• Usually_Lurker@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    “We might need to up the Nor and increase the PEEP. But I think it`s time to talk with the NOK about DNR. Will be a turf without bounce back soon.”

    Nor- Norephinepherine increases heart rate and blood pressure.

    PEEP - Positive End Expiratory Pressure - used typically on patients on a ventilator to increase oxygen

    Turf-transfer patient to a different unit/facility

    The last 2 sentences mean the patient is not doing well and will likely be transferred to a different place to be taken care of. Hope this helps. (I do work in medicine)

    As for SAB take your pick.

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      10 months ago

      Yeah, absolutely correct. SAB was intentionally unspecific, but is mostly used for Subarachnoidal bleed around here.

      A turf that can`t bounce is one that can’t come back. And only one department does not send patients back: The guys and gals with the freezers aka the morgue.