Medications
Don't let an ulcer start while they're on a thinner - take this
What are PPI (protonix)
Contact them about any off-unit testing or procedures for LVADs
What is the LVAD coordinator
Most important part of CPR that should never be delayed
What are chest compressions
Escalate an issue to them
Who are charge/team lead, nursing supervisor, assistant nurse manager, nurse manager.
Regulates rhythm and prevents ectopy (monitor rate and pressure)
What are beta blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, sotalol, carvedilol)
What is rota
Mobility with suspected femoral pseudoaneurysm
What is strict bed rest (unstable groin until proven otherwise)
Per protocol cosign or no cosign: Flush panels
What is per protocol cosign required
Slow down the rate, but not if their EF is low
Checks for a whole in the septal wall
What is a bubble study
Chest pain unrelieved by nitro after 5pm
What is a code chest pain
Per protocol cosign or no cosign: CDiff testing
What is per protocol no cosign required IN FIRST 48 HOURS OF ADMISSION (after 48 hrs must by physician order)
What are an anticoagulant and antithrombolitic. (Eliquis and Plavix)
Plug the area most at risk for thrombus in the left atrium
What is a watchman
Confirms stroke (ALL)
What are CTA head/neck, CT head/neck, MRI brain.
LVAD yellow alarms - contact them
What is the heart failure team
Per protocol cosign or no cosign: Wound care protocol meds
Chronic chest pain? Try this type of medication for coronary hypertension
What are nitrates. (Isosorbide)
Patients need to do this after TAVR bed rest is finished
What is possible retroperitoneal bleed
Per protocol cosign or no cosign: Pneumonia, flu or COVID vaccine
What is per protocol no cosign required