Pain assessments are usually done with VS frequency as pain is the 5th vital sign. If that is the frequency of VS assessments it seems appropriate. ------------------------------

Hi there! We are working on opening a Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (progressive care) that will serve as a step-down between our Neuro ICU and a step-up from our Neuro Acute Care units. We have set up the unit to slow and stable nicardipine infusions ...

I just saw you post. New to the group. I have been reviewing out Spine Protocol and our ERSA Protocol to make sure that match. For some reason ICU pain assessment post op is q15 min for 2 hours which seem excessive to many of the nursing staff since ...