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1. CSF collection

   cnrn replied to CynthiaSICU's topic in Neuro

   One of our Neuro Surgeons prefers it to be drawn out of the ventric cylinder after it is a fresh csf sample. The other likes it taken from the closest stopcock to the head. But as previously stated, I have seen grey matter pulled out as a result of t...

2. Continuous lateral rotation;percussion/vibration

   cnrn replied to JGJBoyz's topic in Neuro

   We use those beds in our 12 bed Neuro ICU. I have found that they absolutely help with our pts. resp. status. We set them to rotate continually and we percuss and or vibrate the pts. every 2 hrs around the clock. Personally, it seems from my experie...

3. Perl------a?

   cnrn replied to night owl's topic in Neuro

   The "A" stands for accommodation. This can only be checked on pts. that are capable of following commands. It is the constriction of the pupil caused when you have the pt. focus on an object that is held 1-2 feet in front of the face and then moving ...