Hi there. Looking for opinions and experience with bariatric patients. Of importance- are there set numbers of staff required to "turn and position" pt's whose weight exceed 350 lbs? All and any...
diprivankt replied to diprivankt's topic in MICU, SICU
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT. i AGREE THAT BARIATRIC PT'S SHOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. UNFORTUNATELY OUR 253 BED"ALL PRIVATE ROOMS" HOSPITAL DOES NOT HAVE DOORWAYS THAT ALLOW PASSAGE OF BIG BOY BEDS...NEVER...
diprivankt replied to Marlo2bRN's topic in MICU, SICU
Hi there. As a 3 1/2 yr MICU nurse who started in ICU straight out of nursing school, good choice in moving to ICU. Assess your co-workers and align yourself with the ones whom you respect for their...