iluvivt

iluvivt BSN, RN

Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion

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  1. 8 month old baby dies because iv line could not be accessed

    iluvivt replied to ibnkoomson's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing that often helps is to expect that you may get little or no blood return in your flashback chamber. Depending on the device you have you can do a few things to give you a few more clues...

  2. 8 month old baby dies because iv line could not be accessed

    iluvivt replied to ibnkoomson's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget about the scalp veins. The skin is thick and I usually need a 22 gauge unless I am going for the vein near the middle of the forehead. Sometimes during an emergency it may be difficult...

  3. Patient abandonment?

    iluvivt replied to BacktoBasics's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As stated each state may have variations on this definition. In California you must accept the assignment first and then sever that relationship without giving reasonable notice to a supervisor or the...

  4. Hanging It Up

    iluvivt replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Merry Christmas and may I say the warmest "Thank You" :) for all the patients that you have dedicated yourself to for so many years! As a long time nurse I know the hard work and dedication it

  5. Family claims hospital's staff shortage responsible for fatal crash

    iluvivt replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    The problem from a legal standpoint is on of cause and effect. Was the cause her job? The hospital needs to have several sleep rooms that night nurses can check into...grab a few hours then safely...

  6. Lipids at night

    iluvivt replied to newnurse1987's topic in Patient Medications

    It is in the home care setting you will see Lipids and a 3 in 1 mix hung at night In this setting it is usually to give the patient freedom during the day and increase their quality of life. In the...

  7. Our hospital just gutted educational benefits

    iluvivt replied to simvee's topic in Nursing Career

    Unless you have a union contract they can do what they want and your complaint will really have no effect at all. I would focus on changing how I see the situation and this is something you have...

  8. demerol then code blue

    iluvivt replied to mom35's topic in Patient Medications

    The promethazine will increase the sedative effect of the Demerol and was given to reduce the n/v associated with the drug. Too bad it was not ordered IM, I would have asked the MD to switch the order...

  9. Incompatible medications and IV tubing, IV's.

    iluvivt replied to MunoRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Let me look some things over again but this is how I have practiced for years: Any secondary you are administering must be compatible with the primary and the secondaries do not have to be compatible...

  10. IV access and scheduled antibiotics

    iluvivt replied to beeble's topic in Patient Medications

    I think the mom is justified in being a bit upset. I have written about tourniquet safety on this forum many many times. This is so preventable with good care. I never ever start an IV without...

  11. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    iluvivt replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    His next of Kin is listed as Dr.Victor Frankenstein and spouse is listed as " work in

  12. IV access and scheduled antibiotics

    iluvivt replied to beeble's topic in Patient Medications

    A thrombus in and upper extremity PICC arm is not always an absolute contraindication to leaving the PICC in place I would have to know all the details but many times you can continue to leave the...

  13. Incompatible medications and IV tubing, IV's.

    iluvivt replied to MunoRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I have been backpriming for 33 years. It is not a new concept and it a very acceptable practice. It does lower the risk the infection risk since you are not constantly connecting and disconnecting...

  14. IV access and scheduled antibiotics

    iluvivt replied to beeble's topic in Patient Medications

    Is this real life or homework because my answer may be different based upon

  15. Central lines

    iluvivt replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are several ways to classify Central lines. First be aware that central lines have a tip that resides in a central vein optimally in the low SVC/cavoatrial junction. So if is is central line it...

  16. Air Vents on IV Tubing

    iluvivt replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that is it...you open the vent if you need an air source to displace the IV fluid. If you do need an air source and do not open the vent the IVFs will continue to drip for awhile and then STOP and...

  17. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    iluvivt replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    What does the ACLS algorithm say to do in this type of

  18. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    iluvivt replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I think we will have to make a run to the morgue to get the part he

  19. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    iluvivt replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    There is some guy named Victor in the waiting room and he really wants to know how he is

  20. Embarrassed to even post this.

    iluvivt replied to NoWomanNoCry's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Learn the metric system as well that will help immensely since most calculations will use that

  21. If You Can't Handle the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen!

    iluvivt replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in General Nursing

    I also think need you need to stop focusing on THE WRITE UP ..let it go and move on. You have the power not to get fired. Only you can make any changes that you need to make and commit to learning and...

  22. If You Can't Handle the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen!

    iluvivt replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in General Nursing

    GrnTea, You say it like it is!!! I appreciate

  23. Today was "don't open the door for the nurse" day/RANT

    iluvivt replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    After you have made reasonable efforts to do the visit then your obligation ends there. Find out exactly what your policy is so you can comply exactly. Often that will fix the problem for any future...

  24. If You Can't Handle the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen!

    iluvivt replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in General Nursing

    You seem ambivalent. You apply for non-nursing employment and then want to go to the ICU. Any kind of hospital nursing has it challenges and it is very demanding both physically and mentally so accept...

  25. Administered expired medication. Oh no!

    iluvivt replied to Beanyamean's topic in Patient Medications

    Hyaluronidase to treat a horrid Calcium Chloride extravasation. The worst part of the story is the patient had a CVC and the nurse chose to use a PIV instead. She was clueless that should this...