Mrsjonesgilbert

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1. Advice about going into hemodialysis

   Mrsjonesgilbert replied to Mrsjonesgilbert's topic in Urology

   Thank you so much, luv this site

2. Advice about going into hemodialysis

   Mrsjonesgilbert posted a topic in Urology

   I am a fairly new nurse with 3 years experience of cardiac surgery. I have always been interested in hemodialysis and since my floor is becoming extremely heavy and overwhelming I think it's time to move onto something new, plus I'm a mom of two todd...

3. Qtc and amniodarone what does it all mean

   Mrsjonesgilbert replied to Mrsjonesgilbert's topic in Cardiac

   Hi Scott can you reply to my post below I have another question for you. Thanks

4. Qtc and amniodarone what does it all mean

   Mrsjonesgilbert replied to Mrsjonesgilbert's topic in Cardiac

   Wait a minute, Scott you said sotolol can also affect the Qtc. But sotolol is a beta blocker just like metropolol. Can you clarify?

5. Qtc and amniodarone what does it all mean

   Mrsjonesgilbert replied to Mrsjonesgilbert's topic in Cardiac

   Thank you so much

6. Qtc and amniodarone what does it all mean

   Mrsjonesgilbert posted a topic in Cardiac

   On report I was told that the morning dose of Amnio po was held because the qtc was elevated. An EKG was ordered and done. (NSR) I calculated the qtc to be 0.49 The patient was scheduled to have another dose of Amnio at noon. I informed the nurse pr...

7. CABG in am and on Plavix? I don't get it

   Mrsjonesgilbert replied to Mrsjonesgilbert's topic in Cardiac

   Thank you for your responses. I understand it so much clearer now. The last I heard about the patient was that he was in ICU with a balloon pump (IABP) for low cardiac output following the surgery. So I gather that he wasn't doing too good. Well afte...

8. CABG in am and on Plavix? I don't get it

   Mrsjonesgilbert posted a topic in Cardiac

   I am preparing my patient for CABG in AM: EKG done,bloods drawn (CBC, chem7, Coags, & crosshatch for 4units, type and screen) CxR done, 1st shower with antimicrobial soap done, Swabs done( MRSA,VRE,etc), Weigh patient, Set up telemetry, NPO @ Mid...

9. Double J nephrostomy tubes please help

   Mrsjonesgilbert posted a topic in Urology

   Ok I'm a new cardiac nurse, so not familiar with urology procedures at all. My patient came to me with a right double j stent. History of colon ca and ovarion ca. The nurse that gave me the report said that the tumor is probably obstructing the urete...

10. Patients who are allergic to the contrast dye in an angiogram question

    Mrsjonesgilbert posted a topic in Cardiac

    Patient going for an angiogram who is allergic to Iodine on our floor must be given 2 doses of Prednisone before and after the procedure. I looked up prednisone and under the label it says that this drug can be used to treat allergic reactions but I ...