Thank you all for your comments. This is very helpful information. Pretty much reinforced what I kinda already knew which is that I need to start looking for ER jobs, Im sure I will get TNCC if Im...
SWAT RN replied to Silverlight2010's topic in MICU, SICU
Always always ALWAYS keep your balloon syringe empty and the clamp LOCKED. If you accidentally wedged that balloon when you turned your pt and didnt notice you'd have a major sentinal
SWAT RN replied to happyhaeju's topic in MICU, SICU
The rate of infusion really just depends on why your giving it. As far as why its ok to run it fast...my guess is that its safe because it does not require type and crossmatch. I always run it wide...
Hi Ive been a nurse for 7 years. 6 years in a couple ICUs, most recently 3 years in the MICU at a very large inner city Level One - tons of sepsis, shock, CRRT, Rotoprones, Oscilators... rarely a few...