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  1. Pacemakers

    catlabrn replied to Qwiigley's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If I can go, I'll let you

  2. Pacemakers

    catlabrn replied to Qwiigley's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm trying to get to NASPE, but my manager is being a pain. It's nice to see other EP types out there, especially lurking on an anesthesia forum. I,too, am considering anesthesia

  3. Pacemakers

    catlabrn replied to Qwiigley's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello all-- I'm an EP nurse who does ICD implants and followup. This topic has been near and dear to my heart this week after we had a bovie-related "near-miss" in our EP lab. I just wanted to say...

  4. ?? about palpitations

    catlabrn replied to maeyken's topic in Cardiac

    Try cutting back on caffeine. If the palpitations really interfere with your life, call a cardiologist. You may wind up with an implanted loop recorder to watch things for an extended period of...

  5. I need info on post angio bed rest

    catlabrn replied to Morph's topic in Cardiac

    Our docs usually have them stay flat 4-6 hours, depending on the particular physician (most use 6Fr. sheaths). With Angioseal and Perclose, most will allow them up after 1 hour. Many won't use closure...

  6. Nursing care for pacemaker patients

    catlabrn replied to Salpicovalentim's topic in Cardiac

    You asked about pacing being a good area for nurses. Answer: ABSOLUTELY!! I work in a cath/EP lab where we do angiography, interventions, and all electrical procedures. All of us are trained to...