tracylen

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1. Training

   tracylen posted a topic in CCU

   I have been working in A SICU for the last 6 months. I was prior to this job a cardiac step down RN for the last 12 years and had worked about a year in ICU settings. I have had on the job training for post open hearts I was able to recover 10 open h...

2. K+/Mag replacement protocol

   tracylen replied to Sugarcoma's topic in CCU

   Our K protocol is adjusted in the orders based on creatinine levels. I think you need to take in account all facts per individual patients before given electrolyte replacement. Magnesium does not have a protocol on our unit for our s/p CABG. The ...

3. Pain management post open heart surgery?

   tracylen replied to twinkletoes53's topic in CCU

   With the elderly it is about encouraging them to take medicine to promote pulmonary toilet. We must alleviate fears of dependence and addiction. I tell my patients if you cannot use your incentive spirometer than that is too much pain. We use Tor...