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1. temporal Artery Thermometer and Peds in the ED

   sguthland posted a topic in Emergency

   You all: I've been reading some articles and talking to some ped RNs. They plan on starting using Temporal Artery Thermometers instead of Rectal temps. ENA has come out and said the rectal temp is the gold standard for Peds less than 2 years of age...

2. Groin Prep for Cardiac Cath

   sguthland replied to sguthland's topic in Emergency

   Thanks, We are working on our processes to get patients to the lab quicker, this is one of the things the Cath Lab RN suggested. I like both of you are willing, but you know if this is written down in a flow chart, it becomes law. Scott

3. Groin Prep for Cardiac Cath

   sguthland posted a topic in Emergency

   ALL: Docs want us the ED to prep the groin on patients going to Cath Lab for emerging MIs, along with the lopressor, heparin, ntg drip, pcxr, lab and two IVs. Goal is 15 minutes. In addition the Docs think us doing the groin prep will save time too. ...