KelseyRN2007

KelseyRN2007 has 6 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Swan-Ganz catheters in PCU

   KelseyRN2007 replied to Lev's topic in Cardiac

   Interesting, I cannot imagine sending a patient out with a swan. Do they wedge on PCUs too? We generally stabilize the patient on a Milrinone dose then transfer. The MD can then order titration of...

2. Swan-Ganz catheters in PCU

   KelseyRN2007 replied to Lev's topic in Cardiac

   If a patient is sick enough to need a Swan they belong in the ICU. All our open heart patients have them but they are generally pulled

3. Insulin and Levophed drips on cardiovascular unit

   KelseyRN2007 replied to heartnurse2012's topic in Cardiac

   If they are wanting to send balloon pumps to the step down & Levophed gtts to the floor, what exactly qualifies a patient for ICU status in your