smittybike

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1. Moderate Sedation policy

   smittybike replied to RadRN2's topic in Radiology

   We have worked closely with the Anesthia dept to work out the specfics for our MRI sedation. The pt must have a physical and screening, bring a list of meds and be npo for 6 hrs. Consious sedation...

2. Femstops

   smittybike replied to zambezi's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Could I get a copy of your

3. Femstops

   smittybike replied to zambezi's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I've worked in hospitals that use femstops, clamps, and manual hand hold. I agree that it is Cardilogist preference. But I haven't seen any studies showing the benefits of one over the

4. Is there a law or rule that states nurses are not allowed to scrub/assist?

   smittybike replied to KSSRN's topic in Radiology

   KSSRN, It may depend on your state, but in Oregon, there is no law preventing that. It is driven by the facilty. I worked in one where nurses scrubed, in fact all the staff did and I worked in on...

5. Radiology Nurse Question

   smittybike replied to nograd's topic in Radiology

   Dinah, I am a cath lab nurse transitioning into radilogy, I've worked in IR for 3 1/2 years, and now I am assisting in CT, ultrasound, xray. nuc med. I don't have much to go on as far as policy and...