amynahmed

amynahmed specializes in ICU.

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1. Level 1 Isolation

   amynahmed posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hy Everyone, I was wondering what if your patient is in level 1 Isolation which means (contact only) but for instance at times you have to go in there just to change the IV bags or mute the alarm of the ventilator and not actually have to touch the p...

2. Central Line ocluded or sluggish?

   amynahmed replied to amynahmed's topic in Safety

   Thanks everyone who responded to my concern. Now I am fully aware of central line occlusion. But what do you do when it's sluggish? I am still debatable about sluggish Central lines. Please help me out here. Thanks Amyna Ahmed

3. Central Line ocluded or sluggish?

   amynahmed posted a topic in Safety

   Can you all let me know what you do if a central line is blocked or sluggish. what is the assessment you go though and what interventions would you do prior to calling the Dr.? I am looking to see if we have a common practice for this or does every...

4. Cardiology Conference Topic

   amynahmed posted a topic in CCU

   Hy All, If you all could give me some ideas about presenting an interesting topic in cardiology, would really appreciate. I have to present any interesting topic related to cardiology in a conference which is going to be held in Nov, 2006. Awaiting f...

5. Need Help with Case Study Plz.

   amynahmed replied to amynahmed's topic in Student Assist

   Progressing to gallstones blocking pancreatic duct leading to pancreatitis.Am I on the right track?

6. Need Help with Case Study Plz.

   amynahmed posted a topic in Student Assist

   Patient presents the following symptoms: - pain in the right upper quadrant, epigastric area, and subscapular area. -palpation reveals normal sized, but significant tenderness in right upper quadrant -history of extreme indegestion following ingestio...

7. Anyone working in ICU in UAE

   amynahmed posted a topic in Agency

   Hy Everyone, I am Amyna Ahmed, RN_ICU from Canada. I would like to explore UAE in terms of nursig job opportunities. If anybody working in ICU in any hospital of UAE, please message me either here or private at [email protected] or amynahmed@yahoo....

8. Re: Case Study_Need Help Please

   amynahmed posted a topic in General Nursing

   MR.T enters the ER complaining of substernal chest pain, dull in nature. Immediate EKG shows some wave changes, but not specific for a typical myocardial infraction. patient is admitted into ICU, pending results of cardiac enzyme testing. After one ...

9. Debate Topic for Nursing Skill Mix?????????

   amynahmed posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hy All, I will soon have a debate on "Nursing Skill Mix" and I cannot think of any specific issue for our debate.I would really appreciate if you all could help me choosing one of the topic and give your ideas on your chosen topic. Some that I thoug...

10. Professional Service to the Public

    amynahmed posted a topic in General Nursing

    Give an example of the challenges to developing therapeutic relationships with clients within your workplace/placement setting. Describe some of the systemic changes which have been/ or could be implemented within your organization to promote the nur...

11. Re:Oral Care in Intubated Patients

    amynahmed replied to amynahmed's topic in MICU

    hy, thanks for your prompt reply. hee are some useful sites for vap or oral care in ventilated patients http://rnbob.tripod.com/ventcare.htm http://www.google.ca/search?q=cache:msch0mlzxhej:www.iceinstitute.com/c_prevent_device.html+oral+care+in+vent...

12. Re:Oral Care in Intubated Patients

    amynahmed replied to amynahmed's topic in MICU

    Hy, Thanks for your prompt reply. I was wondering if you could further elaborate on this Lactobacillus study and also which hospital do you work? Do you have any protocol or checklist to follow to give mouth care? If you have any literature or your h...

13. Re:Oral Care in Intubated Patients

    amynahmed replied to amynahmed's topic in MICU

    Hy, Thanks for your prompt reply. I was just wondering which hospital do you work at? Moreover, do you have any further information on oral care in your ICU, like any protocol or checklist to follow (if any). Thanks. Amyna Ahmed

14. Re:Oral Care in Intubated Patients

    amynahmed posted a topic in MICU

    Hy Friends, I would like to have some suggestions on my coming up project in the unit if possible.The project is about Oral Care in ICU Ventilated Patients which would also include Ventilated-Assisted Pneumonia.I would like to know what health practi...

15. Re: Information Privacy of the Patient

    amynahmed replied to amynahmed's topic in General Nursing

    Hy Everyone, I would like to know what do you guys practice in your health care environment when it comes to Information Privacy Issue. I have heard that if a patient does not want his identity to be revealed, the staff can allot a code or a number (...