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1. EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

   alliecatrn10 replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

   Beautifully explained. Thank you!

2. EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

   alliecatrn10 replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

   Ok the answer to this might be obvious and I'm just not thinking it through but what would cause a 2nd degree type 2 block to progress to 3rd degree while they're sitting there in the ED? Don't a good number of people live with a 2nd degree block?

3. EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

   alliecatrn10 replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

   Perfect. These are all incredibly helpful. Thank you!

4. advice for a new RN

   alliecatrn10 replied to nurseerin126's topic in Med-Surg

   Asking questions is huge...typically other nurses will trust you much less if you aren't asking questions. There are many many things you can't possibly know till you start working and other nurses understand that. Most nurses love to help! When I st...

5. going to start in med surg soon

   alliecatrn10 replied to supaflyz's topic in Med-Surg

   Oh and of course holding any sedatives for lethargy (takes a judgement call- you get a feel For what patients can and can't handle) this includes phenergan

6. going to start in med surg soon

   alliecatrn10 replied to supaflyz's topic in Med-Surg

   I always check BP myself before giving BP meds..even if the CNA did it 10min ago. If it's a beta blocker always watch the HR- don't give if hr below 60. If pt is hypotensive, Iv pain meds, po opiates and benzos can drop the BP even more so I'm always...

7. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

   alliecatrn10 replied to northmississippi's topic in Medications

   Dilaudid, oxycodone, valium, decadron, keppra

8. EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

   alliecatrn10 posted a topic in Emergency

   I've worked on a med/tele unit for 2 years and am comfortable with basic EKG rhythms. I'll be moving to the ER (cant wait!) and know I have a ton to learn about them and practical treatments associated with different rhythms. I certainly wouldn't wan...