dawngloves

dawngloves BSN, RN

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  1. Pneumograms

    dawngloves replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope. Only if the kid is close to going home and has a lot of brady's, especially after

  2. Practice guideline regarding the use of Oxygen and SaO2 in Preterm Infants

    dawngloves replied to skysurfer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, I was having problems with the download as well. SaO2 Limits in Preemies: 35 weeks, over 95% Do you stimulate : For bradys At which value do you stimulate the Infant? HR How many sec. Do you...

  3. Tips for Starting IVs in Level II neonates

    dawngloves replied to Ellen59's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I always look at the feet in big kids first. No fat there and the veins are easier to visualize. I think you just need to practice. that's the best way to learn what way works for you. I was trained...

  4. bedside surgery

    dawngloves replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a seperate room for surgical procedures.It's only yards away, but very unstable babes we have done PDA ligations at the

  5. Looking for stoma care info

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good idea! We should have an inservice. I'll talk to our clin

  6. The use of sucrose in NICU please respond:

    dawngloves replied to cajrio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Doesn't anyone use Sweetease? We use that, no order needed. One dip q 5 minutes x 3 max. Not on intubated or NPO kids....

  7. Vaginal birth not linked to urinary incontinence

    dawngloves replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :chuckle Than can someone tell me why I peed myself in the supermarket a week after my child was born? How about stool? Lord knows I just made it to the toilet sometimes!

  8. Suctioning with mec at delivery

    dawngloves replied to midwife2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Now we'll have to stand at the foot of the bed slapping the bulb suction out of the OB's

  9. NIMV and trauma

    dawngloves replied to Super RT's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is it just me, or is there little advantage of NIMV? I have seen more kiddos reintubated from NIMV than if they waited and went on CPAP.The trauma to the nose is worse than with CPAP. I don't think...

  10. Umbilical clamp cutter

    dawngloves replied to Marijke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't imagine how this would be a problem, unless it was that the diapers don't fit properly. A pp mentioned an umbilical hernia. I have no idea how a cord clamp could cause

  11. Age when you had your first child?

    dawngloves replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think because we as a society are living longer with a good quality of life, that that would be of no worry. Even if you have a child at 40, I would hope by the time I'm 65 my child would be on...

  12. NIMV and trauma

    dawngloves replied to Super RT's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not that I'm aware, but good point! What kind of settings are you using to start off with? We've also increased our use of NIMV, (big hurry to extubate anymore) but we see your usual breakdown of the...

  13. Age when you had your first child?

    dawngloves replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with SBE. Age is of no matter. If it was some people would/should never have children. I had my first at 30. Waited until I finished school, had a job, bought a house. Worked for me. Maybe not...

  14. Flushing lines.

    dawngloves posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What do you use to flush your lines? NSS or sterile water? Heparinized? How many mls for a PIV? PICC? We are debating not using heparin for our flushes, even PICCs.Worried we'll clot off alot of...

  15. VBAC Questions

    dawngloves replied to Sleepy_Princess's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There was an article in the Washington Post on Thursday: Once a C-Section, Always a C-Section? Women Who Want to Try Labor on Later Deliveries Are Increasingly Refused By Rob Stein Washington Post...

  16. Umbilical clamp cutter

    dawngloves replied to Marijke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use something that looks like needle nose pliers, but are sharp. It has a clear cover on the end to protect the baby.You can cut the clip part so it pops right open. I have no idea who makes...

  17. Flushing lines.

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had an orientee one day draw up a syringe of water from a Mead Johnson bottle to mix meds with.She showed me how much she drew up and I was like, 'Ummm, did you get it out of this bottle??!!"...

  18. Looking for stoma care info

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oooo! Thanks for that hint on warming the wafer first! That seems to be the big problem.

  19. Looking for stoma care info

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are pretty much on our own. Our Clin spec helps when she has a chance. We really need an inservice on affixing the pouches. If we aren't sure, how can we show the

  20. Looking for out of print publication

    dawngloves replied to Lyn M's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd like to have that book too!! :rotfl: Just keep looking on Amazon and Half.com I guess. Good luck and let us know if ou find

  21. Flushing lines.

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I use it to mix my ampicillin. You know I don't mean the stuff in the volu feeder bottles, right?

  22. Suctioning with mec at delivery

    dawngloves replied to midwife2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's what we do

  23. Back to the NICU :)

    dawngloves replied to nnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :chuckle My cut off is

  24. Test for ROM

    dawngloves replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wouldn't it be possible for leakage from the amnio site, thus providing a false

  25. Emergency Evacuation Aprons

    dawngloves replied to donnuchi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    God help me the day I have to use one! I am deathly afraid of