joybelle

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1. IABP Removal

   joybelle replied to BJRN76's topic in CCU

   We routinely remove IABP's in our unit . We first discontinue any heparine the pt might be on , we then do a activated clotting time & if this is less than 180sec the IABP is removed . Two people must be present & pressure is applied manually...

2. RNs Intubating???

   joybelle replied to nurseyperson's topic in CCU

   I work in a private hospital in South Africa . At night time we hardly ever have a dr. on call . If anything happens to pt. we have to phone the dr. in charge , who often lives up to 15min drive away from the hospital . If a pt. starts dev. resp prob...

3. How would you cope with a fire bomb threat in your ICU ?

   joybelle posted a topic in Safety

   I live & work in South Africa , & am currently looking for ideas to do a masters thesis on . I had thought on doing it on "The safety of patients whilst evacuating an ICU during an emergency situation." What evacuation plans are set in your...