jjjeep4

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1. Overdoses

   jjjeep4 replied to HeatherISU's topic in MICU

   it was correct at the moment.....significant apnea and desat along with decreased loc indicates need for rapid airway protection. But....when an od comes in, if your facility does not have one, make a note of each drug od/time of ingestion/half-life/...

2. infected canula site

   jjjeep4 replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

   Localized treatment includes keeping extremity elevated/moist warm compresses for 20-30 min every couple hours (microwave a wet towel for 30-60 seconds) No witch hazel.

3. What can I do to get into the ICU I feel like I've trapped myself into med-surg

   jjjeep4 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   Be encouraged, it is not hopeless....but it does require an investment in time and effort....Unless you are coming to a level one as an experienced icu nurse, it is highly unlikely that you could go directly into the icu, however many offer critical ...

4. How do you deal with the stress of the job (too busy to take a break, etc.)?

   jjjeep4 replied to HillaryC's topic in MICU

   be encouraged.....20 plus years of active level1 and 2 icu experience here......and I still truly enjoy my job....!!! icu has different stressors....but...here are a few pointers...... -try to keep perspective...and prioritize..... - incorporate ph...

5. Oh. My. God. (lol!!!!)

   jjjeep4 replied to SICU Queen's topic in MICU

   I am picking myself up off of the floor from laughing.......as the mom of 2 boys, is there something that I do not realize that "makes them itch" incessantly????????????????????????????

6. Where is everyone from?

   jjjeep4 replied to versatile_kat's topic in Florida

   Northwest florida/Pensacola.........(by way of LLUMC in calif/upstate NY and Vermont...:)....critical care and transplant ..........over 20 years...and I still truly enjoy it!!!!

7. stupid question about the brain...

   jjjeep4 replied to zacarias's topic in Neuro

   picture the pic as looking down at a pt from the top of their head...and picturing the sliced films stacked together like a stack of plates..with the top "slice" being the top of the head....you are thinking that you are seeing "two" of many things b...

8. Heparinized vs Nonheparinzed saline in arterial lines

   jjjeep4 replied to saranurse's topic in MICU

   normal saline on central/a lines

9. Tips on making that ICU bed look perfect after a bath

   jjjeep4 replied to bluesky's topic in MICU

   wow.....my first post!! I have been in icu about 20 plus years...and have always made it a point to give thorough cares.....(when I am sick, I want a hot shower, clean sheets, teeth brushed,cool and dark room....)soooo.... I integrate a full bath wit...