You are looking after a 52M with a community acquired pneumonia. Intubated yesterday. Night team mentioned that his Hb has been steadily downtrending on ABGs all night. The lab called to inform you that his Hb is now 50.
You have escalated this to you SpR.
You take direction well, and can perform tasks asked if you in a timely fashion
If asked- you tell the SpR that you have aspirated coffee ground fluid via the NG.
Bedside Nurse 2:
You are a new starter, first shifts in ITU
You are keen to help, can perform basic tasks.
Not familiar with how the massive haemorrhage call works
Not familiar with advanced ICU procedures and terminology