Nurse Bob's Critical Care Nursing Group Policy Nurse Bob's Critical Care Nursing Group Mail Policy The policy of Nurse Bob's Critical Care Nursing Group is to...
I was taught NOT to use port of IABP, only as last resort, in emergency. Also keep pt 1:1 for 1st 24hrs, unless unstable, then until stable. Visual a must! ...
Thank you for your relay. I was taught the same thing. I also teach the fact that you should never draw from the IABP unless there is not other choice and it...
Thank you for your response. I also agree Kevin Kevin Floyd RN, CCRN Critical Care Educator UC Davis Medical Center Room 6123 (916) 734-5242 phone (916)...
No big deal unless the pt rips it out or displaces it so a kidney (or both) are lost to balloon displacement... Both have happened, when another was covering...
I agree I am finding it extermely hard to make the newer nurses to IABP to understand and respect that. You are right it is not a pleasant call to the MD........
Hey, Kevin and Mamabear, I had the fun experience when doing my MSN in Chicago ~15 working as an RA with Jan Scherubel on a qualitative study (OK, that part...
Hi Mary, Thank you for sharing. It is very scary in the times of cutting cost and saving money but at what cost. I think it is amazing the nurses feelings. ...
That's a lot of maturity 16 years, I thought when I crossed the 10 year mark I was on my way, but if you are in the moment as a person your practice evolves no...
Hello. I tried the link and it didn't work.? Help.? ?Jane ... From: poor25@... To: nursebob@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 9:23 am Subject: Re:...
jgk1278@...
Jan 2, 2008 3:04 pm
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Hello, The issued date says March 12, 2006, the recommendated renewal date says March, 2008. Do I have until the end of March to renew it or I have to renew...
Erin
can_erin@...
Jan 2, 2008 10:09 pm
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Hi Erin Some hospitals give a grace period - even up to 6 months in some cases. Find out what your hospital/facility's policy says. Sometimes it's up to the...
They may have shut down that link. Try this one. When you get to the home page, click on Nurse IV. _http://www.jyoung.columbiastate.edu/_...
poor25@...
Jan 2, 2008 10:54 pm
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I believe the language of American Heart is that the card is valid until the end of the month it expires. I also believe you can attend a renewal course at...
C STARVAGGI
eupneic@...
Jan 3, 2008 9:47 pm
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You have until the end of March, but you probably shouldn't wait that long. Sometimes its' tough to get into a class if you wait until the last minute. ...
Cakatiejohnny@...
Jan 3, 2008 9:49 pm
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Hello Erin According to the American Heart Association, ACLS and BLS cards reach expiration ( or recommended renewal date) at the END of the month in which...
Laurenzi, Judy
jlaurenzi@...
Jan 4, 2008 2:43 am
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Hi, Thanks for everyones reply. I always renewed it before the issued date. There is a couple of renewal classes in Feb but I will be out of town in those...
Erin
can_erin@...
Jan 4, 2008 4:19 am
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Always remember -there is another option for renewal of ACLS or BLS. You can do all of the didactic on line at americanheart.org for BLS or purchase a...
Laurenzi, Judy
jlaurenzi@...
Jan 4, 2008 1:23 pm
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Thanks much. Quick question, we use B Braun IV pumps. We use Dose Mode for the high risk medications. Regarding weight based heparin, it is obviously...
jgk1278@...
Jan 4, 2008 3:55 pm
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you need to make sure that your organization will accept the paper work, some will and will not ... BLS. You ... your ... skills ... ...
... Dose Mode for the high risk medications. Regarding weight based heparin, it is obviously "weight based". My pharmacist just told me to adjust the...
Thanks. This website appears to be articles. I am looking for something to view so that I can see cardio disorders, in action. I had received a card in the...
Mrs. Cathy A. Henderson
cathyh@...
Jan 5, 2008 10:33 pm
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Hi. Â I recommend Ed4Nurses.com or Greatnurses.com jane kelly ... From: Mrs. Cathy A. Henderson <cathyh@...> To: nursebob@yahoogroups.com;...
jgk1278@...
Jan 6, 2008 7:20 pm
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Does anyone have a medication competency exam they are willing to share? Heather Smith RN BSN CCRN Clinical Supervisor, ICU Northern Michigan Hospital 416...
Heather J. Smith
hsmith@...
Jan 8, 2008 3:26 pm
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We are having a discussion about hanging IV meds and PCA pump meds directly to the IV site vs. to a primary line at KVO...can I hear from some other hospital...
Your question is confusing. Are you asking if meds can go KVO instead of being put on a pump? The answer is no, Vanco for example should always be put on a...
Cakatiejohnny@...
Jan 8, 2008 9:24 pm
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If I understand your question- When running PCA meds IV we run a maintenance bag of fluids through it's own pump. The primary tubing from the fluids then...
HI, Our hospital does both. But all our IVs go on pumps... There can be a primary line going at KVO (20ml/hr here) with an IV antibiotic or other compatible...
Our practice is the same as Gails hospital. there is a Y shaped connection that the PCA and Primary connect to one of the ports has a one way valve so the...
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