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1. Again... air bubbles in CVC

   creo replied to creo's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Thank

2. Again... air bubbles in CVC

   creo replied to creo's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Because you can see air bubbles in the part of the lumen that is above the skin, the part that is visible when you flush the

3. Again... air bubbles in CVC

   creo replied to creo's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Thank you for the answer. I should have been more specific. My question pertains to the flushing of the lumen with cap on, clamp on but with air in the

4. Again... air bubbles in CVC

   creo posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I tried to find some answers for this problem but I am still not clear: what do I do when I find air in the central line (open-ended)? Do I aspirate the air plus blood into the syringe, discard...

5. Vitamin K used incorrectly.....INR 1.8

   creo replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I agree with kayty. I assume that there is a confusion between . It happens often, that is why "less than" and "greater than" should be used ( i have a feeling that this is the legal

6. heparin drip before an EGD??

   creo replied to Ashrn1's topic in Gastroenterology

   I agree with DeLana. The iv Heparin has a much shorter half life (30-60 min), allowing for a window of decresed risk for bleeding (and increased risk for clotting) when the EGD can be performed...

7. GI lab phase2 recovery room

   creo replied to Chuckie's topic in Gastroenterology

   Sorry, but what is phase 1 and phase 2? Are patients divided into phase 1 and 2 based on their level of

8. Advice w/ administering meds

   creo replied to Nursey103's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I am just going to add: do frequent assessments (BP, resp, level of consciuosness, O2 sat...) and have Oxygen and reversal agents ready (Narcan,

9. Drug Calulation Problem

   creo replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

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10. Nurse:Patient ratio

    creo replied to creo's topic in International Nursing

    Obviously, the scope of practice for LPNs is different in BC. The fact that your Charge does not have an assignment makes a huge difference

11. Electrolyte and Mineral Replacement

    creo replied to kayakmary's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have not heard of this type of protocols either. I tink that it would be difficult to treat electrolyte and mineral imbalances by following protocols keeping in mind that that are so many associated...

12. ACLS

    creo posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hello everyone, Does everyone who works in Endo is ACLS certified? I am not (work in Canada)

13. Future of endoscopy nursing?

    creo replied to mumarada's topic in Gastroenterology

    It is still less physically ,mentally and emotionally draining than Med/Surg. I think that the future for Endo looks great with the increase need for screening. I also think that technology is...

14. Nurse:Patient ratio

    creo replied to creo's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for your reply. I work in Vancouver. Our LPN's do not deal with any intravenous treatments either. We have a PCC for the day shift. The charge nurse for the evening and night shift is one of...

15. Vitamin K used incorrectly.....INR 1.8

    creo replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would also check with the Pharmacist. They can also give you