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...
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
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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...
ed2030@...
Mar 5, 2005 2:54 pm
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Mike, TAKE ACLS.......algorithems are like recipes for abnormal rhythms. You will learn the protocol for treating atrial as well as ventricular disrhythmias....
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:...
ed2030@...
Mar 5, 2005 9:02 pm
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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...
w00z4@...
Mar 5, 2005 9:43 pm
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I am new to this group so I would like to tell you a little about myself. I live in Northeast Florida. I grew up (here) in a very small town although I spent...
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...
Does anyone have experience or observation about how ADHD symptoms challenge one's ability to function accurately and with efficiency in inpatient or...
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...
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
hamfam3@...
Mar 6, 2005 9:57 pm
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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
tlsayre@...
Mar 7, 2005 2:14 am
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My name is Jim and I work in the CCU of a hospital in north central Pennsylvania. The hospital is switching to computerized charting this year. Does anyone...
Hi I personally have been tested and told to have ADD I'm 24 years old and just received my RN. school was a struggle for me due to my ADD. I don't have the ...
http://www.buzzsbookworm.com/SocialSkillsKarate.html You may be able to find some information from this person. Dr. Gerald Mingin, (Buzz), who teaches...
George Gallen
g_gallen@...
Mar 7, 2005 3:21 pm
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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...
Hello, In my opinion mobile is better than fixed because if one goes down in your charting area you can just unplug it and switch it out with one that is ...
My only problem with our system is the down time. I work graveyard so I have to deal with the downtime which varies from 1 to 2 hours. ... Hello, In my opinion...
Vangie Deluna
vangiedl@...
Mar 7, 2005 10:04 pm
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Hi Jim! This is Ana O. I work in a hospital here in Atlanta - we are using both - nurses's written notes and computer when charting notes. Basically, the...
olguera@...
Mar 7, 2005 11:24 pm
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Hi there my original job post is in oncology, hematology and nephrology unit. But for a period of one month i will be working in isolation unit . My question...
Welcome, Kim! Please keep us posted regarding the current happenings with your interesting position. Tammi [Non-text portions of this message have been...
rjfandal@...
Mar 8, 2005 1:01 am
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Hi All, First, I have to say that I think I am learning a lot more reading the posts in this group than I have in my cardio class, so thank you. I am a nursing...
I graduated 2 years ago with my BSN after teaching school for many years (BA in Education). I went straight into a specialty unit, and although I hit the...
Dear Edelyn: In our hospital, we use N95 particulate mask like the one below: The 3Mâ„¢ 1860 Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask is NIOSH ...
olguera@...
Mar 8, 2005 11:10 am
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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...
I've been an RN for 5 years now. I started on a med-surg floor and worked there for 1 1/2 years before moving to critical care. I now work in the CVSICU in...
Thank you for your helpful input. We will be using EPIC as the software system. My hospital has been using this for several years for outpatients and is...
I certainly understand Denise's position on this, particularly if you did not have an intense clinical agenda at the school you attended. When I was a staff...
Terri Sayre
tlsayre@...
Mar 10, 2005 6:46 pm
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Lori If you are considering anesthesia, have you considered working in surgery or recovery or labor and delivery? Just a thought, since anesthesia is so...
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