dawngloves

dawngloves BSN, RN

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  1. Simply Thick

    dawngloves replied to BlueYYsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :rotfl: Us too! Ours sleep standing up. I am so worried about one sliding out of bed!

  2. Scrub or handwash?

    dawngloves replied to Mimi2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've worked in 3 NICUs. All three required a three minute scrub, only one cover

  3. Please complete this hypothetical, preemie discussion:

    dawngloves replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm going to have to agree here. There is no definate X and Y answer.A nurse or doctor that tells you diferent is no good. I've seen both ends of the spectrum as well. 34 weekers that go home with mom...

  4. Need Input from the Pros

    dawngloves replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is stressful! The steroids are going to help out lung wise, but you know every day in utero is very beneficial.If the baby comes in the next week or so, it's going to be a long road, although a...

  5. The nightmare...dealing with fetal demises

    dawngloves replied to Mat-ctr-Rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is a seminar offered on this type of bereavment in my area. If you are in the Harrisburg, PA area PM me and I'll find out about it for

  6. Babies that are choking-- HELP PLEASE!!

    dawngloves replied to LINUS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Jolie is right. You always gotta think ABC. Airway Breathing Circulation. I've only seen a vagal response a couple of times with deep suction and it's been when the baby was a couple of minutes old....

  7. Babies that are choking-- HELP PLEASE!!

    dawngloves replied to LINUS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My guess is that they are coughing up all the maternal junk in their lungs and belly. I suggest you get a preceptor or charge nurse ASAP to show you how to deep suction. You may find yourself alone...

  8. Question about crystal meth

    dawngloves replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oddly enough, I just read an article about how it is popular among young, gay men in our area. Explains why I've never seen any babies withdrawl from it.

  9. Preemie/NICU-isms

    dawngloves replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love to see the "Happy Butt" sign!

  10. Information sought on bears with hearts

    dawngloves replied to cajrio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I used it with my daughter. Put me to sleep more often than her! Have you considered tape recorders with tapes of heartbeats?. I don't recall the bear being machine

  11. Adding Fortifier ??

    dawngloves replied to cmorriscat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It was more of a "Do you like powder or liquid better? What kind of packaging do you like?" type of session. I think they got $100 for their

  12. Adding Fortifier ??

    dawngloves replied to cmorriscat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our LC recently attended a product development session on how to make fortifying easier. They may have a "creamer" with liquid fortifier out

  13. Preemie/NICU-isms

    dawngloves replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think mine would be appreciated by parent either. Jelly Baby: Looking at the light :Brady that requires

  14. 17 lb baby!

    dawngloves replied to ayndim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :rotfl: I thought only I noticed that! I call them,

  15. Closed suction systems

    dawngloves replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You all have NO hooked up to your bag/masks.

  16. PDA ligation in non-symptomatic infants?

    dawngloves replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Now that just blows my mind! No, if they are fine we let them go and follow up with cardiology

  17. A bizarre bit of NICU history

    dawngloves replied to rn/writer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hatbox Baby is based on these exhibitions and is historically accurate. Very good

  18. 17 lb baby!

    dawngloves replied to ayndim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Given that this baby appears to be under an oxyhood with a PIV in his right hand, (running D10 no doubt), I'm sure she was an uncontrolled

  19. Closed suction systems

    dawngloves replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Ice! Long time no see! We use closed with oscillators. Sometimes if the kid is on a conventional vent and has a lot of secretions and needs frequent suctioning. I have to say, I don't like to...

  20. IM Injections in premies

    dawngloves replied to LeashRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just reminded me of an incident when I was to give Synagis to a kid going home. I was at the bedside of my other pt, a 600 gramer, and the pharmast walks in. I wave him over and ask if that's my...

  21. Using HFV in isolettes

    dawngloves replied to Tina22's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The kids we have on HFV are on warmerbeds, (term mec asp) or already in Giraffes because they were micros. On the off chance the Giraffes are all being used, we use the Airshields, but haven't seen...

  22. Turning off lipids in infected babies

    dawngloves replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Really? Never heard of

  23. EKG Lead Placement

    dawngloves replied to NICUnewbie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We hated the puppies! We'd change them once a shift because they'g fall off. Forget having them stay on a 24 weeker! We tried putting a little water on them and that did nothing.Kitties are somewhat...

  24. Tenet Hospital

    dawngloves replied to Choircat's topic in General Nursing

    After Tenet bought the hospital I worked for the staffing went downhill fast. Everything went downhill. Follow the advice of the previous

  25. Baby IV's!!

    dawngloves replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have big feet.