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  1. Anticougulation during dialysis

    ageless replied to lobelin2004's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is defined as the lowest dose that would allow the completion of dialysis in patients with bleeding

  2. Just saying hello!

    ageless replied to WashURenalRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is an intravenous solution containing a liquid multivitamin that colors the fluid a bright

  3. Just saying hello!

    ageless replied to WashURenalRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    :balloons: may i be the first to say "welcome to the board!"

  4. Anticougulation during dialysis

    ageless replied to lobelin2004's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Warfarin, which takes a few days to get to a theraputic dose, affects the PT. Heparin affects the PTT, and the PT but to a much lesser extent. Heparin is not removed by hemodialysis. It is cleared...

  5. job and position

    ageless replied to leslie :-D's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Huh? Earle58, Please explain what you meant when you said you thought that Imperial may be "working for the other side". Who or what is the other

  6. 2008K machine

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Do you know what the patient weighed before treatment? If the patient came in .6 under their dry weight to begin with, then the -0.1 plus the -O.6 would explain the

  7. Dialysis, no laughing matter

    ageless replied to Dormkare1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Unless the surgery was first case that day, there is no way to give you a time of surgery. The rest of the cases for that surgeon are considered "to follow" or "on call". Estimating a time of surgery...

  8. Veiws On Living Wills

    ageless replied to nad's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Living wills alone have no power unless one has a power of attorney over their healthcare to enforce the wishes of the incapacitated. Without this, unfortunately, the deceased patient never sues, but...

  9. dialysate question

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have a suggestion for you, RRN....... I noticed that you are new to this board. There are many posts to read and enjoy. If certain posts or members of this board bother or anger you, perhaps you...

  10. clinical experience for nurses and new ESRD regulations

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is obvious that we disagree on Imperial and his motives. I choose to believe that he/she is trying to improve dialysis outcomes just as we all are. That is a honorable goal for all of us. Open and...

  11. clinical experience for nurses and new ESRD regulations

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is a typical standard throughout the medical profession for specialty and non speciality areas in acute and chronic care. This includes dialysis, ICU, OR, recovery room, chemotherapy, the list...

  12. dialysate question

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    yes, I have read the previous posts and again I do not feel offended or defensive. Imperials questions come from ignorance...ignorance is erased by

  13. dialysate question

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    IMHO I think the questions asked by the original poster are sincere and completely acceptable. If the wish of Imperial is too educate his family and friends then that is a wonderful endeavor. Frankly,...

  14. dialysate question

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ok, now I understand the situation, but it does not require rudeness on OUR part. Imperial..It is impossible for the machine (FMC 2008k) to be in dialysis treatment mode and not have an acid bath. The...

  15. dialysate question

    ageless replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    OK, that response was way harsh! Is there a history here that I do not see? To answer the question of the original post. The machine requires acid and bicard to be in treatment mode. In order to...

  16. Nurses and Blood Draws?

    ageless replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught how to draw blood in nursing school and also the order of lab draws....Hmm, I thought this was standard

  17. Why are doctors so rude?

    ageless replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the answer is simple..because they can

  18. Neglect question?

    ageless replied to druse's topic in General Nursing

    This situation sound like it is just the tip of HIS iceberg... Conflict is always unpleasant and your situation would make anyone feel awful just being part of it. Feel free to share. No one knows you...

  19. Neglect question?

    ageless replied to druse's topic in General Nursing

    legal definition: An assault can be defined as the threat to use unlawful force to inflict bodily injury upon another. The threat, which must be believed to be imminent, must cause reasonable...

  20. Neglect question?

    ageless replied to druse's topic in General Nursing

    Whew! Sounds like a bad situation for all involved.... especially for the patient. This appears to be not a legal issue but a professional conduct question. I think you were aware of a history...

  21. Neglect question?

    ageless replied to druse's topic in General Nursing

    your question is confusing......... Are you asking if you, as an RN, can exit the room leaving the CRNA alone with a combative patient, because during your attempt to help protect the patient from...

  22. EJ venapuncture by an RN

    ageless posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am really interested to know which states allow EJ venipuncture by an RN. anyone have any

  23. Nurses inserting External Jugular peripheral lines

    ageless replied to LRaz's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I asked a similar question last fall...here are my responses..............

  24. hypothetical ? about defib a pregnant patient

    ageless replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Cardiac

    http://rnweb.com/rnweb/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=107349 easily found with

  25. Info/opinion re ECT

    ageless replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Psychiatric

    The procedure has been perfected, but the severe side effect of memory loss has not. Many patients state they lost memory from 6+ months prior to the series of treatments. Best