takkatak

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1. IVs in the breast

   takkatak replied to kasekin's topic in General Nursing

   I have placed one out of desperation. Pt had rhabdo and needed IVF. ED and ICU nurses tried to place access to no avail. No PICC line at night. A 22g in the chest held up well at least until the patient was able to get PICC line during the day.

2. Healthcare for undocumented immigrants

   takkatak posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm writing a paper on provision of healthcare to undocumented immigrants. I inquired if my hospital has any policy covering this population but aside from giving them emergency care as required by EMTALA, we have nothing else. Does anyone have had a...