ChaseZ

ChaseZ

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ChaseZ has 2 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Cardiac.


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  1. Could anyone help me better understand this code ?

    Sounds like this patient went into a Pulseless VT that was below the detection rate of the AICD. Each AICD is programmed for a specific VT/VF "zone" that requires a specific rate and run count to activate the ACIDs set response. The patient can be ru...
  2. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    It is all supply and demand. If they can not staff Med/Surg floors then they are going to offer incentives. When an ICU position opens up and 20 people apply then there have no reason to offer high pay rates. It would be nice to have the job you want...
  3. IV Amiodarone extravasation

    Just be smart about the PIV you are using. Make sure it has a good blood return and will take a hard flush. If not, start a new one. I hate putting IVs in the AC but if the patient is getting Amio, Dobutrex, etc I will throw an 18 or 20 in the AC or ...
  4. when to start compressions?

    You can attempt to cardiovert Torsades de Pointes but it will most likely fail. With a synchronized cardioversion the device tracks the R wave of the QRS complex in an attempt to precisely deliver the shock during depolarization and avoiding the refr...
  5. Certification Verification Search Personally, the first name on my badge is not the same as my license. You would not find me if you searched using only that.
  6. PCCN?

    I took the exam yesterday and passed with a 90%. The test was very Cardio/Pulm heavy. Like a previous person mentioned I had a couple WPW, A few MI Location/Artery, Long QT, Electrolyte effects on EKG intervals, and anticoagulant questions. The only ...
  7. Normal Heart Sounds w/Pacemaker?

    Pacemakers themselves do not create abnormal heart sounds. What you most likely heard was a valve murmur in a patient who happened to also have a pacemaker. The majority of patients who get pacemakers have significant cardiac disease which causes var...
  8. The growth of male nurses

    So are you implying that females' motivations for entering the profession are intrinsically more altruistic than their male counterparts? Many of my female coworkers would cite the reasons you stated above as their motivation for becoming a nurse. I ...
  9. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    But I like my pedestal....seriously. I do not think ADNs are any less competent than BSNs or vice versa but in today's economy and job market the BSN has a clear advantage (For new grads). My BSN classmates and I all had job offers prior to graduatin...
  10. Littmann black on black vs smoke edition

    The black edition is a very dark black with all the parts looking pretty much the same color. The smoke is a dark grey or gunmetal which is slightly lighter than the black tubing which adds a little contrast.
  11. Quality between Littmann models that big of a difference?

    With any of the cardiology stethoscope I would definitely invest in a Batclip. They are very heavy and get annoying around your neck. Amazon.com: The BATCLIP (BLACK): Health & Personal Care
  12. Graduating soon with an ADN in St Louis MO

    That is what we were all told when applying for jobs but me and many of my classmates have positions and start in January before passing boards. As far as the job market goes I was told by HR that they received way more applications than available jo...
  13. Graduating soon with an ADN in St Louis MO

    Congrats and good luck. I just graduated with my BSN and went through the new graduate application process. It can get complicated and stressful. Your best bet is to find personal contacts (floor managers) who will request your application from HR. I...
  14. First time doing CPR

    It is normal for a person to freeze or feel overwhelmed the first time they do CPR outside of the hospital. If someone collapses in front of you then check a pulse, tell someone to call 911, tell someone else to look around for an AED, and then begin...
  15. Quality between Littmann models that big of a difference?

    I have owned both the Master Cardiology and the Cardiology III. As far as sound quality goes I think they were pretty much even, both are fantastic. My problem with the Cardio III was the size/height of the dual head, it was cumbersome and awkward to...