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Calculating doses for IVPB eg. 6gram bolus. Please help.

Following up on my own question: How do you calculate the following (what is the formula) ? Medication is: 20 grams Magnesium Sulfate in 500 ml of D/W bag. Order is: Give 6grams (150 mls) loading dose via IV pump over 20-30min, then give 2gr/hr main...

Yes, I believe that is exactly my problem (the period of time is not specified) The orders do not say over what period of time the bolus should be administered. We usually give the bolus over 20 or 30 min. My point is, we DO that, but the orders don'...

Medication is supplied: 20 grams Magnesium Sulfate in 500 ml of D/W bag. Order is 6grams (150 mls) loading dose via IV pump then 2gr/hr maintenance dose. Pt diagnosis is severe pre-eclampsia. Management: 1st hour q 15min BP's, Resp, continuous Pusl...

It seems like Plastic Surgery or procedures like Botox and "Fillers" are becoming quite common-place. Who has an opinion on this? I have a few issues with this and questions. 1) Can it become addictive ? The Botox and "Fillers" appear to be so. ...

I have a new grandbaby 24 hrs old with congenital pneumonia. I am in the states, he is in the UK. Getting messages from my son which are very concerning to me. Last message:- "platelets gone down. Inflammatory levels gone up. New labs just drawn to s...

A friend has graduated. Cannot find a job. All job postings has as a requirement "at least one year's experience". Has anyone got suggestions what I tell this eager young lady who wants desperatley to work?

To WishNHopeNdreamN Thank you !! How encouraging. Your reply will cetainly help me in giving advice to this young friend who is going through a lot of anxiety and frustation as a new grad not being able to find a job.

WOW !!! Enlightening. I appreciate the diverse thoughts, attitudes and ideas. I wonder what the cost is? I know it varies greatly from provider to provider and the different options available. I am under the impression that it is +- $500.00 a syringe...

I'm so sorry to hear this. A friend's daughter is in the same boat. A bit discouraging but keep going....as someone mentioned above, get your foot in the door "somewhere". take a job in any area jsut as a start. I also believe it is a good idea to g...

Thank you for your reply. I will suggest that. Maybe she will need that little seed planted. She is young and living with her parent at the moment. Not sure how open she is to moving. But you're right, that may be her only option. Her father is push...

How difficult did you find it to find a job after graduating and how did you go about looking for a job?

What are the practices out there? It is sometimes impossible to monitor the Fhr during the placement of an epidural, especially with the patient sitting up, and leaning over, as is a very common positon for the pt. to assume for the placement. There ...

Thank you so much for all of your responses re EFM during an epidural insertion. Very interesting and enlightening.

I have a 23 mnth old grandchild who goes to bed with a bottle of milk. She wakes periodically at night and will be given more milk in a bottle. She has had re-current ear infections. Is there is a connection ? When should she be weaned from this habi...

Should a 2yr old still go to bed with a bottle of milk? She drinks a variety of fluids, using a sippy-cup during the day but goes to bed with a bottle of milk, and if she wakes up at night gets more milk in a bottle. She has had numerous ear infectio...

Thanks for the reply - it was helpful. Now, to tell my daughter-in-law !! She needs convincing about the ear infections. Also, she thinks the child needs the milk. I like the going away party thing. Thanks, once again.

What are the acuity guidelines where you work ? Have you ever felt unsafe with the acuity at any given time? If so, what did you do about it?

What are the general accuities in Labor and Delivery where you work and where you have worked. What problems if any were encountered with accuities. Did you ever feel unsafe with some accuities where you have worked and if so, why. How did you deal w...

I lived in Chandler and worked at St Joe's in Phoenix. I loooved Arizona. Miss it a lot. I am in Texas now - Dallas area. I miss those beautiful mountains, sunsets and crisp air. I even miss the dry heat !!! :angryfire

Entonox is Great Stuff !!! It is used in South Africa as well. I have been in the states for 4yrs now and no-one seems to know much about it at all. I pesrsonally had it for my births and used it widely in practice. Epidurals are the most popular ...

I am wondering whether you have sat for the exam yet? Wishing you lots of luck with it if you haven't. If you have written, how did it go? I am currently in the process of registering for it. I am so nervous about committing to the course as I have h...

Thank you, yes it helps and makes a lot of sense. :Melody: Thanks for the welcome, I think I'll spend a lot enjoyable time here. Maxie:p

Hi there, I am obviously new here. Loving the site and journeying through it. Have a lot of questions at this stage. This is but one !! What is a "Sticky"?