Parameduck

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1. BPs through clothing

   Parameduck replied to rpe's topic in Uniform/Gear

   What setting do you work in? If you need a BP in a pinch and it's noisy, consider palpating one. It doesn't give you a diastolic pressure (or even the exact same systolic BP as auscultation), so it's probably not good for obtaining routine BP's.

2. LTC Nurse Haivng Problems with and EMT (super long!)

   Parameduck replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting discussion so far. I'm interested in a different aspect of the issue: Why is your DON insisting that you deal with the issue? You may or may not have run into this issue yourself as a paramedic, but I know I'd be setting myself up for di...

3. Started orienting this week!

   Parameduck replied to chickapin's topic in New Nurse

   Sounds like fun! Good luck on your big exam.

4. March 2008 NCLEX support group

   Parameduck replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   OR2CA, This is good information that you've posted, but how does this knowledge translate to what you would see on a rhythm strip for a patient with an AV block?

5. What's your fav general use stethoscope?

   Parameduck replied to chaxanmom's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I love my Littmann Cardiology III, but I would sell it if I thought I couldn't bring it to work and use it. No sense in spending all the money and leaving it at home.