maria48

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1. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   maria48 replied to maria48's topic in Student Assist

   @ Gnt Tea...I got it for 0.2 I draw up until 20 units. I agree with you of the risk of error, but I think that they are using this kind of syringe for the comfort of the patient because the needle is so fine.

2. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   maria48 replied to maria48's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks Gnt tea, the problem in the facility is that they're using insulin syringes for heparin so I'm not sure how to measure it. Pls advise on how to measure it.

3. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   maria48 replied to maria48's topic in Student Assist

   Oh one more thing for a heparin dose of 5,000 units/0.2 ml in an ampule do I have to measure if it's 0.2 or do I just give the whole ampule? I know there are different doses per ampule e.g 5,000/1ml, 5,000/2ml, so do I have to measure those mls? Caus...

4. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   maria48 replied to maria48's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks for all the clarifications. I am researching all common calculation that they do in the ward (Medical Ward setting) like reconstitution, insulin, IV drips, I am still learning but this thread is really helping me transition into the real world...

5. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   maria48 replied to maria48's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you dream'n. Yeah, guess that was for different dosing syringes. And as for heparin, thanks for clarifying now I'm getting it. I think I just have to be observant in the ward on how they give medications. Big thanks from me..

6. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   maria48 replied to maria48's topic in Student Assist

   If the doctor orders 20 units of insulin, do I just draw 20 units of the insulin in the vial and give it to the patient? or will there be a situation where I have to use a formula desired dose over available dosage for example, ordered dose: 20 units...

7. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   maria48 replied to maria48's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you for the quick reply Joy. I've just encountered this that they had to use a formula, it's desired amount over available dosage as seen here. Essential Mathematics for Nursing

8. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   maria48 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Calling all nurses.. I'm new to nursing and I know this may seem a stupid question but I just wanted to know.. I will be starting my clinicals soon so.... What I understand about Insulin is they are ordered by units. For pens, easy just dial to the d...

9. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   maria48 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Hi nurseonduty17 can you send me a sample CV in APHRA format? I'm not sure if I'm doing the right thing. I hope you can help me thanks.