sockov

sockov ADN, ASN, BSN, CNA, LVN

Emergency nursing, critical care nursing.

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  1. Fecal Management Systems

    sockov replied to JulieRees's topic in MICU, SICU

    It cost $1,900 for one

  2. Fecal Management Systems

    sockov replied to JulieRees's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have used rectal bags, nasal trumpets to a foley bag, and Dignicare. Rectal bags don't stick well and leak. Nasal Trumpets is least expensive. Works well, and doesn't cause necrosis. (You place...

  3. Patient claims of Abuse

    sockov replied to helpme,'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    you should write up the patient for being manipulative to staff and causing disruptive

  4. FFP off the pump?

    sockov replied to chris_mnd's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've run continous FFP drips before, from 50-150cc/hr on a IV pump. This is mostly common in our pre-post liver transplants. But if I'm just transfusing regularly, like say 2 units, then I just run...

  5. bkat testing

    sockov posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    hi. Where do you get a copy of the bkat? I had an email address at one point and web site, but lost them. Anyone have the address or know where to get a copy of it? thanks. Laura.

  6. Can't believe they do CRRT this way...

    sockov replied to jbp0529's topic in MICU, SICU

    Where I work, we either have citrate CRRT or "conventional." ( Conventional= 1000cc replacement bags alternated and changed every hour). We have been known to pair up both types of CRRT pts. ,...

  7. Interpreting telemetry

    sockov replied to Mrs_Orangutan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have never seen a question about the QTc on the NCLEX-RN. That is more on a critical care

  8. Ever seen a pt live after 5 chest tubes?

    sockov replied to Darkfield's topic in MICU, SICU

    MY ICU unit had a guy with 5 chest tubes for recurring pneumo's and PNA. He did not make it. Got septic and

  9. Is turning to supine considered a turn?

    sockov posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello When turning Q2 hours, is turning to supine position considered a turn? Our managment says that turning a pt. supine is not an adequate turn to relieve pressure, etc. Most of the nurses...

  10. Should CVVHD be 1:1

    sockov replied to kristenallene40's topic in Critical Care

    wow, where do you

  11. Is turning to supine considered a turn?

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    we use HillRom beds too, but our leadership discourages us from using the turn function, stating it provides no pressure relief, but good for the lungs. I disagree with that too! If the pt. is...

  12. Checking air-bolus on NGT post Esophagectomy.

    sockov posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello After an Esophagectomy with gastric pullup, do you routinely check NGT placement with air-bolus? I always thought you DON'T check placement since there is a risk to blow open the incision at...

  13. Checking air-bolus on NGT post Esophagectomy.

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank You for your

  14. unsafe staffing

    sockov posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello I was under the impression from a legal standpoint that if your unit is short staffed and you get unsafe pt. assignments due to it, the safe thing to do to protect your license and not get...

  15. Reusing IV tubing - An infection control issue?

    sockov replied to navalnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Propofol and Lipids are changed Q24 hrs. This was part of the change last year. No evidence of higher rates of infection with

  16. Eicu

    sockov replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    wow!! THE NURSES WHO SIT MAKE MORE THAN THE NURSE WHO ACTUALLY DO!?!? so

  17. List of critical care internships..

    sockov replied to zram44's topic in MICU, SICU

    Come to University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital. In the SICU! We have an extended orientation for new grads and extend it if they struggle. Which is expected because they are NEW! Free...

  18. Transplants

    sockov replied to NurseLay's topic in MICU, SICU

    My liver trnasplants come back with two a-lines, swan, two introducers, a RIC line, intubated, usually on EPI, but I cut if off after transport. Sedated on propofol or versed, depending on b/p....

  19. Intra-Abdominal Pressure Monitoring

    sockov replied to NeosynephRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I do it when I suspect abdominal compartment syndrome. PIPS in the 50s on the vent, low urine output, high lactate levels. Etc. I just use supplies routinely found in the ICU. Pressure bag, pressure...

  20. Drug testing........................................... .........

    sockov replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    if you have a prescription under a doctors care, no need to

  21. Copy of B-kat test.

    sockov posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    hi anyone know where I can get a copy of the B-kat test? I remember hearing that you could purchase it online, but I forget where. Thanks so

  22. looking for info. on end of life issues for nurses

    sockov posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi does anyone have or know where to find info. on end of life care and issues to support THE NURSE? there are lots out there to care for the patient and family, but nothing on care for the nurse and...

  23. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    sockov replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    LOL.. buy her a box. LMAO!!!!

  24. looking for info. on end of life issues for nurses

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi thanks. That was a wonderful post. "holding the space" I like that quote and will share with my staff. Thanks for the

  25. Need info. for end of life care for nurses.

    sockov posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi does anyone have or know where to find info. on end of life care and issues to support THE NURSE? there are lots out there to care for the patient and family, but nothing on care for the nurse and...