I agree with you on questioning the order... that seems cruel almost...even if there is 50 cc or so of urine, what does it matter,you are not going to get a substantial amount and the better way to...
I definitely agree that it depends on the facility. Where I work there are numerous adult ICU's CICU-Coronary ICU CSICU-Cardiac Surgery ICU STICU-Surgical Trauma ICU MRICU-Medical/Resp ICU...
New CCU RN replied to Zee_RN's topic in MICU, SICU
Well, what if a patient needs 200 mcg/min of Neo and their drip is concentrated at 8mg:250mL. You are going to be changing the bag constantly...driving pharmacy crazy, and dumping an unnecessary...
New CCU RN replied to Zee_RN's topic in MICU, SICU
I don't think that would be a big deal. Just make sure your math comes out to the correct amount to be administered. We often change concentrations per what pharmacy says is ok in order to...
I don't have a link to this, but I have heard that vasopressin is only clinically indicated to be used in a code situation. I know of units in my hosp that do hang it, however, from my...
I have to disagree about units not sending their employees to classes......when I was a new grad I was sent to many ICU classes, and even now I am scheduled to go to two next month for more advanced...
When I worked in OB, we'd always just have the parents cut them off. We'd make it ya know an exciting thing. In actuality it was because we didn't want to be the ones with the scissors...
I say go for it!!! I personally am contemplating a breast augmentation due to my virtually flat chest... :) maybe, possibly next year.... (as soon as I can save up the $) So I can understand the...
The number one thing that helps is doing things early!!!! It makes life so much easier and you seem to have time for the unexpected...admit, crashing patient, etc. I use the say 10:00 med pass as...
New CCU RN replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Medical-Surgical
Just FYI.... not all patients that are hypotensive display s/s of hypotension. I have had many patients that are talking to me, clear as a bell with no appearant signs of any distress. Their HR...
Passing thru.........why dont you pass on through and answer everyone's question???? Please enlighten those of us not fortunate enough to be employees of a world class
New CCU RN replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Medical-Surgical
Personally, even if just to save my behind in a court I'd be checking those vitals PRIOR to giving the med. You cannot hurt anyone checking more often... you can frin not checking often enough....
I have to feel bad for your poor patients passing thru at this "world class hospital" as you poke them q2-q4h bc they are on cvvh .. their arms must be a mess!!!!!!!!! That is absurd not to draw...
I was just wondering how one becomes an RN that inserts PICC lines. It seems quite interesting and was wondering if anyone knew how to become one, the requirements, job opportunities, etc. Is...
New CCU RN replied to 2rntish's topic in Emergency
The one problem with just winding up the entire strip is that if the information were to be photocopied, the entire wound up strip would not be copied. I am in CICU. We have a full disclosure...
New CCU RN replied to VickyRN's topic in Pediatric
Interesting to read about the use of buretrols on little ones, makes sense....we always use them bc of our sick heart failure patients with EF's of 5-10 percent. Same concept... careful track of...
New CCU RN replied to VickyRN's topic in Pediatric
Well, they are great for hanging various meds. What we do when we are giving a med is leave the syringe or iv bag still attached so that anyone walking into the room will know that there was a med...
New CCU RN replied to Zee_RN's topic in Critical Care
Just wanted to wish you luck with your studying. I think this question was originally posted a while back, so it must be soon that you are taking the CCRN exam.... good luck to you. Keep us...
I would look at the pros and cons of both routes. Being 22 years old I have often contemplated that although I am an RN maybe I should sit for the MCATS and go to med school. However, during this...