MrDefib

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1. ?? about palpitations

   MrDefib replied to maeyken's topic in Cardiac

   This is not a good idea. These devices are expensive and cost money to put in and take out. We only use them for patients who have had unexplained syncope and then only after they have had a very complete workup, including EPS. Even after that, o...

2. PDA in an adult

   MrDefib replied to MickeymomRN's topic in Cardiac

   They are more common then you think. The symptoms are the same if you have a R to L or a L to R shunt. There are new procedures in place where a device that looks like a clamshell is placed in the ASD to close it. This device is placed by an inter...

3. Implants.....

   MrDefib replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   http://www.siliconeholocaust.org/ Check this out first!

4. NCLEX "easy" question??

   MrDefib replied to glow_worm's topic in General Nursing

   :chuckle I look foward to taking the test on the computer and only have to answer 150 questions! I took board many years ago (yes, I did the 2 day/8 hour/wait in misery test). On of my classmates had been down the similar route and took her NP boa...

5. DUI's & Licensure

   MrDefib replied to sbn8tv's topic in General Nursing

   I just signed up for this board today and was scanning the posts when I came across this questions about the 3 DUI's. I don't know if you have spoken to the SBN but I think you may not be able to take boards. I say this because one of my good friend...

6. ?? about palpitations

   MrDefib replied to maeyken's topic in Cardiac

   I assume your are young ( Lastly, I would not be concerned about your "murmur" unless you are having problems with shortness of breath, fatigue or signs of heart failure. Hope this helps and good luck in school. :roll