We are in the planning stages of developing an LVAD program as a bridge to transplant. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has started an LVAD program...
My facility uses the Schmidt hospital-wide, including ICU's Kirstan Baxter, RN, BSN, CCRN-CSC Nurse Manager, CVICU/OHSD Christiana Care Health System...
Does anyone have criteria for sending telemetry patients off-monitor for tests, shower, etc.that you'd be willing to share? Kirstan Baxter, RN, BSN, CCRN-CSC ...
In our facility tele is maintained at all times unless: 1. The MD writes and order when to remove i.e. "may remove tele for shower" 2. The patient goes to...
All of our patients have standing orders when admitted to telemetry.Included is an order"may be of telemetry for transport or testing." If the patient is on a...
Looking for advice regarding new IV pumps for the ICU. Would like at least triple pumps for those really critical patients. Any suggestions? MB, RN BSN ICU...
Things that I would keep in mind before removing a patient from telemetry would be, Why is the patient on telemetry? Will the level of care be maintained? How...
Our telemetry policy states that the patient may be off telemetry to bathe and to go to tests off unit. The policy also states that this is at the nurse's...
We do not remove telemetry for any reason until a discontinuation order is written. Bonita Hefner RN, BSN, CPAN Nurse Manager-Critical Care Center 326-2563...
We currently use the Baxter Colleague Gaurdian pumps. They are triple pumps and the software works fine. Here is our problem: BATTERY LIFE. Baxter has been...
We have the triple plum pumps by Abbott with the MedNet safety software. Works well so far (had them about 18 months) Joyce Chambers, RN, CCRN Clinical...
Yes, we use the B Braun "Y" tubing for blood products. Each set is good for one unit of blood, and can be used up to 4 hours. Leah Sanchez, RN-BC, BSN,...
We converted to the Alaris pumps in the last year and are incredibly satisfied with them. We have not purchased the PCA module or end tidal CO2 modules yet,...
We will be converting to alaris smart pumps soon. They are multichannel and multifunction pumps. Aileen De Mucha Flores, RN, MSN, PCCN Unit supervisor ...
Our institution's current mgt structure for the ICU is one Dept head and 2 assistant managers ( soon to be one) for a 14 bed ICU. Additional support comes from...
We use Alaris infusion pumps. I like the safety aspect of the pumps with the guardrails. We have found problems concerning infusions with our neonatal and...
We practice a shared governance philospohy of nursing managment. I am the clinical director of critical care. My unit based help are the unit co-ordinators...
I am currently the manager of an 18 bed ICU and a 17 bed IMU. Our service line has a Director. I have recently decided to use 2 team leaders during the week...
Hi Anne Marie, I manage two units - CVICU and CV stepdown. I have 3 Asst. Mgrs or "PCC's" - Patient Care Coordinators, but they spend 75% of their time in...
Recently our Unit Practice council purchased color coded IV labels to place on our continuous IV meds to assist the nurses and physicians with better...
As we all know Hand washing is the best way to prevent infection. For some reason we are having difficulty with our physicians, ancillary staff and yes some...
What is the current practice of patient positioning after an IABP has been dc'd and hemostasis has been achieved? When can the patient's HOB be raised?...
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