Are you newer to the ICU and worried about all of the different IV blood pressure medications that you are required to know? Here are a few of the common vasopressors, their normal doses, and what you should know about them.
On the list of preventable lifestyle diseases, Type 2 diabetes often sits near the top. Unfortunately, poor diet and inactivity have led to a widespread growth in the number of cases of adults and children with Type 2 diabetes. In fact, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that over 100 million people in the U.S. are either diabetic or prediabetic.
Giving insulin IV is a lifesaving measure for patients experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperkalemia. Monitoring these patients closely is essential to safe treatment. Learn the basics about IV insulin from an ICU RN.
Do you have any idea how much it costs for a diabetic to manage their disease each month? I didn't realize how expensive it can become between medications and supplies. Have any of you seen the exorbitant costs affect someone you love?
Amiodarone is a commonly administered medication in the critical care. It is an antiarrhythmic drug that is used commonly to treat ventricular heart arrhythmias. Learn how to administer amiodarone and what to look out for as a nurse.
Giving insulin IV is a lifesaving measure for patients experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperkalemia. Monitoring these patients closely is essential to safe treatment. Learn the basics about IV insulin from an ICU RN.
Levophed is a common drug used in critical care medicine. When do you use this? What effect does it have? Learn the simple facts from an ICU RN.
Why do providers use Nimbex to parlayze patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome? Find out more about how Nimbex works and why we use it.
