helix

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1. Plasmanate or 5% Albumin postop

   helix posted a topic in MICU

   I was wondering...I had an 87 yr old female pt who ended up with a perforated gastric ulcer that leaked over time into the gut. They took her to surgery, and when she came back to me she was dry. She received large amounts of fluid, but the surgeon...

2. Fat Embolism Syndrome

   helix replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in MICU

   Thank you UntamedSpirit. That was helpful. Helix

3. lifestyle of cardiac nurses

   helix replied to helix's topic in CCU

   Yes, PinkFloydFreak, I did refer to unhealthiness in whatever form it takes...the "overweight" one was just what was brought to my attn by the physician. I agree that the patient is the one that chooses and has the final word. I also agree that how...

4. lifestyle of cardiac nurses

   helix replied to helix's topic in CCU

   All of your responses were wonderful and welcome. I found the tone of some of the answers to be as if I had said something hurtful and I certainly apologize if I came across in a bad way. I tend to agree with gwenith about the whole human thing mak...

5. intensive insulin therapy

   helix replied to Vadillo's topic in MICU

   That is interesting. We don't have anything like that and could probably use it. Who initiated the protocols for your institutions? Was it nursing or physicians or both? Did you have certain physicians that began doing this and then others follow...

6. Fat Embolism Syndrome

   helix replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in MICU

   So, do they always have the petechial rash? And if so, why? Helix

7. Securing ET tubes

   helix replied to javajunkie's topic in MICU

   We have tried both devices mentioned, and the nurses hated them both. The cloth tapes works just fine, and I always say, if it ain't broken, don't fix it!! :) Helix

8. lifestyle of cardiac nurses

   helix posted a topic in CCU

   Hello to all, I am just curious as to how everyone feels about cardiac nurses that are overweight or that smoke. Our CCU has developed quite a weight issue and it was mentioned to me by one of the senior physicians recently. I am skinny, and there ...

9. Introductions

   helix replied to Brian's topic in Maryland

   Hello everyone, and esp to cat as I am in Hagerstown too! I work at the local hospital in the coronary care unit, which is actually a 9 bed ICU. I graduated from the local ADN program. It will be nice to hear the different perspectives. Good luck ...

10. Infusing TPN

    helix replied to rileygrl11's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, Having read everyone's posts, I would like to add my two cents, whether I am right or wrong. We hang TPN thru the central line that has lipids already in it. We are NEVER allowed to piggyback anything into it. I was surprised to read that ...

11. use of restraints

    helix replied to kats's topic in CCU

    Oh, HealingTouch! How awful for you and your coworkers! How can you stand working under those conditions? I am in Maryland and we have protocol for medical and behavioral restraints. They both have different legal requirements and paperwork that m...

12. Cheaters' Shortcuts for Rhythm Interpretation

    helix replied to gwenith's topic in CCU

    Gwenith, Just curious...how long have you been a nurse? I really enjoy reading your posts, and find them helpful. Helix

13. Derby Hospital

    helix replied to helix's topic in International

    Thank you so much, Sandgroper! Would the airport in Broome service to Derby...I have looked at their website, but not sure how efficient or costly this would end up being. If you do holiday there, please let me know what you thought. Thanks again!...

14. Derby Hospital

    helix replied to helix's topic in International

    Thank you, gwenith!! I can't get over how fabulous it is. There is a wealth of information, and the break room is a lot of fun. I could "avoid housework" the rest of my life, haha! :)

15. "Closure"

    helix replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in General Nursing

    ooooo....the worst for me is "FYI". They send us messages at work all the time that start with that. Grrr!