Dinith88

Dinith88

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  1. Hematoma/ecchymosis?

    Dinith88 replied to zacarias's topic in Cardiac

    When you're talking ecchymosis(sp?) you mean bruise...hematoma is collection of blood that is 'pooling'...and causing (usually) a lump/bump/pocket. As far as sheath pulling is concerned, the bigger...

  2. Organ Donation and Homosexuals

    Dinith88 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    BUt what if...they put a homosexual's kidney into someone...and the recipient becomes gay!!! Oh the horror!!! Or...what if the 'recipient' is gay...would it then be ok to donate a gay persons organ?...

  3. Can you explain a chest tube leak?

    Dinith88 replied to GermPhobe's topic in Cardiac

    That whole milkeshake thing was probably a bit too simplified.. :) Before you can understand air-leaks in thoracotomies, you have to think back to A&P...remember there are essentially two...

  4. Can you explain a chest tube leak?

    Dinith88 replied to GermPhobe's topic in Cardiac

    An air-leak in the system could be coming from ANYWHERE proximal to the pleurevac...If the leak is new, a thorough(sp?) assessment of the tube, connections, pleurevac, and dressing/puncture site...

  5. Feeling Upset Please Help

    Dinith88 replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think you're wasting your time. IN fact, it's probably a wise move if you're heading for an eventual bsn. First off, after your 18months (as opposed to 4-5 yrs for bsn) you'll be working and...

  6. Question about post carotid endarectomy

    Dinith88 replied to kk2000's topic in Cardiac

    The symptoms you describe are most likely NOT related to the surgery. Did he had a cva prior to the surgery? I would be mostly concerned that he may have swallowing difficulties (r/t prior cva?) and...

  7. infusing k-rider ivpb

    Dinith88 replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in Cardiac

    Yes it's acceptable..and safe. (or u can try ice to the site...or lidocaine in the

  8. But they want to die?

    Dinith88 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    This statement says it all. Seems your hospital,doctors, whatever have dropped the ball on this one. Poor

  9. Icu/open Heart Staffing

    Dinith88 replied to littlecheese's topic in MICU, SICU

    Where i work, the open hearts are 1:1 until 8 hrs after extubation. This all depends on patient acuity, and if unstable the patient will remain 1:1. If stable, 8hrs after extubation, our ratio never...

  10. DVT to PE...

    Dinith88 replied to happytoheal's topic in General Nursing

    DVT's can take weeks/months to completely 'dissolve'. Keeping a person like this on bed-rest can do more harm than good because immobility/venous stasis can make the problem worse (probably caused it...

  11. Question for the experienced cards rns

    Dinith88 replied to martymoose's topic in Cardiac

    You're jittery from inexperience. Thats normal and will get better...but will never go away. Thats good. Think of that as your 'edge'. It keeps you on your toes, your head clear (eventually), and your...

  12. Aortic Stenosis & Nitro

    Dinith88 replied to CCURN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    To simplify it, think of it in 'cardiac output' terms... Because the aortic valve is tight/stenosed, it restricts the amount of blood being ejected from the ventricle. With nitro (and most other drugs...

  13. Aortic stenosis & BP - right or left arm?

    Dinith88 replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    The reason it increases after-load is because the ventricle is trying to 'push against' an aortic valve that is tight/stenosed. It is not because the periphery/arteries/capillaries are effected. So,...

  14. Aortic stenosis & BP - right or left arm?

    Dinith88 replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    If there was a difference in rt-vs-lt bp's it wasnt from the aortic valve stenosis. The jet 'ejected' from the left ventricle is what is effected by a stenosed valve. The pressure from this ejected...

  15. WARSWITHFLOORS/Round 99,999

    Dinith88 replied to LooAndDoo's topic in Emergency

    The er at my place of employement does not use a 'form' for the er nurses to give report. It seems to me a bit of an insult. Do you honestly need a 'guide' for giving report? Sure...some er nurses...

  16. Aortic stenosis & BP - right or left arm?

    Dinith88 replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Hold up for a moment! Aortic stenosis has nothing to do with your aorta. This diagnosis means the AORTIC VALVE is stenosed. So...disregard what you've just read. Your bp differences were from reasons...

  17. Dealing with death

    Dinith88 replied to savealife's topic in General Nursing

    Whether you like it or not, you're still a 'baby nurse'. And although it may seem cold, your co-workers were right in that you'll 'get used to it'. That doesnt mean you'll become hard or un-caring, it...

  18. Are there any Gay LPN's?

    Dinith88 replied to carlomesiano's topic in Men in Nursing

    JUst a quick question from a heterosexual male regarding gay male nurses (lpn or rn) ... Of all male nurses, do you believe there to be a higher proportion of gay men relative to all other careers? I...

  19. Prospective male nurse...

    Dinith88 replied to Staggman's topic in Men in Nursing

    Are you nuts? an 'outstanding' 'successful' 'financially secure' profession? You may want to think about this a little more... and as far as your opinion of nursing, if you beleive that er is where...

  20. Are any of you guys as burned out as I am?

    Dinith88 replied to Germanicus's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thats totally how i feel at times. I've been a nurse for a long while, and have struggled with varying degrees of burn-out for quite a few years. I'm not, however, ready to throw in the towel...or...

  21. Crrt

    Dinith88 replied to nurseasia94's topic in MICU, SICU

    I dont beieve you're more likely to contaminate the system. If you're worried about exposing the system to air, you'd be doing that whether or not you're changing bags or just emptying them. We...

  22. A few minutes meant difference between life-or-death...or something

    Dinith88 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well... i dont usually share patient stories but...you guys can relate... Anyway, took care of a patient who had CABG about 3 weeks ago, did well, went to step-down for a few days...then came back to...

  23. Use of Prisoners in Drug Trials

    Dinith88 replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    To heck with them, their 'consent', and/or their rights. or...maybe i should clarify. I believe a certain 'segment' of the criminal population should be used to better our understanding/knowledge....

  24. COPD and slurred speech

    Dinith88 replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    NO they dont go hand-in-hand. Was he

  25. I&O, UF rate, & CRRT

    Dinith88 replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    thats a funny post. funny because i've seen nurses do it both ways...and then a few 'ways of their own' :) I think your way makes the most sense...especially if dumping blood products and such....