Skr/101392

Skr/101392 specializes in ICU, PACU, ER, Mental Health.

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1. BIS Monitoring

   Skr/101392 replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in MICU

   I have used the BIS monitor for several years. It has gone in and out of use in the ICU. It is mainly used in the sedated and paralyzed pt's in the ICU. It does give a small picture of EEG tracing, but is only good to show some burst suppression. ...

2. Advancement to NCC

   Skr/101392 replied to CNM2B's topic in Neuro

   It is not uncommon for nurses to go to Neuro ICUs with no experience. I do believe that the experience you are and have experienced on the neuro unit can only benefit you. With all of that stated, I personally believe that one should give a floor 6 m...

3. Monitoring ICP in the OR.

   Skr/101392 posted a topic in Neuro

   I am new to PACU and have been an ICU for 8 years. I recently recieved a patient in the PACU with a ventric that was connected to a pressure bag. I have never experienced it being set up with a pressure bag and have been taught that it was contrain...