James Bond replied to ccer99's topic in Critical Care
I have heard nothing new on this. Since the disclaimer from the package insert on the strips says the should not done via a finger stick on ICU patients we are mandated to do it that way. I agree it's...
James Bond replied to ccer99's topic in Critical Care
I called and spoke to the FDA in regards to this. The person I spoke to, who was a nurse thought it was a ridiculous idea to either place a central line or stick someone on an hourly basis. I have...
James Bond replied to nicurnmay2006's topic in Arizona Nursing
I think the greatest challenge to the delivery of care I have faced over the past 30 years is the loss of autonomy. I am unable to do what I know I need to do as the result of the systems that have...
I am curious if anyone has noticed any difference in complications when comparing peripheral IV's to saline locks. Preferably I would like to find some sort of evidence based article that illustrates...
This is a great question. We were recently required to obtain ACLS and NRP for our PICU. I certainly don't mind having the extra knowledge. The lack of consistency in the way it's applied however...
James Bond replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing
Can anyone point me to some evidence that supports using NRP in lieu of PALS for the Pediatric ICU setting? We are being required to do this in our Pedi ICU even though we do not float or attend...
Unfortunately in todays world of nursing this has become the norm in many places. There are not so many places you can run to anymore to remove yourself from the battle field situations that we have...
I have for years attempting to get the powers that be have the ED work ofset shifts from the rest of the facility. If I'm working 7-7 they should be working 6-6 or 8-8. I don't see where it would be...