RE: Nitro drip in NH question ,need info thanks

[Brenda Chance]

As an old ICU nurse, nitro drips would be very dangerous in a nursing home.  There is no way that a nursing facility can do the monitoring that goes with nitrating and maintaining a nitro drip.  This would be insane to do.  A person’s bp can fall within seconds on a nitro drip as well as other horrible things happen.  DON’T DO IT!!!!!   Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C MDS Coordinator     CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Nitro drip in NH question ,need info thanks   Dear Listmates:   I have 3 questions. Please: 1} Does any one know where I can get a list of IV meds used in Nursing homes? 2} Is a nitro drip used in NHs for residents or only hospital Pts.?  3} How many of you have seen this in your homes? Is it legal? It is safe? I don't think so, needs closed monitoring BP, etc., I would like to hear what you have to say on this matter. Thank you. my fax is 305-633-7593   Sincerely, BestLittleNurse CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The author of this e-mail does not send private, confidential information unless specifically identified as such in the subject heading. Therefore, it is not necessary to inform [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you received this communication in error. Enjoy the reading, and if it's made a difference for you, then send me a note - I'll be glad to hear from you. Have a Lovely day!

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