brypoli

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1. What do ICU nurses do with ventilators in USA?

   brypoli replied to StevenSwife's topic in MICU

   Here in north africa we nurses usually change the vent settings depending on the pts need and after that you will inform the intensivists

2. Is the ICU for me?

   brypoli replied to LillyBud's topic in MICU

   I felt the same way as you do... I was transferred from med surg unit to icu almost a yr ago. I also felt dumb at that time and also it was too overwhelming to see lots of machines and understanding different vent settings. But i told to myself I CAN...

3. Puzzled... Pulseless VTac to v-fib but no shock?

   brypoli replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in MICU

   Shock should be given even if the abdomen is open

4. What critical vital signs would institute a rapid response

   brypoli replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Safety

   Assess the patient first before anything else...

5. Foley Catheter Lubrication

   brypoli replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

   I think instilling lubricant directly into the meatus is indicated for BPH pt because of difficult insertion. In addition to that when putting gel into the foley catheter make sure to prevent applying on the holes because the urine will not go throug...