nellymac

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1. Mobile/Cell Phones at the bedside??

   nellymac posted a topic in Critical

   Do you think it's OK for staff to have personal mobile/cell phones with them at the bedside during their shift? Does your unit have a policy regarding this?

2. What procedure do you use to deflate a Pulmonary Artery Catheter balloon?

   nellymac posted a topic in CCU

   We have a debate going on in our unit relating to the correct deflation/locking procedure for Pulmonary Artery Catheter balloons. Historically we have always allowed the balloon to passively deflate after obtaining a wegde pressure. Once the pulmonar...