bcassella2007

bcassella2007 has 6 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. 3 States Won't License Excelsior's ADN Grads

   bcassella2007 replied to moretonel's topic in Excelsior College

   Yes I am now living in MD and an August 2013 and cannot obtain licensure

2. Ventilator pt chokes on food

   bcassella2007 replied to bcassella2007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you so

3. Ventilator pt chokes on food

   bcassella2007 replied to bcassella2007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you. I appreciate this response. I'm thinking that the Heimlich would be appropriate in a situation where the obstruction was unable to be removed. I always think of complications that could...

4. Ventilator pt chokes on food

   bcassella2007 replied to bcassella2007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you for not having a nasty

5. Ventilator pt chokes on food

   bcassella2007 replied to bcassella2007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Look, I'm just asking for some answers, not smart remarks! My pt is a child. What if SHE eats a hard piece of candy and chokes or eats ANYTHING that you can't suction out w a catheter? Glad I could...

6. Ventilator pt chokes on food

   bcassella2007 replied to bcassella2007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   My patient is able to eat food by mouth. Uncuffed trach. I know I would suction but what if it was a jawbreaker that was stuck? I would assume that I'd do the Heimlich maneuver but I've been unable...

7. Ventilator pt chokes on food

   bcassella2007 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   This is prob a very stupid question so I'm sorry. If you have a vent pt and they are able to eat, are you able to perform the