| IV Nursing |
| My friend has stage iv liver cancer. What can I expect in the last days? How can I help him most? |
just talk to him and make Sheree you dont make him feel handy cap try to avode his cancer i have lug cacer and im 14 and im tyered of people telling me how bad they feel for me i just want to have ... |
| What gauge IV catheter is recommended for use with Conscious Sedation? |
For most conscious sedation cases, an 18g should be plenty.
It could be done with a smaller catheter, but an 18g allows easier administration of blood or IV fluids if needed.
If the patient... |
| Iv been arrested a few of times b4 but 4 mental health issues but im worried if it wil come up in a CRB check? |
No it,s not criminal, but soon--all Federal background checks-will include mental health issues--not in place yet, and will as you know take forever to be implemented
Yes--non voluntary commitment... |
| How can Cocaine be prescribed with a written prescription from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner? |
You can not get a prescription for it.
cocaine is formally used in medicine as a topical anesthetic, specifically in eye, nose and throat surgery ... |
| My 90 year old mother has reoccurring bladder infections ......? |
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom, It's sad watching our parents grow old, but it's something we all have to try and be prepared for. If I were you I'd be at that urologist'... |
| How much air in a line going to the blood does it take to kill you? Like say an IV line or dialysis catheter? |
The source listed below says, "The lethal dose of intravascular air in humans is unknown, but accidental injections of between 100 and 300 ml have been fatal. The mechanism of death from massi... |
| Why do I remember my wisdom teeth surgery? My surgeon said the IV sedation would cause total amnesia.? |
Gee, surgeons really do have a sense of humor. ... |
| Going to the bathroom at the hospital with an IV in your arm? |
WHEN I WAS IN THIS SITUATION I TOOK THE DAMN THING IN WITH ME. ... |
| My Mom is in the hospital for angina/BP 193/110. She has an IV site in for iv push meds. I thought they were |
Yes, it is better to clamp it off or disconnect the tubing when not use (not the needle that attach to the skin, just the tubing). An IV site is an opening the artery in the body that can be easily... |
| What has been your experience with IV sedation and wisdom tooth removal? |
I was only going to get the gas too but my anxiety was too high and I couldn't relax so...
they put a clip on my finger to monitor my heart rate (which was sky high) and then set a tube of ... |
| Collegehumor.com Saline IV Safety...? |
Some people in the health care industry do pilfer equipment and supplies from their employers and use the technique you describe to cure hangovers (particularly dehydration headaches common after a... |
| Cna/gna really depressing? |
Being a CNA is really tough work. Oftentimes, the CNAs do most of the dirty work if the nurses can't get to it. A CNA once told me that when it comes down to it they think about how much the... |
| Name that Lump? |
You should defently go to the doctor. My grandmother died from staph in her vein after a iv Please please go to the doc ... |
| I was at the emergency room yesterday for a high fever..? |
Well, the nurse should not have left the band on your arm, as you have already guessed.
BUT - you can only sue for malpractice or negligence if you were very badly harmed by the incident - for ... |
| Hospice homecare? I have an ill parent that needs it. How does it work? |
Call Hospice now as it sounds like you are about two months past needing their help and expertise.
Here is a great web page that describes their services and will answer many of your questions. ... |
| Are there any ppl out there that are caregivers to their parents? How do you deal with the stress? |
Yes, there is a whole bunch of us family dedicated, responsible people out there. My dad was first and now it's my mom to care for with the Alzheimer. She was never a mean person 'till th... |
| Can i be denied medical attention? was sick at work and couldn't leave because no "coverage"...... |
Document the incident, time,date location, and who said what to you about it all. hopefully you went to the ER as soon as possible get those records and then trot down to a lawyer. We are not slave... |
| What does it mean if a nurse has a hard time finding a vein? |
In response to coffe, many nurses (but not all) are very capable to start IVs, as are many doctors (but not all of them). Ask any ER nurse, OB nurse, critical care nurse, or nurse anesthetist. As... |
| What do I do about a bruise that is under the skin? |
It is completely normal. If you would feel better you can take a couple of Aleve and ice the bruised area for awhile. The reason it looks and feels the way it does is because she had so much troub... |
| Have you ever had a bad experience with a bad doctor or nurse? |
I am a nurse and I apologize for all the negative experiences you've ever had. Sometimes, there's absolutely no excuse. Maybe it will help if you're aware that we are often overwor... |
| How come when I get my blood drawn it vibrates only when they take it from my hand? |
You have many more sensory nerves in your hand, compared to the brachial area (elbow interior).
How is your health? You seem to be getting a lot of IV's. ... |
| Is there anything you can take for a cold/sore throat and fever when your taking blood pressue meds? |
look for home remedies on google.com or any other search engine. i say google because i think they're the best. gargling warm salt water usually helps for sore throat and cold sores. you could... |
| Is a nurse allowed to do bloodwork with out a doctors permission in the emergency room? |
yes, it is allowed. a doctor may not need to see you first hand, interns or nurse would ask the history of the illness and rely the info to the doctor.. the doctor orders the request which the nurs... |
| Breast augmentation size and surgery ...? |
I dont know of any online "predictor" type programs. As a nurse I also refused a GA, under LA and sedation it was fine.
D sounds good for your frame. Im also 5ft 9 (more overweight t... |
| What is causing my body???? |
ask ur doctor about ur liver sometimes it can absorbe to much iron code nam Amemia ... |
| Should pensioners be given priority tratment on the NHS having paid into it for the longest? |
No they shouldn't, if a child who is seriously ill comes into accident and emergency we as nurses should say sorry this lady is first as she has paid more ni than you, that is such a silly que... |
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa and MRSA? |
Tisa, please research olive leaf extract, grapefruit seed extract, and most especially colloidal silver. These are very potent natural anti-virals/bacterials and can be taken for long periods witho... |
| Easy bruising???............? |
I would go to your doctor and let him know this.
A simple blood test to check your platelets, MPV,INR, PT and
PTT can tell him if your blood is clotting well.
Don't use aspirin or drink alc... |
| Embarrassing illness`s? |
This happend to my girlfriend after her 4th baby and i never felt so sorry for her, she cried so hard with the pain, She phoned the doc on call one night and told him that if he didnt give her some... |
| Choosing to discontinue life support for dad, 89. Help? |
It sounds like you are in a tight spot. If he decides to start eating again though, it is up to him. I don't think the nursing home did wrong in offering him food, if they forced a feeding tub... |
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