Hopecascade

Hopecascade

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  1. Mandatory TNCC or ATLS for PACU nurses

    Hopecascade posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi Do any other hospitals that are Level One Trauma Centers require TNCC or ATLS certifications for PACU nurses? We handle overflow Trauma Intensive Care Patients more and more frequently in our...

  2. Change in IV Phenergan Policy

    Hopecascade replied to RNKPCE's topic in Patient Medications

    Phenergan can only be given through a central venous line and diluted at my facility. It was taken off of our Post anethesia drug order sets. I have seen one episode of severe pain and eventual...

  3. dosage for pediatrics? help!

    Hopecascade replied to JOJI's topic in Pediatric

    We use the .05mg X wt. in kg= correct dosage of morphine for

  4. Applying DVT prophylaxis in PACU

    Hopecascade replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in PACU

    Patients are started on SCS intra-op and given lovenox or SubQ heparin pre-op if not contraindicated. We continue the SCS (sequential compression stockings) in the PACU. Some ortho surgeons do not...

  5. Brand New and in the PACU!

    Hopecascade replied to NewArmyRN's topic in PACU

    I would recommend a seminar in managing emergencies in the PACU for a bit of background. Always remember your ABC's airway breathing circulation hook up that pulse ox first thing, assess and...

  6. Which way do I go PACU or MED/SURG?

    Hopecascade replied to rn2bn07's topic in PACU

    Most PACU's want you to have an ICU background or ED background. If the orientation is sufficient go with the PACU if that is what you love. Good

  7. Anyone using Vistaril?

    Hopecascade replied to maggie77's topic in PACU

    We use Kytril but are switching to Zofran soon. They use Decadron and Reglan too. Anzemet for pediatrics. Phenergan is non formulary now and was only to be given diluted through a central

  8. PACU RN's- what is your visitor policy?

    Hopecascade replied to RN34TX's topic in PACU

    We just had our policy changed. Thank goodness we will all know the guidelines. I came from a PACU with strict guidelines. Only 1 parent with a child or special needs no exceptions. Here families(...

  9. Transport to PACU

    Hopecascade replied to elcue's topic in PACU

    Our patients are transported into the PACU with the CRNA or "Ologist" with a surgical tech. Usually the surgical resident comes into the PACU with the patient too. The RN's do a computer generated...