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  1. Need Experienced Advice, RN to RN

    ruddybunch replied to ruddybunch's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi Judy - Wow, I sure wish I had answers for you. This is where we are at: His ventric drain was removed on Friday, they had it clamped for 24 hours with good results, so they pulled it. This is...

  2. Need Experienced Advice, RN to RN

    ruddybunch posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Help!!! My step-dad just had a tumor removed from his brain, it took over 10 hours as he had a extraordinary amount of swelling. He has been on a propolol drip at 50mcg for the last 6 days and is...

  3. Need Experienced Advice, RN to RN

    ruddybunch replied to ruddybunch's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Yes, they only do the "sedation vacation" once every 24 hours. They also taper it up and down based on the movement of his left side. Today I heard something a little unsettling, the day nurse told...

  4. Need Experienced Advice, RN to RN

    ruddybunch replied to ruddybunch's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Sorry, In my private message, I forgot to tell you that they do a "sedation vacation" every 24 hours to assess his neuro status. At this point his right side only responds to deep painful stimuli. I...