sandrakclev

Hi - I'm a dialysis tech and have a few questions about sodium that I hope some of you will help me with. When I started in dialysis, I worked in a clinic that terminated sodium variation 30 minutes before the end of treatment. The clinic I work at now runs it all the way to the end. We also regularly give chicken broth to patients post-treatment to raise blood pressure (and we are instructed to mix it very strong). I saw on a previous post that sodium at or near the end of treatment can be dangerous to the patient - can someone give me more information about this? I'm thinking it sounds like it's an issue that needs to be raised in my clinic, but I'm having a difficult time finding information. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Sandra

Do you know if they're planning on implementing the same type of pay structure for techs, or just for nurses?

Hello - I'm a dialysis tech and new to the field. I've learned a great deal from all of you more experienced people and appreciate it. I have a problem I'm hoping someone can advise me on. I often have patients bleed around their needle sites - fairly profusely. The needle placement appears to be good, and the blood flow rates are good, and the patient rarely complains of any discomfort. Anyone have any idea about what I'm doing to cause this? The nurses I work with have not been able to come up with anything. Thanks, Sandra