neuroRNX7

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1. Nimodipine shortage

   neuroRNX7 replied to bellehill's topic in Neuro

   We always used diltiazem tabs instead of nimodipine for treatment of vasospasm. One of our neurosurgeons researched and published an article that showed no significant changes in outcomes when dilt was used vs nimodipine, and the dilt is MUCH cheap...

2. Craniotomys in the PACU

   neuroRNX7 replied to jayep99's topic in PACU

   All around, good advice. From the PACU, our crani's come to our step down unit, unless they have to remain vented or need invasive ICP monitoring. One thing I would love to see thrown out the window is the use of the GCS scoring system for inpatient...

3. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

   neuroRNX7 replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Is it just me or does it seem that there's a direct correlation between a patient/family's socioeconomic status and the perceived degree of entitlement to "services"? I've decided to try to work within the system in regards to visitors by reminding s...