lisa4golf

lisa4golf has 14 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Vital Sign Frequency with Vasoactive Infusions

   lisa4golf replied to lisa4golf's topic in MICU

   Thanks everyone for the help.

2. Vital Sign Frequency with Vasoactive Infusions

   lisa4golf replied to lisa4golf's topic in MICU

   Thanks. We are trying to find some info on stopping the q 5min vitals because according to our current policy we do q 5min until hr or bp is in parameters. With Cardizem drips that might take 2 days!

3. Physically attacked on the job?

   lisa4golf replied to KungFuFtr's topic in General Nursing

   We have had a sudden increase in violent patients in our ICU. Mostly overdose patients and drug addicts. These patients have been alert and oriented, they just didn't get their way and became violent. Hitting, biting and kicking staff. Is there an...

4. Vital Sign Frequency with Vasoactive Infusions

   lisa4golf posted a topic in MICU

   Our unit is looking at revising our policy on how frequently vital signs should be taken when titrating vasoactive meds and once they are stable on the med. I have searched the internet but can't seem to find what I am looking for. If any one knows...