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Thank you!!

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 line.

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 lumen.

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 syringe and use another one to flush? Could anyone clarify, please?

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 way)

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 safely. Usually the heparin drip is restarted right after the procedure

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

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

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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 too.

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 factors that can influence them (for instance, diabetes and insulin related to Potassium or hypoalbuminemia realted to hypocalcemia). Or the protocols should be very detailed and complex and this would be too complicated. These treatments should be patient specific.

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

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 advancing rapidly and pretty soon will see more scopes of the small bowel (enteroscopies are done sporadically at this point,we did only a few in the last 2 years) and new ways to treat different gi problems endoscopically.

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 us (usually the most senior) and has a full assignment. Does your charge RN has an assignment or her duty is being charge ? Thanks

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