chani

chani specializes in Critical Care Nursing.

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1. Maintaining cuff pressure

   chani posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   greetings from Down under As some of you may know we dont have RTs in ICU in Australia so the nurses are responsible for most respiratory care including ETT management. At present I am reviewing the...

2. Difference between RN and EN

   chani replied to jack92's topic in International Nursing

   there appears to be little difference between OZ and NZ from above. What happens in OZ is how differ area health services (in NSW) interpret the nurses & midwifery act and then how this translates...

3. What is the best response of the new graduate nurse under this situation?

   chani replied to SamZ's topic in International Nursing

   As always if you dont know what to do DONT. Unfortunately as a new grad you are in an unequal power relationship however you will need to stand your ground. Explain politely you are unsure of what to...

4. Normal CVP?

   chani replied to nursingdude78's topic in MICU, SICU

   Dear all on aussie forum we have also been discussing CVP. Below is a posting from a senior ICU specialist about the physiology of CVP. CVP Measurement This is the Achilles heel of the CVP. Like...

5. Fluids vs Pressors?

   chani replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

   putting aside my misgivings for patient being treated. Patient needs appropriate investigation to identify reasons for low BP and urine output. That means ECG and cardiac echo to rule out intra-op...

6. Normal CVP?

   chani replied to nursingdude78's topic in MICU, SICU

   many oz docs refer to CVP as a random number generator and many posters have identified all the things (abdominal ascites, ventilation, PEEP) which interfere with a 'correct' reading. Additionally...

7. HELP!!! Suggestions welcome

   chani replied to nurseykaff's topic in International Nursing

   "clinical practice and evidence based practice, knowledge versus reality of practice." while you are working over the next couple of shifts see if you can identify something that seems contrary to...

8. CVC dressings and line changes - still aseptic technique

   chani posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   I was asked the comment on something the other day which initially made me go YUCK and then I thought am I just being precious and not keeping up with the times. I was asked whether sterile gloves...

9. Anyone using 2% chlorohexidene bath packs?

   chani replied to nightshift82's topic in MICU, SICU

   I have to say I am torn regarding the evidence regarding the efficacy of chlor hex bag baths. From a nursing perspective regarding time and efficiency I love the product however I am yet to find more...

10. Anyone seeing a weird pattern in their ICU

    chani replied to matt2401's topic in MICU, SICU

    In NSW & Victoria Australia we have had large numbers of both H1N1 and influenza A as well as non-specific flu-like patients admitted, who then crash & burn within 24 hrs. Both states are over...

11. Has nursing in Australia been sold out ?

    chani replied to Preston Northcote's topic in International Nursing

    I would have to agree with both sides of the debate here. I am concerned over the dilution of nursing degrees away from an applied science degree and do feel that there is a lack of certain...

12. Labs and vasopressors..new icu nurse needs advice

    chani replied to icu26RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Inotropes/pressors = A line. this is standard practice in Australia also. I would only use CVC/Picc for bloods as a last resort and that is ususally a long term patient who is stable & not on...

13. Aussie blokes make lousy husbands

    chani replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    :banghead:this is me after 20 years. The basic problem is that they are brought up to think its womens work and need to be thanked profusely if they do anything. Now my hubby does alot compared to...

14. ICU websites

    chani replied to gwenith's topic in MICU, SICU

    http://intensivecare.hsnet.nsw.gov.au this is a comprehensive aussie

15. Shift change intubation

    chani replied to funeek8RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    well done for focussing on the many items that needed to be done and not getting caught up in the emergency. Too often I see the outgoing shift running around finishing their work while the oncoming...