nursewratchet

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1. 2:1 (2 nurses to 1 patient) criteria

   nursewratchet posted a topic in MICU

   Does anyone have a written guideline for 2:1 (2 nurses to 1 patient) critieria? We occasionally have to go 2:1, but there's nothing in writing when a patient becomes 2:1, so constant battle between some supervisors and staff. If you have anything, wo...

2. Vasopressin for Septic Shock

   nursewratchet replied to pinkfloydfreak's topic in CCU

   For those of you using vasopressin for septic shock, how fast are you tapering off? I know depends on BP, but if they are tolerating, how quickly have you gone? From what I've read, I understand it has a fairly short half life so to me seems you can ...

3. ? about narcotic admin

   nursewratchet posted a topic in MICU

   Back in the day, it was very common just to keep the same syringe around for a patient getting repeated doses of narcotics or benzos over a given length of time. Now with stricter guidelines, we are not able to just have syringes filled with controll...