luvtheOBX

luvtheOBX has 20 years experience and specializes in ICU, oncology.

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1. Question about the oxyhemoglobin desaturation curve

   luvtheOBX replied to luvtheOBX's topic in MICU

   Thanks for the help bullydawg. I am happy to say I passed the test!

2. $10,000 penalty if you leave the ICU

   luvtheOBX replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU

   I've never heard of this. The only thing I encountered was that if you didn't stay for 18 months you had to give back your signing bonuses, prorated to how long you did stay. I would be very worried about the climate in that hospital if there is so...

3. Question for the cardiac gurus

   luvtheOBX replied to Nurse1966's topic in CCU

   So, what are the best drugs for right sided MI's to increase preload? Or do you just give fluids?

4. Question about the oxyhemoglobin desaturation curve

   luvtheOBX posted a topic in MICU

   I am foolishly taking the CCRN exam today and while I get the general concept of the affinity of oxygen and hgb what confuses me are the 2, dpg things. I had written in my notes that 2,3 dpg is what makes the hgb stick to the O2 so would more 2,3,dp...

5. alveoli recruitment

   luvtheOBX replied to phiposurde's topic in MICU

   Or you could try offering sign on bonuses. Sorry, I've been studying too hard (i take the CCRN exam today) so forgive my momentary craziness. We also use the Rotoprone bed. I was wondering though, while I was studying for this test the book said AR...

6. staffing issues

   luvtheOBX replied to Feldner's topic in MICU

   We often triple also. The nursing supervisor will say its because we have several patients to go out (PCU or medical patients) then within a few hours when there are ICU patients in the ER or someone needs to be transfered in they miraculously find...

7. Diprivan Off Label for Seizure Suppression(?)

   luvtheOBX replied to CCUnocRN's topic in Neuro

   My question would be, how was the order written? Did it specifically say the Diprivan was for seizure control? Typically our diprivan orders are written, "titrate to maintain Ramsey of 3" No where in the Ramsey scale does it mention seizures. If ...

8. Need help with those familiar with rapid response

   luvtheOBX replied to ICU_floater's topic in MICU

   I definitely feel for you. I would say to document everything then take it to your manager if she/he does not do anything to help then go to the PIA nurses manager. I think it would be most helpful to treat it as an educational piece saying somethi...