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1. Starting out in Trauma

   SWAT RN replied to SWAT RN's topic in Critical

   Thank you all for your comments. This is very helpful information. Pretty much reinforced what I kinda already knew which is that I need to start looking for ER jobs, Im sure I will get TNCC if Im in a Level One facility. Been thinking about CEN i...

2. Do RN's insert EJ's at your hospital

   SWAT RN replied to Five&Two Will Do's topic in MICU

   We do it as SWAT in ours.

3. Need help ASAP: question re: Swan

   SWAT RN replied to Silverlight2010's topic in MICU

   Always always ALWAYS keep your balloon syringe empty and the clamp LOCKED. If you accidentally wedged that balloon when you turned your pt and didnt notice you'd have a major sentinal event.

4. Regarding FFP transfusion

   SWAT RN replied to happyhaeju's topic in MICU

   The rate of infusion really just depends on why your giving it. As far as why its ok to run it fast...my guess is that its safe because it does not require type and crossmatch. I always run it wide open off pump unless theres some kind of cardiac h...

5. Starting out in Trauma

   SWAT RN posted a topic in Critical

   Hi Ive been a nurse for 7 years. 6 years in a couple ICUs, most recently 3 years in the MICU at a very large inner city Level One - tons of sepsis, shock, CRRT, Rotoprones, Oscilators... rarely a few GSWs, head traumas, etc. Usually the traumas we t...