suzy192

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1. Peds CVICU vs PICU

   suzy192 replied to Myprettykitty's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   i work in a combines cardiac/picu unit and i must say that the cardiacs can be the most challenging of all the patients. They are the ones everyone gets most nervous about. Being quite specialised you...

2. ETT tape - which brand do you use?

   suzy192 replied to PCICURN_JAV's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   my unit uses leucoplast, its very secure and sticks well to the skin. Only prob is when you have snotty kids, the tape doesnt stick well with excess moisture but then what tape does. The snotty kids...

3. Changing vasoactive drips

   suzy192 replied to heartcare57's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   In my unit we have a protocol to double pump if the child is unstable or on multiple inotropes. If its dopamine or dobutamine its can be just a quick change out but i like to double pump, then i get...