Fergie

Fergie

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  1. Code in Dialysis

    Was there a written (signed by the Dr.) no-code? In our chronic settings we have a crash cart and I always laugh at it. D50 and oxygen tubing for the most part. We do what ever we can before EMS...
  2. Things said during a code

    As a dialysis nurse we stay with the patinet, if a stable run then we can read or do a quiet activity as long as we are beside them and monitoring them. Does not happen to often they are stable enough...
  3. permacath care

    i definitly agree with the strict aseptic technique. i have jsut seen so many other things done. i would not teach any thing but not to touch it and keep it dry and intact. how do we deal with...
  4. permacath care

    I have seen many things done so the patient can shower, saran wrap, you name it. The most original was a pt who used a colostomy stoma wafer and bags so he could shower and enjoy the hot tub. Had...
  5. Things said during a code

    During dialysis a lady resp. arrested so we coded her and she came back around quickly. She said, Why are all these people in here with us. I asked for a private room. The next thing she asked was...
  6. renal pts and dark liquids

    I have always understood that it was dark colored pop, the colas that were the worst due to the higher k and phosphorus as stated in the earlier post. Renal diet and usually combined with a diabetic...
  7. renal pts and dark liquids

    I have always understood that it was dark colored pop, the colas that were the worst due to the higher k and phosphorus as stated in the earlier post. Renal diet and usually combined with a diabetic...
  8. Ouch...Ouch...and double Ouch!!!

    The shots do not hurt. The disease hurts. Just think of the days of rabies shots in the belly. Use your over the counter meds like benadryl and tynelol for the discomfort, if there is any. Be...
  9. Ouch...Ouch...and double Ouch!!!

    Look into the series of shots through the public health office where you live. (look under county offices). It is the best kept secret around. You may have to pay a nominal amount but nothing like...
  10. Need positive vibes!

    :) You will both do fine. Just use your common sense and you knowledge base. Take a deep breath before you start. I know you can do it!!!! Let us all
  11. Just in the last year in Fremont, Ne an oncology clinic was using the same syringes. The Dr. left the United States and has charges pending. I understand the RN has lost her liscense. Many...