LRichardson

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1. Securing ET tubes

   LRichardson replied to mcline's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   We tape our ETT and use a bite block... we tried the holders and had a horrible time doing complete mouth care.. oral secretions were almost impossible to get out.. as well as the slippage that...

2. INTRA AROTIC BALLOON PUMP RATIO/RN/PT

   LRichardson replied to mror44's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I'm in Oklahoma City... there is no written policy stating that IABP patients are 1:1... in most cases they are 1:1 but it's not because they are on the balloon pump as much as it is because they are...

3. 10:03 PM

   LRichardson posted a topic in International Nursing

   Oh Vindin.. there's always room for LOVE!!! I loved that post.. and whereever Tina is.. I hope he finds her.. GOOD LUCK

4. Shift report form

   LRichardson replied to MaryCQB's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Mary, wow.. that's a lot of information to give in a report.. seems like a lot of it the newer nurses should know to look up themselves.. like meds.. rather than have someone telling them.. just a...

5. central lines

   LRichardson replied to pjdk9's topic in MICU, SICU

   When referring to internal jugular vs subclavian .. you're referring to place of origin, correct?? I think the problem is when the origin is the subclavian and the catheter winds up into the internal...

6. central lines

   LRichardson replied to pjdk9's topic in MICU, SICU

   is no documentation to prove it's harmful. >> Your doctor is out of line on several fronts.. first.. he's going against hospital policy which states you must have xray results (and DUH I bet...

7. CCU - Removal of Femoral Sheath by Registered Nurses

   LRichardson replied to CWhite's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   > Our protocol is to use 25 to 50mg Meperidine IVP prior to sheath removal. The rationale is to promote relaxation for the patient and prevent vagaling down. I'm curious about something else.....