Dinith88

Dinith88

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  1. Prednisone Side Effects

    Dinith88 replied to Cubby's topic in General Nursing

    Thats a weird one. It's kinda like someone being allergic to benadryl. I'm wondering if this 'allergy' were actually some side-effect she experienced?? Did you see this patient as she crashed? If she...

  2. Heart Murmur Question

    Dinith88 replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't be too concerned about your murmur sounding 'louder' to the Doc....as long as you're asymptomatic and in good health. An echo is a very good idea however (especially if you've not had one...

  3. HELP!! RN burnout!!!

    Dinith88 replied to Jacki, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    If this guy is burnt-out because of drunk-drivers, drug users, alcoholics, and failed scuicide attempts, i doubt a move to ER would cheer him up. Unless of course he wants to add fit-throwing kids...

  4. Non-invasive closure devices

    Dinith88 replied to cathlab_wink's topic in Cardiac

    I dont work cath-lab, but when we/i pull sheaths post-ptca we'll occaisionally use the syvek patch. We've just recently acquired the newer syvek (it's a little thicker and is impregnated w/like 4-8...

  5. ER vs ICU, how did we get there?

    Dinith88 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Hey Veetach, Dork dork dork dork.... :rotfl: An er nurse may someday save my butt?? Hmm. Well, hopefully they'll call report stat so that i'd get to a floor right away. Look, i didn't post...

  6. ER vs ICU, how did we get there?

    Dinith88 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Apologies are in order..i have to clarify the dork thing. I was speaking about a few er nurses i know personally..not all of them. And i'm not anti-er nurse either. I suppose the point i was trying...

  7. how hard is it

    Dinith88 replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Very Hard. Are your children young? If you're ABLE to be at home, it's my opinion it's in their best interests. (even if you have to sacrifice a few luxuries). If you're absolutely unable to make it...

  8. ER vs ICU, how did we get there?

    Dinith88 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Seems this is a common thing. At my place of employement, the biggest issue with the ER is when they try to give report at innapropriate times...ie. during shift change.(can i get a big DUHHHH). Or,...

  9. AICD, Vfib, a low battery, and a lot of questions

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

    If he only needs a battery change, then the procedure will be be quick and 'simple', with either local or MAC, there's no need for general with a battery or device change. The lead placement is the...

  10. Well excuse my ignorance...

    Dinith88 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    That cath-lab nurse was a dork. Although they do know ALOT about angiography (and they had better!), their expertise/knowledge in the vast abundance of everything else nurses do is sometimes...

  11. Question on MAZE procedure

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

    VersatileCAt..yes, the lesions resemble a 'maze' which is where the term comes from...but otherwise you're description is wrong. Actually, the primary heart chamber is the LEFT atrium..(and the right...

  12. provocative undergarments

    Dinith88 replied to kathys's topic in General Nursing

    I love them. Absolutely love

  13. aggrastat and heparin at the same time?

    Dinith88 replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Our IIb/IIIa of choice is integriilin. We'll use heparin and integrillin together in coronary patient's who need extensive anticoagulation. Heparin and IIb/IIIa's(aggrastat, reopro, integrllin)...

  14. Pt/Staff ratio in Cardiac holding unit

    Dinith88 replied to MRMCcathhold's topic in Cardiac

    cathhold, at my place of employment we have a unit similar to the one you're describing. The only difference is the whole IABP thing...we dont send balloon pumps to our 'holding area'...they go right...

  15. Male nursing students/nurses

    Dinith88 replied to krebs.cycle's topic in General Nursing

    Krebs, way back when i was in nursing school i had at least one instructor who seemed to have a chip on her shoulder regarding males students. I dont know if she were in some way intimidated by men...

  16. Stethoscope recommendations

    Dinith88 replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    go to 'allheart.com' (maybe allhearts.com') I just picked up a master cardiology for 140$, like the previous poster, it's a freakin awesome scope.....and seems like i may've paid 100$ less! The only...

  17. Don't really want to be Code Blue Nurse

    Dinith88 replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    LIke everyone's said, it gets easier. In fact, you'll soon learn that it's actually very EASY if you're a team member and only responsible for one aspect of the code. (pushing meds,...

  18. Advice for a New Grad in Cardiac Care

    Dinith88 replied to ChevyS's topic in Cardiac

    LIke any other nursing position, as a new grad be prepared for lots of "ups" and lots of "downs". It'll take you awhile to become used to nursing, let alone all the specialized cardiac stuff. Take a...

  19. Art Lines

    Dinith88 replied to bluemoose21's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thats pretty strange. I wonder why they would do that? Zeroing an art-line is an integral part of obtaining proper readings. I wonder if they have some new type of a-line/equipment? Some other...

  20. Amiodorone Toxicity

    Dinith88 replied to donnuchi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Don, i hope your dad does well, it's gotta be a hard time for you and your family. As far as estimating how much fibrosis he's developed, they may be able to give you a good 'guess' based on cxr/ct,...

  21. Amiodorone Toxicity

    Dinith88 replied to donnuchi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Don, I've personally taken care of 2 such patients. If i remember correctly, they were treated w/steroids and bronchodilators....much like a COPD/fibrosis patient. And i think an antibiotic was...

  22. Pacemaker

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

    I agree w/2ndcareer RN. A UTI(or other infection) is probably a much more likey cause of this pt's symptoms than a messed up pacer. When was the last time a slipped pacemaker lead caused...

  23. Question on MAZE procedure

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

    Whisper, Is your facility doing open MAZE procedures for patients who otherwise wouldn't require open heart surgery? We recently (within last 2weeks) had a patient undergo a MAZE procedure during...

  24. Heart Problems???????????? Please help

    Dinith88 replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey LG, i'm thinking ablation...what say

  25. Pacemaker

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

    Her increased confusion probably has nothing to do with her heart or her pacemaker....i'd look into other possibilities. Also, people get different types of pacemakers for different reasons. The most...