AmyCardsNP

AmyCardsNP RN, NP

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  1. SLED (Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis)

    AmyCardsNP replied to AmyCardsNP's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CVVHD is ultrafiltration, which is not the same as hemodialysis. Ultrafiltration is the part of the hemodialysis process where fluid is removed from the bloodstream and is often done with the sole...

  2. Need some advice...

    AmyCardsNP replied to IMA's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think the last 2 posts were great advice... stand up for yourself and don't let someone determine what you do with your career. But, everyone has a different personality and if you're not the type...

  3. Early Mobilization after Open Heart (what does this mean to you?)

    AmyCardsNP replied to rickard's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our open hearts are OOB within 2 hours of extubation with very little exception, whether the swan is out or not, and they generally ambulate three times on POD #1 (only twice if the swan doesnt come...

  4. Tampanode Precautions after pulling epicardial pacer wires

    AmyCardsNP replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Can you tell me what "tamponade precautions" is, exactly? Not sure what you would do? Take BPs more often? Check on the patient Q15min to assess heart

  5. Chest tubes/Open Heart Surgery

    AmyCardsNP posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I had a patient ask me this question the other day, and I dont think the answer I gave was very complete (read: technical) so I was hoping someone could fill in the gaps for me: After open heart...

  6. Lasix gtts

    AmyCardsNP replied to caringchic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sounds dangerous to be giving potassium supplements Q4 or Q6 hours.... unless you're checking potassium levels prior to each supplement dose. Sure, the lasix drip (assuming it is increasing urine...

  7. Any good review test for csc?

    AmyCardsNP replied to kmihaek's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Oooooh.... I'd love this information as well! Any good tips about the CSC?? and kmihaek- Congrats on your CCRN; doesn't it feel great?

  8. Soo has any one heard of StO2??

    AmyCardsNP replied to frustratedXRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I haven't seen StO2 used at bedside, but I have read about it. Are you using it at your facility? I'm very interested to hear how it works as the articles I've read didn't explain the actual set-up on...

  9. secureing orogastric tube w/intubated pt

    AmyCardsNP replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've asked the docs who complain about the OG being taped to the ETT what their rationale is for not wanting it taped there and the only answer I've gotten is that they worry that the OG will be...

  10. Direct Discharges from ICU/CCU

    AmyCardsNP replied to BELCJ's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In my ICU, we routinely discharge our CEAs (carotids) home from ICU. By evening the day of surgery, or the next morning, the patient is ambulating, eating, and his/her pain is controlled by oral meds....

  11. Iabp...

    AmyCardsNP replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The patient with a balloon pump comes from the cath lab, which is not a common place for central lines to be placed (in our facility anyways). And, as far as an A-line goes, we shy away from placing...

  12. Iabp...

    AmyCardsNP replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I recently took a balloon pump refresher course that was instructed by a Datascope rep and they recommend that you do NOT draw blood from the pump. But, on the other hand, on my unit (where we get a...

  13. DNRCC in the CCU

    AmyCardsNP replied to msn2008's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would love to know what the CC means as

  14. 8wk orientation? Hope I'll be OK

    AmyCardsNP replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In regards to your question about taking on a full load (2 patients) at this point in your orientation, my advice would be to make sure you feel completely comfortable with all aspects of single...

  15. re:Critical Care Course in UK

    AmyCardsNP replied to k-an24's topic in International Nursing

    I think it would depend on the program you are taking there in the UK- I'm sure the school would be able to tell you if the course was accredited in the US. Our schools are the things that are...

  16. Visiting Hours

    AmyCardsNP replied to NURSJADED's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree with Ruby Vee's point of view on visiting hours... it's much easier to make exceptions in special circumstances when the family will be of benefit to the patient's recovery (or the patient is...

  17. CCRN Exam

    AmyCardsNP posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi Everyone... I am preparing to take the CCRN exam next year. I was wondering if anyone had any good study guides they've used or heard about. Most of the text that I'm finding online is 7-10 years...

  18. tech help in the unit

    AmyCardsNP replied to cardsRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That sounds like a tough situation. We have just one tech for our 26 bed CVICU and he helps with most bed baths and with getting patients up to chairs (plus doing supply and organizing equiptment...

  19. CCRN Exam

    AmyCardsNP replied to AmyCardsNP's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the help! And good luck to Robred and congrats to tammyg652!

  20. Changing BSA daily?? I don't think so...

    AmyCardsNP replied to jbp0529's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

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  21. eating our young?

    AmyCardsNP replied to happytobehere's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I, like many other people, are angered by reading many of these posts. I am a new grad in a CVICU (just 4 months in.. after a 3 month orientation period). I started on the unit at the same time as...