nrs_grl

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1. working in nonclosed units

   nrs_grl replied to tutu123's topic in MICU

   We have this problem a lot in our ICU. It's too bad that we as the nurses many times gets stuck in the middle. I would love to have one ICU dr to be able to answer too. Another problem we have is residents treating patients in the ICU. I think ev...

2. Is there a max dose of Levophed?

   nrs_grl replied to KevinS's topic in MICU

   Our ICU pharmacist ( who is absolutely wonderful and know everything ) has had this discussion quite a bit with us. There is really no "max" dose of levophed, but if a person is septic they will more likely respond to vasopression.

3. Level One used for rapid infussion of fluid

   nrs_grl replied to bullseye's topic in MICU

   If you are infusing blood slowly you do not need the level one. The level one is only used when blood products need to be administered quickly. You are correct about changing tubing after 4 units if administering blood traditionally. However the t...