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1. respirator mask for copd patients

   rt2crna replied to nu2this's topic in Pulmonary

   Try to keep a COPDer's SaO2 88%-92% (which is a PaO2 of about 60 mmHg, the shoulder of the oxyhemoglobin curve). A baseline ABG might be nice, too. BTW- remember this tidbit "40 50 60, 70 80 90" which means a PaO2 of 40 mmHg roughly corresponds to a...

2. Racemic Epi vs Albuterol, Which is better?`

   rt2crna replied to TexasCCRN's topic in CRNA

   Right. RE has to be kept cold, but at our institution the anesthetist workroom is right off the R.R. where all the NMBs, etc. are stored in the fridge along with the racemic epi. Quite convenient.

3. Cutting Balloon cuffs

   rt2crna replied to jewelcutt's topic in CRNA

   Saw the "balloon rip" too many times. Always asked "Why?" Usual answers: just easier, saves time, what's the diff? Only thought provoking answer: semi-inflated cuff pulls secretions out of the trachea. My response: "Yeah, pulls out secretions, not to...

4. Racemic Epi vs Albuterol, Which is better?`

   rt2crna replied to TexasCCRN's topic in CRNA

   Albuterol is one of the safest drugs you will find with as much effectiveness as it has. Also in the top ten of most commonly prescribed. Best choice for bronchospasm. RE is a little riskier and, as previously stated, is best for upper airway patholo...

5. Pediatric Trach Tips

   rt2crna replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

   Fresh trachs can be very scary, but once the stoma has developed (granulated skin) if a trach were to slip all the way out, the stoma won't immediately snap shut, but that situation is still something to avoid, by all means. Have one hand on the trac...

6. Question about RN's removing Chest Tubes...

   rt2crna replied to kurtzmobile's topic in General Nursing

   Reply by Larry77 raises a (maybe silly) question. Can a hospital policy supercede a BON directive? i.e. BON says you can but hospital, or med staff, says you can't or vice versa- hospital says you can, but BON says no. Which would hold up in court? P...

7. From RRT to CRNA

   rt2crna posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm new posting to this site. I'm an RRT with 19 years experience at 4 different hospitals, mostly critical care, PACU and some middle management. I have an AAS degree in respiratory therapy. It's time for a change. I would like to advance my car...