snakeRN

snakeRN specializes in cardiac ICU.

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1. extubation after cabg?

   snakeRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in CCU

   i work with fresh heart surgeries everyday. most of the patients come back from surgery on a ventilator mode of SIMV, which is a weaning mode. we draw blood gases upon return to the unit to check their status, then periodically. when the ABG is no lo...

2. Any Good Advise on Time Management for Critical Care Nurse new to unit

   snakeRN replied to angelique777's topic in Cardiac

   With time management, there are several key things to keep in mind. First, consider ur pt assignment and which u need to see first. Always see the sickest pt first. You dont want to be coding a pt you havent seen yet. Next after assessing a pt, immed...

3. Has anyone used Natrecor on their unit?

   snakeRN replied to maryangel's topic in Cardiac

   i work in a ccu and most of the time Natrecor infusions are done on the telemetry floors. However, with this drug, there does need to be and increase in the frequecey of the patients vital signs, as this drug can cause marked hypotension. The drug is...