then consider advanced airway such as an OPA or NPA to maintain C-spine immobilization. Since he's unresponsive and respirations are shallow and rapid but pr...

8. Does he need to be intubated??

   InmyblooD posted a topic in Emergency

   An 18 year old male is transported to the ED after being involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash. The paramedics report that he is unresponsive, respirations are rapid and shallow, and his skin is cool to touch. The paramedics did not initiate tre...

9. Time management

   InmyblooD replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

   I like this idea too. I've been trying to do this and get report at the bedside and it does give me a chance to ask the patient to let me know if they're having any new chest pain or to let me know if they're feeling anything else new. And at least ...

10. Time management

    InmyblooD replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the great replies. They have really helped me think about how I deal with the patients on my shift. I know that I should be doing more focused assessments, but during the orientation they want us doing complete head to toe exams on al...

11. Time management

    InmyblooD replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Thanks jojotoo, It really helps a lot when I can get feedback like that.

12. What malpractice insurance??

    InmyblooD posted a topic in Emergency

    What type of malpractice insurance are all of you using? I need to make an investment and any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

13. Time management

    InmyblooD posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm a new grad that started out in the ED and we're about 10 weeks into the orientation. I'm finding that my time management sucks. It takes me so long to assess, start a line, labs, and document. I know that in time I'll start picking it up but wh...

14. Common interview questions??

    InmyblooD posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello everyone. I'm graduating next week and already have some interviews lined up but would like to go in prepared. The interview is my weakness and I would like to get better at it. I usually tend to answer too short or answer the wrong thing. I g...

15. What holster do you use??

    InmyblooD posted a topic in Emergency

    Started my preceptorship and am tired of crap all in my pockets. Looking to invest in a holster but want to get something that will last. Not looking for anything too bulky, but want something that I can stash my scissors, hemostat, penlight, and she...