dawngloves

dawngloves BSN, RN

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  1. on call in NICU

    dawngloves replied to preemie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We got rid of on call. It was a PITA and not used

  2. Freezing breastmilk

    dawngloves replied to twallingrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope, never heard that. Wouldn't it have to be irraidiated to kill

  3. do people say this to you?

    dawngloves replied to ftr_bb_catchr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I heard that in nursing school too, so I did adult ICU, figured it wouldn't be as sad. Then my own child ended up in NICU and I saw it wasn't as sad as I'd been told. I sent more "packages" to the...

  4. dopamine and the neonate

    dawngloves replied to mmary2763's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe if you have to change out the fluids you may get a bolus or maybe even no Dopa for some time? But then that could happen with a TUC

  5. Brady baby

    dawngloves replied to shearernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :roll :roll Freakin'

  6. Brady baby

    dawngloves replied to shearernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You're looking for a Zebra, Prmenrs! I agree, but with a differential diagnosis of "Big Dumb Baby Syndrome" Yes, Shearernurse! Call that other hospital and tell us how that kid

  7. What do patients say that irks you?

    dawngloves replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh Please! Can I add one??! On more than one occasion I've been to a meconium or other shaky delivery and as we're suctioing, stiming,bagging the baby a family member will yell over to us, "How much...

  8. single umbilical artery

    dawngloves replied to Tweety's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen a few that were of no consequence and have a friend who's oldest had a two vessel cord. She was/is fine. Good luck to your

  9. Brady baby

    dawngloves replied to shearernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ITA agree Gompers. While that kid would get a septic w/u in our hospital, I'm not sure anything would come of it.Still some question to be answered.Why no serum glucose sent after an Accu Check of 38?...

  10. Irrigating NICU gavage tubes

    dawngloves replied to aecbegno's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Never irrigated a tube. I will pull back on a Repogle if I'm getting no drainage or instill a cc of air and pull

  11. TPN Tubing Change

    dawngloves replied to donnuchi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our tubing is q 72 h unless the mix has changed, then with the changed TPN.QD for

  12. working with tiny babies

    dawngloves replied to Undecided7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not sure. You might have problems starting IVs? How do you do with the big

  13. Laryngeal intubations?

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't imagine what our director is thinking of . Like I said, I am scared!!! Lord, help us! Renewing my NRP next month.Thought I'd be in and out of there, but with these changes.......Anyone want to...

  14. Failed Abortions

    dawngloves replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :yeahthat:

  15. Laryngeal intubations?

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I thought it would be better used for mec asp kids. But I think I heard that you can't suction with them? And what about meds given down the tube during a code? Wouldn't they go in the

  16. Undigested -vs- Partially Digested Residuals

    dawngloves replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Now you've lost

  17. Undigested -vs- Partially Digested Residuals

    dawngloves replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our docs would ask her, "Why are you checking residuals

  18. Laryngeal intubations?

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hear they are used in the OR. We are looking to utilze them in order to decrease tracheomalacia. I can't see doing this on

  19. Undigested -vs- Partially Digested Residuals

    dawngloves replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh yeah. You definatly have to fill the gut to promote digestion. More craziness. It's an art , not a

  20. Laryngeal intubations?

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here is an article that touches on it. I don't know much about it it, but I worry about long term effect on the airway and palate. maybe it would be good for term mec asp kids?...

  21. Undigested -vs- Partially Digested Residuals

    dawngloves replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have an attending that doesn't want to hear about less than a two hour residual on a continuous feed. The baby has the one hours worth going in and will have another hours worth there already....

  22. Undigested -vs- Partially Digested Residuals

    dawngloves replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It could be an early sign of NEC or intolerance, but sometimes it is the babies position or they just need that extra few minutes, especially if there is a formula change. There has been many a time...

  23. Undigested -vs- Partially Digested Residuals

    dawngloves replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will recheck an undigested feed in a half hour. If it's still there,peds usually tells me to refeed and hold the new one. If later that kid still has the feed in the belly, we'll most likely toss it...

  24. Failed Abortions

    dawngloves replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Kalico, I don't think there is a health care professional that could let anyone suffer needlessly,no matter how small or the circumstance.There is a lot of crazy propaganda out there, but when you...

  25. Failed Abortions

    dawngloves replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not exactly the New York Times is it? 22 weeker? That baby wouldn't last a week if it