RedCell

RedCell

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  1. Ephedrine

    Diuretic??????????? That kind of weak dude. Exactly why we should leave this one to the anesthesia
  2. Ephedrine

    I do not think this is a drug that staff nurses should be administering. There are limits to its effectiveness and many situations in which there are superior alternatives. In some cases, it can do...
  3. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Nurses that are miserable in their current job setting have no one to blame but themselves. There are countless job and educational opportunities available to us. If you are unhappy with your work...
  4. Where do i go from here?

    You understand theory?! That is a start man. I never could figure out that stuff. Seriously though, if I were you I would start asking tons of questions to physicians and nurses concerning patients...
  5. Question for Students

    Just in it for the
  6. Difficult situation

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  7. Difficult situation

    I would treat this person just like I would an arrogant physician. If they want to be notified everytime the blower alarms, that is exactly what I would do. Put their pager number in your speed dial...
  8. from ventolin to acid lactate???

    Yeah, the RT was actually right on this one. A couple of studies have been done that show this. Elevated PaCO2 and increased amounts of circulating epi and norepi are thought to be a major contributor...
  9. Recovering open hearts--necessary?

    I agree with CaliRN2006. While most of my experience was in recovering open heart patients, this is certainly not required to get in to CRNA school. Besides, what I thought I knew about hemodynamics...
  10. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Damn, I thought he cared! There are a lot of "cute little nurses" though. I am married to one. Don't worry man, I have connections with people at the Dr. Laura Schlessinger
  11. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Ben123's comment is well stated. I absolutely love what I do and especially love what I am learning in school now. This license gives you a ticket to do anything you want. Employment and continuing...
  12. Young & Ignorant

    I would not worry about it. Leukocytes are still transfused regardless of whether you are using blood tubing or regular tubing. The only way to avoid transfusing leukocytes is to use washed cells and...
  13. Are students in the way?

    Try explaining that to the cream puff trial lawyer when it is your patient who went to meet jesus after being inadvertently infused with intravenous Jevity Pulmocare. It has happened