rngeorge

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1. Insulin protocol---Q 1 hour accu checks

   rngeorge replied to VAC's topic in MICU

   We recently started to use the TGC (tight glucose control) protocol. Unfortunately, we cant use an arterial sample as our glucometer POCT will only take capillary blood. Besides using the finger pads, using the sides of the fingers gives more sites...

2. Computer Charting

   rngeorge replied to DarbyD's topic in Educators

   We have computerized charting at present. It takes more time to computer chart than conventional paper charting. Changing from a paper charting model to computers is painful at first, but it will get easier as staff get more used to it.

3. ACLS - Help!!

   rngeorge replied to kaseysmom's topic in Cardiac

   The ACLS text book is pretty adequate and simple. Here are a few tips for the mega code...Always use the clearing chant, do 5 point confirmation check after intubation, start drip after conversion of arrythmia, pulse check, drug shock routine and me...