atlkidrn

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1. Parents that don't treat fever

   atlkidrn replied to LydiaNN's topic in Pediatric

   There is a lot of new evidence-based information regarding fever and antipyretics. Knowing nurses are generally short on time, I am still posting a link to a really good article on fever in the journal "Contemporary Pediatrics": http://www.contempor...

2. fixing nasogastric tubes in place

   atlkidrn replied to samrakaan's topic in Pediatric

   The original topic was posted a while back, but maybe this will help somebody.... We used to use Tegaderm/Opsite to secure NG tubes. The only benefit to this product is that it's clear, and so perhaps cosmetically more appealing. However, it either...

3. pediatric robinul doses

   atlkidrn replied to Jackie8087RN's topic in General Nursing

   I work at a children's hospital, and our formulary lists the appropriate po dose of Robinul: For control of secretions: Oral: 40-100 mcg/kg/dose 3-4 times/day When I do the math, I get 1.18 to 2.96 mg/dose, but double check me. Seems like you...

4. MDs who don't sign/date/time orders

   atlkidrn posted a topic in General Nursing

   My institution was visited by JCAHO the week of September 11, 2001 (yes, they went through with the survey despite the terrorist attacks!). We scored well, but spent months worrying, fretting, and preparing beforehand. To keep up to date for future...

5. Question about Atrial Septal Defect

   atlkidrn replied to APinkston's topic in PICU

   Check out my reply under the "pediatric nursing" section!

6. Question about Atrial Septal Defect

   atlkidrn replied to APinkston's topic in Pediatric

   This may be too late to help you, but I'll reply in case it helps anybody else! Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a heart problem that occurs while the heart is developing in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. The wall between the two atria does not form...

7. ?Pediatric cardiac surgery need info

   atlkidrn replied to seadiverrn's topic in Pediatric

   I realize this post might be too late to help you, but I just saw your question. I work at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in the Sibley Heart Center. We are the third busiest pediatric heart center in the country. If you need more information ab...