Akulahawk's latest activity
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Akulahawk replied to the thread Nitric Oxide Transports for CCT-RN's.On that note, at least we're not having to deal with a heliox blend during transport... -
Akulahawk replied to the thread Nitric Oxide Transports for CCT-RN's.Given how sick a patient on NO would need to be to require NO, I'd be more concerned about transporting that patient than I would be...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread Movie Marathon Thread.Chuck Norris didn't die. He leveled up. Upon reaching the gate to Heaven, it opened up for him of its own accord. Why? Chuck Norris...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread This is a new one.Another possibility is that they've attempted multiple times to transfer her out, arranged for a room, etc... only to have the...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread This is a new one.What I'd want to know is when, exactly, did the patient suddenly become considered a "resident" or "tenant" of the hospital vs being a...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread IV fluid guide.I think you just ALMOST answered your question. You seem to be answering the question from a background that suggests essentially a...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread How do EMTs mentally process difficult calls after a shift?.People in EMS are, well, people. We all process the experiences we have in ways that are as varied as people in other stressful jobs.
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Akulahawk replied to the thread IV fluid guide.Real-world? You're looking for shock states. If you see shock or impending shock, you're probably going to be giving volume. For that...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread Naked Man steals ambulance with patient inside.That and some kind of secure idle system...
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I took a 12-month Advanced Bridge RN-Paramedic program through my local community college. I've been an ER/Trauma nurse for years, and I...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread 9-1-1 and/versus Critical Care.CCT is a different animal from 911. I'm a CCT-RN. Yes, I can refuse to transport a patient that is too unstable. However, a patient may...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread Air embolism questions.Yeah. The priming volume for the drip sets we use at my hospital is something like 20 mL. That includes a full drip chamber. Once the...
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Akulahawk replied to the thread Air embolism questions.The slightly longer answer is that those small bubbles do create an air embolism. However they ultimately get trapped by the lungs and...
