CABGx4

CABGx4 ASN, BSN, MSN, CRNA

Anesthesia

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  1. microteaching on temporary pacemaker

    CABGx4 replied to igsoon's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Why a patient would need temporary pacing would be a good place to

  2. PRN fluid boluses post open heart?

    CABGx4 replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We have orders to give 500cc albumin x2 for

  3. insulin administration

    CABGx4 replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! Give the long-acting insulin as scheduled and cover with the SS. Since long-acting insulins have no peak, the sliding scale will bring the glucose down quickly while the long-acting...

  4. Putting a mask on a spitter

    CABGx4 replied to NotFlo's topic in General Nursing

    My pt's get a mask and we're simply ruling out the flu. Personal safety trumps dignity.

  5. Will my debt load affect admission to a program?

    CABGx4 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am married, two young kids, mortgage, student loans from nursing school and a previous degree, car payment, and credit card debt. I know I should pay off as much as possible prior to starting a...

  6. Clogged feeding tubes

    CABGx4 replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    use a small syringe (10cc) filled with most any liquid. i will plunge the syringe until you break loose the clog. be careful though, if you do not have a good seal, you will spray yourself or your...

  7. Gay and Lesbian SRNAs attending AANA Seattle Conference

    CABGx4 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why is sexual orientation relevant to being an anesthesia

  8. Ambulate with Femoral Lines

    CABGx4 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If they are healthy enough to ambulate, the femoral line (arterial or venous) needs to be dc'd and access moved a little further north. Femoral lines should be for emergency access and kept in for...

  9. Found a free site that teaches ICU concepts

    CABGx4 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    How do I get the "ICU Rounds" podcasts onto my ipod. I can only get them to play, but cannot sync??

  10. Can someone explain this mess to me?? sorry so long

    CABGx4 replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Get out of the nursing home asap!! I suggest hospital, unless you're an lpn, then get your rn and move to hospital. I could never do the nsg home, for all the reasons you described. If it's not...

  11. Found a free site that teaches ICU concepts

    CABGx4 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a couple more: www.icufaqs.com and www.ccmtutorials.com the first is very extensive on many aspects of critical care. ccm tutorials covers basic critical care topics, but is geared more...

  12. Multiple Drips - Did I do the right thing?

    CABGx4 replied to nursingdude78's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    she sounded hypovolemic. if the hemothorax could have caused her to lose enough volume, plus insensible loss which doesn't ever get enough attention, or if the chest tubes clotted and she could have...

  13. Boom in CRNA interest...thoughts?

    CABGx4 replied to Agrippa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The financial reward of becoming a CRNA is one of the MANY reasons I am working toward that goal. I feel the salary reflects the immense responsibility that comes with being an anesthesia provider....

  14. How much lorazepam have you given....

    CABGx4 replied to sassyrn333's topic in MICU, SICU

    etoh/drug withdrawls= my least favorite

  15. MICU interview...is a follow-up email appropriate?

    CABGx4 replied to palmettogirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I sent an email to the shift supervisor that interviewed me recently. I have no idea if it helped, but I got the job so... I don't know why it wouldn't be appropriate?? Thank you letters have...

  16. What Personalioty Does Best in ICU Nursing?

    CABGx4 replied to JMomBaby's topic in MICU, SICU

    one thing that is guaranteed is that however you think your day is going to is...IT WILL NOT!! the sooner you come to terms with that fact, the better off you'll be. granted, some days are quite...

  17. removing dialysis increases temp

    CABGx4 replied to bjaeram's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I had a pt like that recently. He was septic from a ruptured gallbladder. Similar scenario. OK so CRRT typically lowers your body's core temp because you are dialyizing a persons 37 degree blood (or...

  18. Top 10 CT-ICU drugs

    CABGx4 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey all, I am leaving my position in the MICU/CCU after 2 years for a spot in the CT-ICU. During the interview, the clinician said they primarily use 10 (cardiac) drugs for the OH patients. Can...

  19. Top 10 CT-ICU drugs

    CABGx4 replied to CABGx4's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No, they said I will orient to the OH pt's right away (probably not the first day or maybe even week). Anyway, the unit just opened this month so it is a new environment for the whole

  20. Top 10 CT-ICU drugs

    CABGx4 replied to CABGx4's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    thank you for all of the replies!! I am familiar with most but was looking for CT-ICU specific drugs. You have all listed drugs that I need to learn so again, thank

  21. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    CABGx4 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I never do but my wife always gives me

  22. Pt. on vent in cardiac arrest - would she continue breathing?

    CABGx4 replied to jetson's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good replies from all! Patients will find ways to up and die on you when you least expect it, so you have to keep a vigilant eye on them. If the patient is in PEA (pulseless electrical activity),...

  23. CVICU Interview Help!

    CABGx4 replied to CA RN 444's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Have a good reason why you want to work there or ICU in general. Since you have no experience to show off, you need to sell yourself. They want to know that you can handle the pressure of a...

  24. What is a good sedative for a hypotensive patient?

    CABGx4 replied to nursingdude78's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Most of our critical care MD's use fentanyl/versed combo if propofol is contraindicated. Precedex has been used but long-term use has not been studied. If volume is not your issue, then adding a...

  25. Proning

    CABGx4 replied to nightshift82's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use KCI here in Pittsburgh and rotoprones are still in use. We switch patients to the Triadyne once they have tolerated being supine for a while and are relatively stable. Then consult for a...