KelseyRN2007

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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