In this episode we go over the basics of landing and recovering a patient after they come out from cardiac surgery. This episode gives a nice overview of what to expect in the first shift after OR has been completed. Care varies a lot case by case but the fundamentals usually stay the same. Use this as a backbone and grow your practice from it with personal experience. Check out my Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NurseDose Instagram: @nursedoseofficial TikTok: @nursedose Please consider following on whatever platform you use to listen to this podcast. It really helps! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nursedose/support

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How to Land and Recover Cardiac Surgery Patients

In this episode we talk about an algorithm developed in Europe that addresses what should be done if a patient codes following cardiac surgery. It should be noted that this has not been officially adopted by the AHA here in the states but changes to ACLS are currently being looked at. Please consult with your providers and unit leaders before integrating anything into your practice. Accompanying article: https://academic.oup.com/ejcts/article/36/1/3/393715 Follow me on IG @nursedoseofficial and TikTok @NurseDose --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nursedose/support

Code Blue After Cardiac Surgery?

In this episode I explain WHAT ultrasound IVs are, WHY being able to put ultrasound IVs is important, and HOW you can get started putting them in yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nursedose/support

Ultrasound IVs: What, Why, How?

In this episode we go over a few different ventilator settings and their effect on our ABGs. I talk about some ways that our providers might change specific settings in order to combat respiratory caused ABG problems. Remember, this will not work problems that are metabolic in nature! Remember "Blow Off CO2" Be sure to follow me on instagram @nursedoseofficial, TikTok @NurseDose, and please consider following on spotify and leaving a review on iTunes! Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nursedose/support

Fixing ABGs Using Ventilator Settings

In this episode, I  interview a couple of RNs that I trained when they were fresh out of nursing school. They talk about their orientation experience as well as what they did to land a job in the ICU right out of school. At the end we hear from a special guest that gives us a sneak peak into a future episode.Please like and follow the podcast on Spotify and iTunes! Catch up with me and stay up to date by following me on Instagram @nursedoseofficial. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nursedose/support

Catching Up With a Couple of Previous New Grads

In this episode we talk about central venous pressure or CVP. I go over what CVP is as well as how we measure it. I also go into how CVP may be effected and increased or decreased by common events in the ICU. At the end, I touch on CVP waveform interpretation and the possible clinical uses that go along with that.Follow me on Instagram @nursedoseofficial --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nursedose/support

Central Venous Pressure: The Most Underappreciated Value

In this episode I go over what I did to pass the CCRN and what you can do to pass it too! The books I talk about are listed on my website www.nursedose.org. Also, stay to the end to find out how to enter for a pin giveaway! Details will also be posted to my Instagram @nursedoseofficial. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nursedose/support

CCRN: What I Used to Pass

In this episode we go over the two pure vasopressor medications as well as the 3 inopressor medications that we routinely use in the ICU. We also review the different receptors that each medication interacts with as well as how these medications are used for different patient populations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nursedose/support

Vasopressors and Inopressors

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