Did you get the IV? Sometimes it seems like your performance on the whole call can be reduced to the success or failure of the IV start. Rarely does the successful treatment of the patient hinge on a … [Read more...]
Test For Unconsciousness: The Hand Drop
July 4, 2009 by 7 Comments
After I wrote a recent article on the benefits of the face flick for assessing level of consciousness, I received a string of questions and commentary on the effectiveness of another, more well known … [Read more...]
4 Sloppy IV Mistakes You Should Avoid
March 22, 2009 by 83 Comments
One of the nice perks I've found to blogging is that every now and then I get to rant. This piece might fit into that rant category. Not necessarily the full blown, foot stompin', leave the caps lock … [Read more...]
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