RedCell

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  1. CRNAs and bathroom breaks...

    RedCell replied to feelnopain's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Cases last anywhere from 5 minutes to 12 hours or more. I was trained to view bathroom breaks as sign of weakness. In fact, where I work we use the staff restroom as a torture chamber for SRNAs who...

  2. ECG interpretation

    RedCell replied to perfect80schild's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I were you I would go pick up Dubin's Rapid Interpretation of EKG's. It worked for me when I was in your position. Absolutely the best book regarding basic electrokardiogram interpretation hands...

  3. Paper on current political issue...

    RedCell replied to werlp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    are you seriously having trouble finding a current political issue that impacts nursing and the current healthcare system? dude, turn on the tv and switch over to fox cnn etc....wait 5 minutes and an...

  4. sodium level question????

    RedCell replied to stuart2994's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    depending on treatment and physiology of the patient, it could be either. typically people with chronic renal failure encounter hypervolemic hyponatremia due to their decreased glomerular filtration...

  5. Old IV tubing from HIV patient hooked up to a new patient!

    RedCell replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    vanlo001 is right in stating that what you describe is a mistake involving more than just one nurse. as the previous poster mentioned, an incident report should be completed and appropriate measures...

  6. Are swans going "out of style?"

    RedCell replied to TemperStripe's topic in MICU, SICU

    hey man, you cannot find a fever if you do not take a temperature! it worked for the fatman at least. maybe your physician is on to something. one of the old school ct surgeons i work with always...

  7. Blood glucose levels in Diabetic Patients

    RedCell replied to wenmona16's topic in General Nursing

    Out of pure curiosity, what was your capillary glucose and/or CBGM reading at the time you composed this

  8. thug got shot and crying

    RedCell replied to C-DIFF PHIL RN's topic in Emergency

    Hate is a pretty strong choice of words dude. That is more appalling to me than anything Phil mentioned. Besides, there is nothing in his post that suggests his personal perceptions played any part...

  9. Experience of ultiva (remifentanil).

    RedCell replied to Comaglove's topic in MICU, SICU

    i really don't know the answer to that. i do know that our pharmacists always give us the evil eye when we check out a few amps in addition to our morning narcotic packs. here is a study you might be...

  10. Experience of ultiva (remifentanil).

    RedCell replied to Comaglove's topic in MICU, SICU

    i think you mean that they will wake up faster after the infusion is turned off. remifentanil is a badass drug with a similar potency to fentanyl. however, unlike other opioids, remi is hydrolyzed by...

  11. thug got shot and crying

    RedCell replied to C-DIFF PHIL RN's topic in Emergency

    I don't think you are jaded dude and I wouldn't be concerned about posting your story either. What you described is a scenario that plays out in hospitals throughout the United States on a daily...

  12. It Frustrates Me

    RedCell replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well said caroladybelle. Perhaps the OP should heed this advice before becoming frustrated with his "genetic

  13. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    RedCell replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    does allnurses.com make me a wise, more informed, better educated nurse....of course not. you guys censor and moderate the anesthesia forum so bad i feel like i am living in china or some other...

  14. What are the pros and cons of being all male nurse

    RedCell replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    Outlaw, when I am challenged by my female colleagues regarding my voiding tendancies the usual retort is, "at least I didn't pee all over the seat". That will often put an end to the argument. If...

  15. What are the pros and cons of being all male nurse

    RedCell replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    You can pee standing up, and PMS is never an

  16. Prep for ACLS certification

    RedCell replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    i would not spend any money preparing for acls. show up, take the group test, get the card, go home. there is nothing to it. now a days you can even use references for the "mega code". the written...

  17. physical attributes

    RedCell replied to LetsChill's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The only thing you will get by posting this kind of question are individual opinions from posters who have never met you. You are the only one qualified to set your own limitiations. The best advice...

  18. Question about IV push meds

    RedCell replied to sn0594's topic in General Nursing

    That is just embarrassing, not to mention that it is a tremendous waste of resources. I could not imagine being dependent on a colleague to obtain venous access for my own patient. You did answer your...

  19. Question about DKA

    RedCell replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Reasons for loss of K+: 1) Respiratory alkalosis in response to metabolic acidosis drives K+ from extracellular fluid to an intracellular state 2) Polyuria results in a free water deficit dumping...

  20. Uterine atony

    RedCell replied to putmetosleep's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey man, what kind of muscle is the uterus made up of? Second, what type of muscle do nondepolarizing and depolarizing NMBAs have an effect on. Hint...not smooth muscle (not to any clinical...

  21. Nursing Advice

    RedCell replied to newbieAHN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Because I can

  22. Nursing Advice

    RedCell replied to newbieAHN's topic in Florida Nursing

    In our profession there are several different paths to becoming a nurse. It is really screwed up. There are LPNs, RNs with associate degrees, RNs with bachelor degrees and finally advanced practice...

  23. How many pair of scrubs do you own?

    RedCell replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do not buy any. The OR is full of pajamas with many to spare. It will cost you nothing and they will even clean them for

  24. Pulmonary Hypertension

    RedCell replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Look into dilated cardiomyopathy with diastolic dysfunction related to long term cocaine/amphetamine abuse. It always makes for a great conversation starter and even connects back to the PH dx. Really...

  25. TPN and PRBC

    RedCell replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    i would like to expand upon this one. one, i am not exactly his buddy. i do not even know of this dude, and know even less concerning what his actual education and certifications are. all we can truly...