Why is a nitro drip needed? If it is life sustaining the resident needs to be in the acute care setting. If there is another reason--intractible chest pain (which we just experienced with a resident with Scleroderma)and nitro is indicated but the resident is hospice or palliative, that may be a different story.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Sue Junot Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 10:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Nitro drip in NH question ,need info thanks I would not do a nitro drip in a NH. First the patient needs to be on a heart monitor, which most NH do not have, second, I would not trust most nursing home LVN's to monitor the patient. Sue, RN, RAC-C >From: "Terry Elmstrom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Nitro drip in NH question ,need info thanks >Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 17:05:33 -0500 > >we do not have nitro drips as they require frequent monitoring >our IV list is discussed with the medical director and the decision is made >by him >the facility determines what IVs can be given safely and appropriately > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:22 PM > 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! > > > _________________________________________________________________ Say �good-bye� to spam, viruses and pop-ups with MSN Premium -- free trial offer! http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200359ave/direct/01/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
