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I've done it before, but it depends on which kind of a manual BP cuff it is. Usually you pull the metal part (the entire circle part that does the measuring) off of the tubing portion. then, you can usually take a small screwdriver (which might have come with it) and place it into the metal portion that the tubing was connected to...you can then calibrate. Hope this helps!

thanks Kathy! That's great info!

Howdy! I'm brand new to OB and am just trying to see what is recommended practice for LDRP. I am not a member of AWHONN yet, but I was just wondering what they say about these things. 1. Is it mandatory to have a crash cart for Mother's on the unit? 2. Is it recommended to use high dose pitocin? (Is it wrong if they use it?) 3. Should nurses be ACLS certified due to medications such as magnessium? 4. is it OK for nurses to mix their own pitocin (is this common practice?) like I said, these are probably stupid questions, but I am completely new to this world of OB and am trying to figure out what the standards of care are. Thanks!

I'm a new nurse to PA and am trying to learn about the rules and regulations in PA. I was wondering if PA has anything for safe harbor? (Or is there anything to protect you if you are given an unsafe assignment?) Thanks!!