BypassThisNurse replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing
Why would you think that?? One of the nurses that I flew with was nearly 60 before she stopped flying. Our service had two choppers, two lears, and a turbo prop ... so you can imagine how busy we...
BypassThisNurse replied to poohbear1968's topic in MICU, SICU
That is incorrect. Auscultation of the lung fields is NOT the BEST assessment of placement ... ETCO2 is the best method (after direct visualization of tube passing through the vocals). Auscultation...
BypassThisNurse replied to anggelRN's topic in General Nursing
Well, given your situation, I have to remember that this instructor has the ability to pass or fail you! My advice, ROCK THE BOAT! Just make sure you jump out and swim like hell before your...
BypassThisNurse replied to poohbear1968's topic in MICU, SICU
End tidal CO2 will confirm gas exchange. It is the most accurate method behind chest xray and actual visualization of the the ETT passing through the vocal cords into the
BypassThisNurse replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in General Nursing
I am comfortable confirming by auscultation. You can also test the pH of any fluid if you believe that it isn't gastric content. I still feel that patient should be fed by Dob Hoff into the...
BypassThisNurse replied to lifeofjoy's topic in Texas Nursing
UTMB all the way guys ... of coorifice I am biased since I graduated there, as well as all the other nurses and doctors in my family! You cannot beat the academia ... lot of expertise within the SON...