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  1. triple reflex

    neuro23 replied to goldentxnurse's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Like CCRNJEN stated, the term "triple reflex" is often used in place of terms such as "triple flexion response," and "trigroup contraction" (and isn't related to Cushing's Triad, i.e. (1) bradycardia...

  2. Vap

    neuro23 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Honestly, I'd never thought of that. I don't think most vented patients could be positioned lying at 30 degrees in a CT scanner because the head wouldn't be centred in the gantry. I'm sure a 30...

  3. Vent: I absolutely HATE stupidity! Not ignorance.....STUPIDITY!!

    neuro23 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's an interesting link pertaining to the lack of seatbelts on buses (school buses in particular). http://www.osba.on.ca/releases/pdf/bus.pdf I'm not an expert, but it seems as though there are...

  4. Vap

    neuro23 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Pretty much the same in our Neuro ICU in Edmonton ... HOB @ 30, OG vs NGTs, oral care: cleaning the tongue and teeth (where possible) with a toothbrush + toothpaste Q12h + mouthcare Q2H using...

  5. KVO rate

    neuro23 replied to kathys76's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This link may help ... http://www.jointcommission.org/AccreditationPrograms/AssistedLiving/Standards/FAQs/InformationManagment/Planning/abb_list.htm Also, when I did my hospital orientation, we were...

  6. heplock needle size

    neuro23 replied to greenbean's topic in General Nursing

    For vesicants (e.g. KCL), a smaller ga needle allows greater hemodilution and less vein irritation. If I'm starting an IV on someone with "ropes" for veins, I'll start an 18 because I know there's...

  7. 75 questions cut off

    neuro23 replied to sharoncbrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    She probably has the results already. I got mine the next day (Pearsonvue, in Vancouver). Anyway, I have almost 2 years of critical care experience (and 2 other science degrees other than my BScN)...

  8. Vent: I absolutely HATE stupidity! Not ignorance.....STUPIDITY!!

    neuro23 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    How is that

  9. heplock needle size

    neuro23 replied to greenbean's topic in General Nursing

    What does "INT" stand