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ghmccart

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  1. Question for the cardiac gurus

    ghmccart replied to Nurse1966's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    RV MI folks need the two p's preload and pacing. then we dont wanna give drugs to decrese either of

  2. Cardiac Preload and Afterload

    ghmccart replied to orca1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    preload=volume/stretch measured in CVP/PCWP afterload=resistance measured in

  3. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    ghmccart replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    Nurses in any critical care environment do not have room for error in my eyes. this being the case, one must do what ever it takes to take good care of their PT's. really, you should be concerned...

  4. please help with these ABG's

    ghmccart replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    ph 7.54 ALK pco2 51 acid p02 64 ok hco3 43.6 alk (metabolic) BE 18.5 ALK This Pt could have a history of COPD, and could be retaining, though is alkalotic. maybe this pt has been throwing up....

  5. Just got hired. Advice?

    ghmccart replied to aerorunner80's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do not fear my friend, you have a team full of people who should know what to do when a pt decompensates. just ask, or yell or do what you need to do to get some help. time will be kind to you if you...

  6. What's In Your Pocket?

    ghmccart replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love all of my pockets, and being a critical care nurse, you love having what you need when you need it, finding out what you need, just takes time and is different for everyone. Scrub top upper...