Don't trust your employer. If they offer a plan, don't be surprised if they suddenly don't contribute to it anymore, or even stop offering completely. Get a good financial advisor and build up your own account. I am facing retirement in a few years a...
It shouldn't be used at all. It inhibits platelet aggregation and thromboplastin formation. "Wound infection requires surgical debridement and appropriate systemic antibiotic therapy. Topical antiseptics are usually avoided because they interfere w...
IPhone, iPad, iPod touch have numerous apps that I use, epocrates, IV meds, Sedation, Cardio Pharm, ABX Guide, Harriet Lane, Harrisons, Washington Manual, and more.
I've got an iPod touch and an iPad-There are some apps that will not only translate what you want to say, but actually say the phrase on the device. This doesn't help you understand what they are saying to you easily, but you can tell them to speak s...
manncer replied to tigerlily345's topic in Student Assist
98 lbs =45kg (rounded) weight in Kg X (mcg/Kg/min) X 60 min = 45 X 6 X 60 = 20.25(or 20ml/hr) conc of IV in mcg 800mcg/ml If you work in most facilities you should know this. To double check yourself call your...
If there was a Pharmacy involved the Pharmacist would carry blame from not knowing the interaction. There is no excuse for RX not catching this. All three are at fault.
manncer replied to iluvnoodles's topic in Medications
Loop diuretics are given to decrease fluid overload with malfunctioning kidneys and to prevent hyperkalemia. Eventually loops become less and less effective and doses of lasix can be 600mg/day or higher.