SoccerMomNC

SoccerMomNC

oncology, peds, OB, NICU

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SoccerMomNC has 15 years experience and specializes in oncology, peds, OB, NICU.


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  1. Fill In The Blank...

    As I'm accessing the portacath, I notice a rash and see a bug crawling on the patient. "Oh that? I don't know what the rash is from. "( As I realize it's bed bugs)
  2. We are having an issue with this at my hospital. I access the Power Port to use for Ct scans. Sometimes I do not get a blood return, I always ask the pt if this is normal for them. I KNOW I have accessed it correctly, am in the center of the port, et...
  3. We have been using the Power Loc needles for the Power Ports for about 10 months. We still have high pressure readings during the injection for CT. Anyone else have problems with this?? Yes, it flushes easily with saline and has good blood return.
  4. Contrast infiltrate

    Thanks for you replies. Our protocol (only for the heart CT) is an 18 g in the right AC if possible. If not the left is the next best choice. This does seem to be a problem, especially when your asking the pt to keep their arms above their head for t...
  5. Contrast infiltrate

    :uhoh21: I had my first infiltrate today. We were doing a cardiac CT, #18 g inserted in the right AC. Everything's going OK, gave 2 doses of Lopressor, denied pain at IV site. Then injected and his arm blew up like a balloon!! I thought I was going t...
  6. New to Rad. nursing

    Sorry to hear that you have a prob with the tech's and nurses. How has the seasoned nurse dealt with this? Was this a prob. before she started? I greatly appreciate the tech's at my hospital..most are willing to help me and answer my questions. they ...
  7. New to Rad. nursing

    Thanks for your quick reply! Post procedure, how long do you monitor pt? Do they have a driver or drive themselves home? I worry about the BP making them unsteady. Do you have a post procedure info sheet for them? We are still working out all the kni...
  8. New to Rad. nursing

    Thanks so much for all the info!!I am LOVING my job! It is so different from anything i have ever done. We are currently having test subjects for cardiac CT. Our biggest problem is getting the HR to 50-65 bpm. We are giving 100 mg Lopressor 2 hours ...
  9. Questions about cardiac CT's

    WOW:uhoh3: That's alot of Lopressor at once! What are your standards re: BP too low to give? How long do you monitor these pt's post procedure? Thanks for your prompt reply!
  10. Questions about cardiac CT's

    Our hospital has recently started doing heart scans. Since I am new to radiology, I would like to hear from nurses with experience in this test. We currently give 100mg Lopressor po 2 hours prior to scan to lower HR. If this does not lower HR to less...
  11. New to Rad. nursing

    Hi! I am starting a new job as the ONLY nurse in the Rad. dept.:uhoh21: I would like to hear from some "seasoned" Rad. nurses on what to expect. I will only have 3-4 days with the nurse who is currently in the position to learn what to do. This dept...