sarahicu

sarahicu has 4+ years experience and specializes in CCRN.

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1. sedation

   sarahicu replied to jacsbein's topic in MICU, SICU

   We use propofol and precedex. Propofol about 75% of the time precedex about 25% Rarely will our mds order versed or fentanyl

2. Pushing meds through NGT/OGT with the plunger

   sarahicu replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

   As for unclogging coke does work. Another thing I have seen done is taking a guidewire from a mercury weighted feeding tube and inserting it into your clogged og/ng, it does break up the clogged area...

3. Pushing meds through NGT/OGT with the plunger

   sarahicu replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

   60cc toomey syringe. I have always pushed my meds. I don't have time to wait for gravity, unless the md orders it ;

4. TIPS for New Grads entering ICU

   sarahicu replied to NurseJoy101's topic in MICU, SICU

   I have worked in icu for 2+ years, been a nurse for 4+. Before icu, I worked on a med-surg floor. Transitioning to icu wasn't an easy task, I felt like a new nurse all over again. With that being...

5. Fluid bolus by gravity or pump?

   sarahicu replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

   Personally if I am not in the room to monitor the bolus (i.e. with my other patient) I favor putting the bolus on the pump (999ml/hr) to ensure it does all infuse because the pressure bag will need...