hello..anybody hre that practices in florida..i just recently moved and looking for friends.. edena Vangie Deluna <vangiedl@...> wrote: The vital capacity...
Hi everyone, I am looking for any information on developing a rapid response team (also known as early intervention team). We are researching different models...
We are doing this as well. The model we are looking at is RN plus respiratory tech. It's been tried in Vancouver, BC, versus the resident, RN, RT model....
Here in Atlanta, we have what we call a Resource RN. She is a critical care RN that floats throughout the hospital with various duties, one of them being...
Renee
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Jun 2, 2005 7:15 pm
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We recently started out CAT TEAM (Critical Assessment Team ) April 4th and it has been a great success. There are many models I realize, but we chose to use a...
The only rectal tube I have seen is called a flexiseal; I believe this is what you are talking about. This tube really helps in maintaining skin with less ...
There is also a tube called "Zassi".. by the company that makes it. sounds just like the flexi seal. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
We are also looking at this at our institution. Any information is welcome lrowey@... Linda Linda E. Rowey RN,BSN,MEd Nurse Educator Care...
Rowey, Linda
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Jun 6, 2005 2:38 am
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should ABG sampling and set up of flush bag be a sterile or aseptic procedure - how is it done in your ICU [Non-text portions of this message have been...
tiger
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Jun 6, 2005 2:43 am
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aseptic ... From: nursebob@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nursebob@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of tiger Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 4:53 PM To: nursebob@yahoogroups.com...
I think you are talking about sampling from an arterial line versus doing a stick. Whether it is a stick, setting up for for initial insertion of an arterial,...
Vangie Deluna
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Jun 6, 2005 2:12 pm
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I hope someone can help or place me in the right direction. We are researching the advantages of having an afternoon 3p to 11p nurse/RN doing solely patient...
We have what we call resource nurses. There are usually two here at a time. Some have high level Critical Care experience and can also transport patients...
Joy Casto
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Jun 7, 2005 7:19 pm
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Hi Kimberlee. Our hospital is looking at a similar model to the one you describe. Would you be willing to share your policy and procedure around your team? If...
WHEN TRANSPORTING PT WITH A-LINE WHAT IS THE BEST AND SAFEST WAY TO TRANSPORT PT. THANKS SANDY [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Cuy4@...
Jun 25, 2005 12:59 am
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I have been searching everywhere to see if there is a protocol re: clamping a foley catheter when the goal is to remove a foley that has been in for a very...
Deb Glass
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Jun 25, 2005 1:00 am
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We have something called a SWOT nurse. He/She carries a beeper and can be paged to anywhere in the hospital to do whatever needs to be done. They basically...
Julie
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Jun 25, 2005 1:02 am
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Do I have questions?? This may seem like a very simple question that I should know, but I'm really stumped. What is a nurse called that helps during surgery,...
Chantele Delaney
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Jun 25, 2005 1:03 am
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Greetings; I'd like to offer some comments on this topic. At UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento a team of this nature was started around 1998-99. It is...
phupprn
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Jun 25, 2005 1:05 am
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I like this concept. Thanks for sharing. Heidi ... From: nursebob@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nursebob@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Julie Sent: Friday, June 17,...
Azari, Heidi
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Jun 27, 2005 12:05 pm
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Make sure the a-line is secure. Hang the flush bag on the IV stand along with any other IV's that need to go with the patient and guard it the same way you...
Vangie Deluna
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Jun 27, 2005 3:44 pm
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THANKS. SANDY [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Cuy4@...
Jun 27, 2005 11:24 pm
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I agree Vangie Deluna <vangiedl@...> wrote: Make sure the a-line is secure. Hang the flush bag on the IV stand along with any other IV's that need to go...
jenna blanchette
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Jun 28, 2005 2:05 am
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... that I should know, but I'm really stumped. What is a nurse called that helps during surgery, does stitches, but also works with people? For example taking...
maryjacrn
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Jul 3, 2005 2:26 am
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hi.. can you guys tell me the signs that a patient is ready to be weaned off from a ventilator and what things to watch out for once the patient is weaned...
One of the things we look for is the A/O of the patient. If the patient is awake A/O, breathing without difficulty and lung sounds are good, then the RT will...
Jay Prosser
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Jul 5, 2005 5:18 pm
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Dear Nurse Bob, I am a nurse consultant with Elsevier Publishers in need of a nurse author for a CE project on the topic of Laboratory Data Interpretation:...
Joanna Cain
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Jul 10, 2005 1:08 am
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Could someone please tell me the process of weaning someone off a ventilator? Thanks, Brandon Freshcorn...
vent weaning. we have a vent weaning bundle at where I work. If you are interested in a copy, email me at _sockov@..._ (mailto:sockov@...) [Non-text...
This is our protocol. The patient may go from AC, rate of 4 or 6 to SIMV mode (same rate) or directly to CPAP mode, based on blood gases and level of...