jenadox

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1. CCU vs. CVICU

   jenadox replied to NsgTiger's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Hello! CVICU is for post CABG patients. Where I work, they will also take thoracotomies as overflow occasionally. CCU gets all of the acute MIs, flash pulmonary edema, post arrests from the floors,...

2. PAWP readings

   jenadox replied to dewp_63's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Dawn, In the CCU I work in we only do it once a shift(when we do cardiac output) unless: 1. There is an order specifying how often the MD wants it done 2. A change in the patient's condition...

3. IABP Removal

   jenadox replied to BJRN76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   The nurses where I work NEVER d/c IABPs. The reason is reaaly simple...our licenses do not cover it:eek: I think that any nurse who does d/c an IABP, no matter how many years experience she has, is...

4. Difference between 22" and 27" stethoscope: Which is better?

   jenadox replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

   I have tried many scopes, but the absolute best, IMO, is the Littman Master Cardiology. I prefer the shorter tubing because of less noise interference and because it doesn't get in my way when I bend...

5. Critical Care Pocket Guide & Calculator

   jenadox replied to pkr99's topic in Cardiac

   I have the Critical Care Checkmate that JWRN mentioned and have found it to be a must-have in the CCU where I work. I ordered it from the website mentioned at a cost of $38.95 if I remember correctly....

6. INTRA AROTIC BALLOON PUMP RATIO/RN/PT

   jenadox replied to mror44's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   In the hospital where I work, IABPs are always 1:1. Contrary to a previous post, IABPs are NOT just another piece of equipment! A patient who extubates themselves can be bagged until another ETT can...