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  1. Precedex

    my2sons posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Anyone using Precedex with their CABs? What is your experience? I think I like it so

  2. ? for CVICU Nurses!

    my2sons posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    What are y'all using for post-op pain control? All I've got are MS 2mg IV Q 1h PRN while on ventilator, Demerol 75mg/Phenergan IM Q 3h PRN, Vicodin when taking PO. This makes it tough to medicate...

  3. Weirnike-Korsakoff Syndrome

    my2sons posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Anyone have any firsthand experience with this? Close family member was recently diagnosed with this by a psychiatrist. She apparently was a long term ETOH drinker with a recent binge, which she was...

  4. Lowest H/H I ever saw...

    my2sons posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    ...was on a post gastric bypass reversal. Worked with her all night, vitals stable as a rock. Feelin' fine, SaO2 99% on room air, SR 78, BP 120's, tummy soft, minimal pain, minimal serosang drainage...

  5. Pill identification--need help

    my2sons posted a topic in Emergency

    I figured an ED nurse would be the best resource for this: Any websites that have pics you use to identify pills? A friend of mine found a handful of blue and white capsules in her teenage...

  6. embarrassing moments

    my2sons replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    My co-worker was assessing a lady who he thought was gorked and he let out a loud, disgusting fart in her room. The "gorked" patient opened her eyes and said, "Well, I hope you feel better,

  7. MICU/SICU - why open heart patients have high blood sugar?

    my2sons replied to telefloornurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Stress response, drips, and drugs. Epinephrine frequently causes hyperglycemia, as do some iv steroids commonly used for lung

  8. Emergency or Critical Care..Its up in the Air!!??!!

    my2sons replied to jellybeanmead's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both SICU and ED for a long time. My advice is this: Get into a good ICU (read: one with an official internship!) and give it at least a year. (Preferably two or three.) I have seen...

  9. Getting Fat Because of Work Schedule?

    my2sons replied to tofutti's topic in General Nursing

    I would run stairs during my 30 minute lunch breaks. My co-workers thought it was weird, especially during the night shift, but it worked for me. I found it to be a great stress reliever, as well as...

  10. Med school graduation gift ideas

    my2sons posted a topic in General Nursing

    Help me come up with a meaningful/clever gift for my little brother (33) who is graduating from medical school in June. I'm at a complete loss over what to give him. (I had planned on a really good...

  11. Who's going to NTI next month?

    my2sons replied to HillaryC's topic in MICU, SICU

    mmm...still recovering from last year....

  12. Post-Open Heart Surgery Job

    my2sons replied to Cleveland-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My sister took a travel assignment in Naples. Absolutely gorgeous beaches. And lots of rich old

  13. Med school graduation gift ideas

    my2sons replied to my2sons's topic in General Nursing

    I'm bumping this up for more ideas. So far, the vacation $ idea sounds pretty good. He lives with his girlfriend of 3 years, who is also graduating from med school and I could give it as a grad gift...

  14. shoes for aching backs

    my2sons replied to Lori RN_09_2b's topic in General Nursing

    Another Dansko fan! They are not expensive, if you consider how long they will last you. I bought mine 1/2 size bigger and use nice insoles that I change every six months or so. The only gripe that...

  15. Stupid things I did when I was a New Grad

    my2sons posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Let's have fun with this one! I showed up for work bright and early at 7am for a week before I figured out that the shift actually started at 6:45 am... I piggybacked an antibiotic to my Nipride drip...

  16. Any other good critical care conference

    my2sons replied to tammyg652's topic in MICU, SICU

    Another vote for TRENDS in Philadelphia. I think it is better than NTIs by a long

  17. Post-Open Heart Surgery Job

    my2sons replied to Cleveland-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What you are looking for is usually termed a "CV Recovery" Unit, and they are out there. St. Luke's in Houston has one. From what I understand, they do "pure" recovery (rewarming, VS stabilization,...

  18. Precedex

    my2sons replied to my2sons's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Right. 24 hours is the maximum. I hit a snag with it though. The bag that the MDA hung in the OR was about to run dry and our pharmacy would not mix or release another bag to me. Their policy will...

  19. Favorite, Fun, Weird, and Scandalous Symptoms and Diagnosis...

    my2sons replied to doctordefender's topic in Nursing Humor

    "...plan is to work the patient up for Perry Carditis..." Obviously a dictation error, but sometimes they are the most

  20. levels

    my2sons replied to nu570's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Contact your supplier for transducers and transducer holders. They will give them to you for free if you ask

  21. Common Drips Used in CCU

    my2sons replied to DangJ's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've found that ggts depend on your MDA. Or is it the area of the country? Up north I remember lots of Dop, Dob, Nipride, Propofol and Hespan. Down south seems to be Epi, Neo, Milrinone, NTG, and...

  22. To thump or not to thump....

    my2sons replied to 123456yy's topic in MICU, SICU

    If I see it, I thump it. Always. Meanwhile, I'm calling for the crash cart. I've seen it work too many times not to try

  23. Personal Experience: Best Trauma ICU to work in?

    my2sons replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    Why not try SICU at Hamot? Or maybe you're already

  24. Meds you hate to give....

    my2sons replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Adenosine, definitely. I don't really care for the flatline, thank you! 2. Demerol/phenergan combo. Wigs many old people right

  25. Notes In Your Pocket

    my2sons replied to nesje30's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have critical care drug info card that attaches to my badge holder with my hospital's standard loading dose, concentrations, etc. Also, I keep the latest and greatest ACLS protocol information in...