RNScott

Critical Care

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RNScott specializes in Critical Care.

Low Platelet Count

RNScott replied to RNScott's topic in MICU

He was getting random donor platelets.
Low Platelet Count

RNScott replied to RNScott's topic in MICU

No. He never received Heparin. Thanks for all the replies.
Low Platelet Count

RNScott replied to RNScott's topic in MICU

That was discussed in the beginning because his coags were off but they had normalized and this was still happening with his platelets.
Low Platelet Count

RNScott posted a topic in MICU

I had a 16 year old patient recently who was the victim of a GSW to the L groin. It lacerated his L femoral artery. The artery was repaired with a graft. I received him in the ICU and he developed compartment syndrome in his abdomen and L thigh. ...
EKG training and ACLS

RNScott replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in MICU

I guess I am fortunate because I am a new grad working in the SICU. I will be out of orientation on April 4th. I have already had the EKG class and become ACLS certified. Both classes really helped my understanding of what to do in certain situat...