Have had patients so scared of needles that they would vagal and pass out every time. Actually documented on telemetry. In at least one case the patient required an rn at bedside with atropine for a...
Rn bsn msn replied to MaryMitchellStewart's topic in Cardiac
Rhythm and ACLS is good. I would also start brushing up on cardiac meds. Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics. Indications, monitoring, and side effects. Haven't used a brain sheet in...
Rn bsn msn replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing
Pressure dressing? Sand bag? When/where did you last care for cath patients? Sand bags have not been beat practice for well over a decade. As this patient went straight to ICU, they likely still...