Dear Nurses: June 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

THE LESSONS TO BE LEARNT ABOUT ICU/CCU

Updated 12/24

Dear nurses,

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If you have never worked in an ICU , the thought of ever
being floated to such an area can be intimidating. It is
worth knowing how to demonstrate good communication
skills as well as a good knowledge base.

The links listed below can be of great help:

- Image being in ICU

- ICP monitoring

- AAA and care in the ICU

- Hemodynamic Monitoring

Thursday, June 17, 2010

ICU/CCU CARE - LEARNING THE BASICS

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New topics and links have been added below.

Updated 4 /26

Dear nurses,

Working in a new and unfamiliar area,

can be challenging. An ICU/CCU experience
is well worth it. Enjoy the videos:

Safe medication administration

and ICU.

The Nursing Process

Using decimals

Safe medication administration

Pharmacology for nurses

Learn more about : Neurological assessment

Learn more about: Medical abbreviations - Part 2

Learn more about: Triage

UNDERSTANDING PAC / SINUS ARRHYTHMIA

Updated 8/26

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The image above, shows a patient who is awake
and oriented. He has a known cardiac history. His
cardiac monitor shows Sinus rhythm with PACs.

What is a PAC?

PAC stands for Premature Atrial Contraction.
This is caused by an irritable focus in the atria.
PACs can occur in a healthy person and requires
no special treatment.

Causes include:

- Electrolyte imbalances
- Coronary Artery disease

- COPD, fever and more

Sinus Arrhythmia is a rhythm that may not

require any special treatment.It is commonly

seen in athletes and small children. It is also
caused by drugs such as Digoxin.

Learn more about this topic by watching
the video: The new nurse - Easy read EKG

Learn more about : The Circulatory System