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1. ScvO2 vs functional hgb saturation?

   christophermiles replied to christophermiles's topic in Critical Care

   Thanks for the response, cowboyardee. Arterial sample was NOT used. Sample was mixed venous drawn from a PICC. After doing some Googling it appears functional and fractional hgb sat can be used...

2. ScvO2 vs functional hgb saturation?

   christophermiles replied to christophermiles's topic in Critical Care

   Thanks for the reply, offlabel. I understand the role of dobutamine as it relates to this pt's scenario. My confusion arises from the apparent fact that the MICU team was using functional hgb sat from...

3. ScvO2 vs functional hgb saturation?

   christophermiles posted a topic in Critical Care

   In terms of addressing a pt's Rt sided HF and pulmonary htn, can ScvO2 and functional hgb sat be used interchangeably when titrating dobutamine? Background: pt is now listed for lung transplant and...

4. Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

   christophermiles replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

   Thanks for all the suggestions and comments, everyone. I'm still waiting for my authorization to test, but, whatever I decide, I'll be sure to update this thread. Thanks

5. Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

   christophermiles replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

   TheCommuter, $2,000 was the minimum goal; it'll probably be around $3,000. I agree with your comment, but I'll deliver pizzas if that's all I can

6. Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

   christophermiles replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

   Hello everyone! OK, so I posted this in the General forum and am now posting here to see what Washingtonians think. I just graduated from an ASN program in Indiana and now have the perfect opportunity...

7. Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

   christophermiles replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

   Thanks for the comment, PintheD! My goal was to leave with at least $2,000. Do you think that would be sufficient

8. Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

   christophermiles replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

   Thanks, not.done.yet and TheCommuter. I'm now beginning to think it might be better to find something (assuming "something" exists) in Indianapolis, get at least a year under my belt, then move. I've...

9. Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

   christophermiles posted a topic in Washington Nursing

   Hello, everyone! I've been a long time reader of allnurses.com but this is my first time posting. I'm looking for advice/suggestions. Here's my story: About three weeks ago I graduated from an ASN...