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    Oscillators

    prmenrs replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's exactly
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    Oscillators

    prmenrs replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I forgot to mention that the child was PARALYZED. :angryfire:banghead: "..couldn't you just bag the kiddo REALLY REALLY FAST with super TINY breaths?.." Sorry! NO.
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    Oscillators

    prmenrs replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The name of the game is to prevent barotrauma. Hence the increased use of non-invasive ventilation in recent years. But oscillators were great. Only problem was when the cardiologists come around to...
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    Oscillators

    prmenrs replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    See if this helps: https://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/347/9/633. Also, check in Merenstein and Gardner, chapter 23, p
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    To Terminate or Not to Terminate

    prmenrs replied to Justhere's topic in General Nursing

    I think they made the right decision FOR THEIR FAMILY in both instances. May God bless him and his family (and his
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    Adoption

    prmenrs replied to babiesRmylife's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did. The "rules" depend on State and local laws/regulations. If there is a family member who wants the child, they would have preference. Some areas try to match up ethnicity, others don't....
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    Thinking of Making a Change

    prmenrs replied to sunny17's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would be in favor of the transfer. You'll definitely learn more and be more challenged. Your plan for transitioning is a good one.
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    nurses from maintenance point of view

    prmenrs replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    We have to leave call bells, etc., w/in reach of the pt. Sometimes, that means securing it to the bed in some way.
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    Large placenta = c-section???

    prmenrs replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's possible they are suspicious of a placenta acreta; if that's what it is, they need to do a stat hysterectomy to prevent her from bleeding to death very, very rapidly. If that's the case, they...
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    nurses from maintenance point of view

    prmenrs replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry you had that experience w/L&D. That should never have
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    nurses from maintenance point of view

    prmenrs replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    Sailor--it was years ago! That unit has been remodeled, and I'm not there so I'm afraid I don't care what the "weather" is over there! The unit I'm currently working in, we DO have thermostat...
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    nurses from maintenance point of view

    prmenrs replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work on a unit in which we could not control the AC/Heat. So we were forever calling over there to tell them it was too hot or too cold. One pm shift, I opened a cupboard door and it fell...
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    er visitors...a funny

    prmenrs replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    I googled the Gomer Scale and these were the results:
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    Do you know your Blood Type?

    prmenrs replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    O+ I used to donate-even made the "gallon club", and once donated white cells and platelets (BRRRR!). I don't donate much any more--I tend to be anemic for some reason. I'm also on a lot of...
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    How to NOT cry at work

    prmenrs replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/MTP. If you're feeling that close to the edge, it's worth talking to a psychiatrist and perhaps going on an antidepressant. I used to feel like the mythical character Sisyphous, doomed to...
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    Looking to relocate son with developmental disabilities

    prmenrs replied to Jayhawk's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Opening post is dated Jan 2005. Just an
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    You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    prmenrs replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "...But there is always the pneumatic tube system with it's 1 kilo weight limit!..." Snort! Sure glad I wasn't drinking
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    Ankle Sprain Need Advice

    prmenrs replied to AprilCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Since it is against the TOS to offer medical advice, I need to close this thread. You could try Googling sprained ankle and see if web MD or some such could give you an idea about the course of the...
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    Difference in Umbilical Hernia and Omphalocele

    prmenrs replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Students

    And here's an umbilical
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    Difference in Umbilical Hernia and Omphalocele

    prmenrs replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Students

    An omphalocele is an [usually large] abdominal wall defect; it is a surgical emergency, and the baby usually goes to the OR w/in the 1st 24 hrs of life. It is not covered w/skin. An umbilical hernia...
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    I passed the CCRN!!!!

    prmenrs replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    that is awesome!!! good work!
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    I've been a nurse for......

    prmenrs replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!: :prdnrs:
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    Pink spinal and blue spinal set

    prmenrs replied to Melandru's topic in General Nursing

    Spinal sets are different depending on the manufacturer, therefore, I can't tell you the difference between the the "pink and blue" sets. For your obese pt, the gauge of the needle will probably be...
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    please tell me what this is...

    prmenrs replied to LVNwannaBE2007's topic in General Nursing

    It's a Mic-Key button, and it makes life much easier!
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    Problems with an "Old Battle Axes"?

    prmenrs replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey! I resemble that remark!! I gave report to a younger nurse one day I call a "prima donna"--they come in all flavors and sizes--after playing 20 questions w/her for ~ 15 minutes, I just said:...