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  1. MAP=60? Why wait to treat?

    PetERNurse replied to sewnew's topic in MICU, SICU

    There's no magic behind the number 60 either. No magic, just physics. GFR drops significantly at MAP Remember, you want to treat a patient's physiology, not a number. Monitor trends. If the BP is...

  2. Defining nursing with a single word...

    PetERNurse replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    Intriguing

  3. bloodgases

    PetERNurse replied to Iowa RN2006's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    BTW that last part was not directed at anyone here per se, just a general observation of

  4. bloodgases

    PetERNurse replied to Iowa RN2006's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just need to clear a few things up.. first: ph less than 7.35 = acidosis ph more than 7.45 = alkalosis pH does not determine whether the patient has an acidosis or alkalosis (sorry pet peeve of mine)....

  5. California nurses and medical marijuana

    PetERNurse replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in Pain Management

    This is the issue. An MD can RECOMMEND you use it for certain conditions, but not prescribe. Personally, I think there is much less harm done by smoking pot than drinking alcohol (if either are done...

  6. Veterinary Technician or RN?

    PetERNurse replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Nursing Career

    You are correct in that it does not always transfer state-to-state. NAVTA is looking to get rid of the "alternate route" method. The problem is that each state decides it's own method of...

  7. Veterinary Technician or RN?

    PetERNurse replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Nursing Career

    When I was seriously considering getting my DVM, I was actually surprised at how low level the pre-reqs for the vet schools in the surrounding states were. I'd met the chem and math requirements...

  8. Veterinary Technician or RN?

    PetERNurse replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Nursing Career

    SugarBabe- You are correct. However, if you are not licensed you cannot perform VT tasks, such as induction of general anesthesia, splinting/casting, etc. There are many tasks you can perform once...

  9. Veterinary Technician or RN?

    PetERNurse replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Nursing Career

    Some states have a "grandfather" or "alternate route" that allows assistants with X years experience, a degree in a related field (biology for example), and/or extensive CE hours (usually hundreds) in...

  10. Veterinary Technician or RN?

    PetERNurse replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Nursing Career

    This is equivalent to a MA calling themselves an RN. This is now illegal in many states, as the title "veterinary technician" is protected by law for those who have veterinary technician

  11. Veterinary Technician or RN?

    PetERNurse replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with most of what was said here. However, I know many specialty veterinary technicians who make over $30/hr and are not in management (including myself, though I am a nursing supervisor with...

  12. bloodgases

    PetERNurse replied to Iowa RN2006's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    pH determines whether the patient has an acidemia or alkalemia. CO2 determines the respiratory component, HCO3 determines the metabolic component, being an acidosis or alkalosis. You can have a normal...

  13. Veterinary Technician or RN?

    PetERNurse replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Nursing Career

    I work as a veterinary technician in a state-of-the-art ICU. I manage patients who are on mechanical ventilators, require vasopressors, etc. The nice thing about being a veterinary technician is...

  14. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    PetERNurse replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    I akin this to saying only those who have a degree in automotive engineering can call themselves "mechanics". or saying those with a degree in veterinary nursing cannot call themselves a "nurse"...

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

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

    I think the OP question has been answered. However some have stated some other issues which should be addressed. If a patient arrests while on the ventilator, the ventilator will continue breathing...

  16. Respiratory Care Flow Rates/ Student needs help!

    PetERNurse replied to SearchYourSoul's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Brain fart. Gila is right. Have to first calc your air:o2 ratio, your air flow, and add that to your o2 flow. Have never seen the cool add the ratio trick. Allows you to skip a step. Thanks

  17. Respiratory Care Flow Rates/ Student needs help!

    PetERNurse replied to SearchYourSoul's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    0.8 L / 1.2 sec = 0.67 L/sec = 40 L/min IFR (which of course is affected by rise time) If your O2 flow rate is 12 L/min, but that is only 40% of your system's flow, your total system flow is: 12 / 0.4...

  18. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    PetERNurse replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe one day it will get to that point. Point is, I don't care if my doctor is titled Dr., or Grand Pubah, the EDUCATION is what matters. Titles are made up. You can't "make up" education. It's...

  19. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    PetERNurse replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    By definition, a nurse is one who "cares for the sick or infirmed". Therefore it is not inaccurate for these non-RN types to be called nurses when they are performing the act of nursing. We all have...

  20. how quickly someone can go downhill.

    PetERNurse replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Your first study listed not only has small study size, but the abstract is misleading. The majority of patients did not meet inclusion criteria because they either improved with diuretic therapy or...

  21. how quickly someone can go downhill.

    PetERNurse replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I wasn't aware that loop diuretics are no longer indicated in pulmonary congestion secondary to heart failure (sarcasm). This is of course assuming that this patient had pulmonary...

  22. a question about cardiac arrest w/asystole!

    PetERNurse replied to YZ1911's topic in General Nursing

    Asystole is most common arrest rhythm in dogs and cats (and human peds too), in contrast to v fib in adults. We see this rhythm (or lack of) frequently and while are able to get ROSC, I'd say only...

  23. Nitrogen Wash Out

    PetERNurse replied to canoehead's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know this is an old post, but I think some are confusing oxygen toxicity with nitrogen washout. Oxygen toxicity occurs due to oxidative damage to various organs, mainly lungs, causing an ARDS-like...