eaetaylor

eaetaylor has 2 years experience and specializes in ICU/CCU.

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1. Mean Arterial Pressure

   eaetaylor replied to eaetaylor's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Now that you say that, I find it to be true. I know in my facility we worry about a SBP that is too elevated, but are concerned about perfusion if the MAP falls below

2. Serum potassium levels in code situation

   eaetaylor replied to eaetaylor's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Yes, she did get CPR the first time. Thanks for your input, that

3. Serum potassium levels in code situation

   eaetaylor posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   So I'm coding a patient that has had an acute MI, is in renal failure and currently has an ejection fraction of 10%. She had just been through a code no more than 1.5 hours ago, and when blood work...

4. What do you think?

   eaetaylor replied to 4jen's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I, too, got into ICU/CCU right out of school, and I've never regretted it! Like others have said, you never stop learning and you can take the experience anywhere. Good luck in whatever you choose to...

5. Mean Arterial Pressure

   eaetaylor posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   When working in the ICU, we are always sure to monitor a patient's MAP, and work to keep it above 60 to ensure proper vital organ perfusion. I was wondering why, we as nurses (and doctors) are so...

6. K+ levels: fingerstick or venous. help,,,

   eaetaylor replied to cured's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Actually asked an endocrinologist about venipuncture vs. fingerstick. He told me that the blood glucose levels would not be as accurate, especially if dealing with edema. I would believe that would...