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  1. Do Physical therapists do much in hospitals?

    PageRespiratory! replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Many friends of mine are PT's. I think the "career climate" is VERY different than it was, say 10 or 15 years ago. The field, in some areas, have been saturated with new therapists. So it seems the...

  2. Hypersomniac moving soon to nights! Have I messed up?

    PageRespiratory! replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    When was the last time you had your H&H checked? Also, I've noticed women seem to have more difficulty sleeping during the day than

  3. Use of Inhaler

    PageRespiratory! replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Not true by any means, at my institution anyway. Peakflow studies are the BEST way to stop the prescriber from ordering unnecessary Tx's. Are you guys teaching spacer use as

  4. "Interesting" Things by Your Local MD

    PageRespiratory! replied to VandyNurse714's topic in Nursing Humor

    Found this one in Pt's H & P (dictated by MD): "Pt continues to smoke, she will not admit to how much but I can tell you this, it is difficult to be within 3 feet of her." We like this

  5. Funniest Medical Related License Plates You Have Seen

    PageRespiratory! replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had one for a while:

  6. Staff pretending to use empty hand sanitizer in MRSA room.

    PageRespiratory! replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Relax, MRSA is a myth started by the government so medicare/aide won'y have to pay out for hospital "mistakes". Ya know a myth, just like global warming!:uhoh21: Seriously, was'nt there a thread...

  7. MICU/SICU - HIGHEST PEEP you've seen?

    PageRespiratory! replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ugh, almost as bad as calling it a "respirator"! 26cmH2O, on a 21 y/o with some wierd cardiomyopathy. Crazy pulmonary

  8. MICU/SICU - HIGHEST PEEP you've seen?

    PageRespiratory! replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, almost as bad as calling it a "respirator"! 26cmH2O, on a 21 y/o with some wierd cardiomyopathy. Crazy pulmonary

  9. Suction Equipment in Resp Arrest

    PageRespiratory! replied to vh1817's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree, most portable suction units are a joke! Check out www.galls.com or google some other EMS supplier. There are quite a few manual suction devices out there that work great! Most are single Pt....

  10. How many liters of O2 can a patient with COPD be on?

    PageRespiratory! replied to ChristopherH's topic in Pulmonary

    One of my frequent fliers (has become a good buddy BTW) lives quite happily at

  11. sign-on bounus payout

    PageRespiratory! replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    Thats not neccessarily true! Check out this thread: https://allnurses.com/forums/f164/new-grads-new-york-256476.html In that particular unit I was in nurses and therapists were on the same pay scale....

  12. How many liters of O2 can a patient with COPD be on?

    PageRespiratory! replied to ChristopherH's topic in Pulmonary

    Ouch, I'm not even touching that one. No apology nesseccary, you have every right to be here, I'm not a nurse either. This is a great lesson to us all, your practitioner has clearly failed to explain...

  13. sign-on bounus payout

    PageRespiratory! replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    Ouch, 6 year commitment! Still 68 grand in bonus isn't bad at

  14. sign-on bounus payout

    PageRespiratory! replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    Does the AF recruit RT's as well? I'm just curious, I've found a pretty sweet gig where I'm at. Although probably not as sweet as yours! I don't need to see a W2, I'll take your word for it;) I was...

  15. sign-on bounus payout

    PageRespiratory! replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    I'm having a hard time believing that is

  16. sign-on bounus payout

    PageRespiratory! replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    So let me get this straight, $75,000 sign on bonus????? I was offered $10K to go to Wyoming, and I though THAT was a

  17. sign-on bounus payout

    PageRespiratory! replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    As a new grad in a medium sized (400bed) hospital outside NYC I recieved a $1500 bonus after 6 mos. They gave to me in a seperate check, with NO taxes deducted! I recently relocated to a small (20...

  18. Sleep Hygiene

    PageRespiratory! replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Working 7P to 7A, I find a dark, cool room with white noise to be key. But lately I havent been sleeping well. As I was laying in bed it came to me! I drew a gas and it confirmed my suspicion, my...

  19. Post Extubation Pulmonary Edema....HUH?

    PageRespiratory! replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sudden loss of PEEP?? Was she diconnected from vent circuit while still intubated for any length of

  20. Post Extubation Pulmonary Edema....HUH?

    PageRespiratory! replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? CXR showed clear lungs and pulmonary edema????????????????? Decreased resp. drive = negative pressure in...

  21. How many liters of O2 can a patient with COPD be on?

    PageRespiratory! replied to ChristopherH's topic in Pulmonary

    Remember the SpO2 is not the SaO2. But if the pulse-ox is accurate, 90% is equal to a PaO2 of 60mmHg, which is technically hypoxemia. As per the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve....

  22. How many liters of O2 can a patient with COPD be on?

    PageRespiratory! replied to ChristopherH's topic in Pulmonary

    Yes sorry, I did'nt have time to clarify. " if you got a COPD'er on more than 2-3 liters, you better be assessing them for mental status changes. IF they are sleeping, wake em up and really check...

  23. How many liters of O2 can a patient with COPD be on?

    PageRespiratory! replied to ChristopherH's topic in Pulmonary

    ....................and the misinformatin continues to

  24. How many liters of O2 can a patient with COPD be on?

    PageRespiratory! replied to ChristopherH's topic in Pulmonary

    While I agree with closley monoriting and consulting co-workers, I gotta ask; if your Pt is 70% by pulsox, tachypenic (not neccessarily hyperventilating mind you), and cyanotic on 2L, you're not going...

  25. How many liters of O2 can a patient with COPD be on?

    PageRespiratory! replied to ChristopherH's topic in Pulmonary

    NOBODY should EVER be on more than 6L by