Trauma

Trauma

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  1. iabp

    Trauma replied to Feldner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work in a 32 bed CV Recovery/CVICU. Our IABP patient are typically part of a 2 patient assignment. Since we are the only unit in the hospital that cares for the IABP, we usually have 2-3 in the...

  2. Should I do it?

    Trauma replied to jpaschen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    gratz on getting accepted. my advice is simple.3 words. follow your

  3. Chart too much...

    Trauma replied to RN2B07's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have a different viewpoint than most. Our flowsheet is organized to chart by exception only. If the lungs are clear, just put a check in the box. If they present fine scattered rhonchi upon...

  4. Want to Discuss Hearts?

    Trauma replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We are a 30 bed CV Recovery/CVICU. Our 10 bed recovery bay is dedicated to all fresh surgical patients. We average 100 pump cases a month including CABG,Valve replacements/repair, AAA,...

  5. Pulmonary Hypertension

    Trauma replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Pulmonary

    Shortness of breath (dyspnea). Initially, you may notice that you're short of breath only when you exert yourself physically, but eventually you may be short of breath most of the time, even when...

  6. Dobutrex

    Trauma replied to TennRN2004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Augigi, Please forgive me if I have insulted you for that was not my intention. The phrase "does not prevent" was misleading to me to mean a definitive no. I had no intentions of insulting your...

  7. questions about PVCs and mitral regurgitation

    Trauma replied to LanaBanana's topic in Cardiac

    LanaBanana, Just to clarify to avoid confusion, the degree of regurge should be known. If it is insignificant such as trace, +1 or +2 then ususally there is no concern. However, if the regurge is +3...

  8. Dobutrex

    Trauma replied to TennRN2004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Augigi, Please review your information before you post. Trasylol does in fact help to prevent the bypass-related hiastamine release. Being a protease inhibitor, it inhibits multiple mediators...

  9. questions about PVCs and mitral regurgitation

    Trauma replied to LanaBanana's topic in Cardiac

    Premature ventricular contractions become more common the older we get. They can occur because of stress(both mental and physiological), pathology and sometimes without an explanation. The most...

  10. phlebostatic axis?

    Trauma replied to j.shot's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well I guess you could elaborate and say the left and right atrium as well as the pulmonary artery. Other than those 3 things, I am stumped. Peace,

  11. phlebostatic axis?

    Trauma replied to j.shot's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ill take a wild guess here and suggest that maybe he/she is asking for the location of the reference point. The junction of the fourth intercostal space and the midpoint of the anterior-posterior...

  12. map & dbp question

    Trauma replied to chaosRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was going through all the post and I can only think of a couple of tidbits to add that may or may not be responsible for the low DBP but I'll share my experience. The first thing that caught my eye...

  13. Please Recommend A Critical Care Book

    Trauma replied to EyesForward's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The book that I have used throughout my career for studying for the CCRN and whle finishing my BSN is AACN Clinical Desk Reference. This book will give you more than you ask for about any system and...

  14. Common Drips Used in CCU

    Trauma replied to DangJ's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use a combination of all the drugs above at any given time depending on the circumstances. All of our pump cases are started on an insulin drip with Q1 hour accuchecks for the first 24 hours and...

  15. Student nurse needs positive feedback

    Trauma replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    No matter what job you do, you will have negative people expressing thier negative energies. But only in nursing can the rewards be as sweet as making the critical difference in someone's life. No...

  16. Redneck Medical Terms

    Trauma posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Benign...What you be after you be eight Artery...The study of paintings Bacteria...Back door to cafeteria Barium....What doctors do when patients die Cesarean Section..Neighborhood in Rome...