diabo RN

diabo has 21 years experience as a RN and specializes in hemo and peritoneal dialysis.

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1. Tablo

   diabo replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   Thank you

2. Are dialysis RNs responsible to PCTs actions? Can RNs be penalized for PCT negligence?

   diabo replied to keftirific's topic in Urology

   Haha. Yes I "backed out the door" quickly, which means I gave a three week notice until they found a replacement. This was in the early 90's. I was in training to be a nurse manager. It was a small privately owned unit and the owner (in his 70's...

3. Are dialysis RNs responsible to PCTs actions? Can RNs be penalized for PCT negligence?

   diabo replied to keftirific's topic in Urology

   In the case of a lawsuit your license would be on the line. Be thankful for your training and experience, but don't hold out for changes. Been there. I started at one private unit, and the first day the PCT drew up the iron (Infed in those days) a...

4. Wanting to explore dialysis nursing

   diabo replied to Kadeeja Darden's topic in Urology

   Well said.

5. Bleed Time

   diabo replied to integrativenurse's topic in Urology

   Great care is needed when removing the needles. Since the bevel is razor sharp, even slight side movements can cut the access and therefore greatly increase the bleeding time.

6. Tablo

   diabo replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   Thank you. Great education

7. Tablo

   diabo replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   I just looked on their web page. QB-400. QD 300 circuit volume 140 ml. I have no personal experience with the system, but it seems to be gaining in popularity.

8. Tablo

   diabo replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   They are used in their large acute/inpatient unit. This is Alaska Regional Hospital, part of HCA, one of the nations largest healthcare providers. I don't know what their other hospitals in HCA are using, but I think it's a good trend.

9. Tablo

   diabo posted a topic in Urology

   Is anyone familiar with the Tablo dialysis systems? My son is head of ER in a large hospital in Anchorage. He said the hospital uses this.

10. Help - “New” grad working in dialysis with crazy hours

    diabo replied to CN101's topic in Urology

    One week I worked 72 hours in inpatient dialysis. Tough, but I got paid well. We must never forget that “Do no harm” also covers psychological harm. The patients should be made to feel that they are special and not just a routine number. Given thei...

11. Starting new job this week - nervous!

    diabo replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Urology

    I must disagree that OR nurses are not empathetic or caring. There are nurses with that description in all fields. Sounds like dialysis will be a good fit for you. There is plenty of room for caring and empathy. Caring for this population can be ...

12. BP on dialysis vascular access arm? What happens?

    diabo replied to Trubie's topic in Urology

    Obviously an upper arm fistula or graft is out of the question, especially because of the location of the anastomosis. The blood flow should never be cut off for any reason. This includes holding pressure to stop the stop the bleeding, or improper ...

13. Too gutsy??

    diabo replied to Sheika34's topic in Urology

    I applaud you. It takes a special person to work with the little ones. Keep’em smiling?

14. Too gutsy??

    diabo replied to Sheika34's topic in Urology

    How young can these patients be?

15. TIPS ON CANNULATING FISTULAS AND GRAFTS.

    diabo replied to aarnigo's topic in Urology

    Practice practice. Your smile and confidence will assure your patient. Removal technique is most important and is not always emphasized enough in my opinion. It needs to be taken out as straight as possible with no pressure until it is out, or the ...