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How to treat PVC's and How to treat V-Tach???   Message List  
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Re: How to treat PVC's and How to treat V-Tach???

mike if a pt has pvc's after lasix then you need to do a elyte panel more
than likely her +K is low but also good to check Ca, Mg and Na

Marianna


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Can some give me the answers to these please? When a pt is experiencing Pvc's and they have had Lasix, how do I treat and attend to this. 2. When a patient has...
clown4joy
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Mar 5, 2005
1:54 pm

HI- 1. Lasix or not-- take a look at their electrolytes (specifically Magnesium and K)- if they're low replace them. Too high--- get rid of them. I've seen...
jenna blanchette
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Mar 5, 2005
2:45 pm

Check the K+ and Mg+ with or without Lasix given........ in our unit we like to keep it above 4.0.... Keep in mind that either oral or IV supplements have...
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Mar 5, 2005
2:54 pm

HELLO EVERY BODY: iam sorry in case i bothering you. but i will going to catch with new position in my hospital it is about management of ICU.....SO MY...
nour redwan
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Mar 6, 2005
11:34 am

Dear Nour Redwan, It is very exciting to be corresponding with someone from Egypt, not to mention that your command of English is supurb!!! How exciting for...
Tricia
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Mar 6, 2005
9:29 pm

I agree with most of the email below. But, as a Director of Nursing, I would recommend that you ask the person that you report to what their expectations are...
Erica Hamilton
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Mar 6, 2005
9:57 pm

I agree totally with Tricia. And, I have managed a critical care unit (many years ago) and I do believe the manager should know how to perform anything she/he...
Terri Sayre
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Mar 7, 2005
2:14 am

Love the 3X5 card idea!!! I totally agree about accentuating the positive! nour redwan <nour_redwan@...> wrote:HELLO EVERY BODY: iam sorry in case i...
Tricia
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Mar 7, 2005
4:05 pm

Mike, TAKE ACLS.......algorithems are like recipes for abnormal rhythms. You will learn the protocol for treating atrial as well as ventricular disrhythmias....
James Dickerson
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Mar 5, 2005
7:48 pm

AGREE 100% with CD.... ACLS a must if you want to work in an ICU setting and be safe and respected ! ... From: James Dickerson <jdickerson@...> Date:...
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Mar 5, 2005
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mike if a pt has pvc's after lasix then you need to do a elyte panel more than likely her +K is low but also good to check Ca, Mg and Na Marianna [Non-text...
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Mar 5, 2005
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I would recommend a quick "cardiac work-up", lytes, heart panel, & EKG with any major rhythm changes, don't forget to call MD! w00z4@... wrote:mike if a pt...
Tricia
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