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Jun 30, 2005 08:53 AM

Botox?

by TRousse

Anyone know if RNs can legally administer Botox treatments?

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No. 1
from markjrn
Old Jul 04, 2005, 03:03 PM

Hmmm, not sure. It's best to check with the licensing people, wherever you are.
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No. 2
from hollyster
Old Jul 04, 2005, 03:19 PM

I would imagine that they would have to take a classes or become certified. The slightest slip will cause paralysis not to mention anaphlyasis.
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No. 3
Old Oct 06, 2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hollyster
I would imagine that they would have to take a classes or become certified. The slightest slip will cause paralysis not to mention anaphlyasis.

Yes , you do have to take a course., But, a little exaggerated dont you think? You obviously do not know about botox and if given per cosmetic tx
maybe ptosis, or lid lag.
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No. 4
from Fiona59
Old Oct 06, 2005, 02:42 PM

Isn't the entire point of Botox to cause paralysis of the nerves around the wrinkles?

Forgive me for my ignorance.
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No. 5
from hollyster
Old Oct 06, 2005, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by Dianna, ARNP
Yes , you do have to take a course., But, a little exaggerated dont you think? You obviously do not know about botox and if given per cosmetic tx
maybe ptosis, or lid lag.
Although I was sloppy with my typing, I stand behind my opinion. I know several deaths due to anaphylactic reactions to Botox. I have also seen pts with paralysis of the muscles around the eye causing the tear duct to collapse requiring the stent insertion and paralysis of the jaw. As with any medication or procedure, the risks and benefits should be carefully weighed. From a professional standpoint, I do not believe that anyone should perform procedures that they are not fully trained to do.
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No. 6
Old Oct 06, 2005, 09:20 PM

We use botox for spascity post stroke on my ward I often wonder if the neurologists could point a bit my way.
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No. 7
from suzanne4
Old Oct 06, 2005, 09:21 PM

I agree with Hollyster. I have seen patients with severe issues from Botox.

And I use it and have been since before they even were using it in the US, but I only would permit someone who has quite a bit of training in it do it on me. I have only used either plastic surgeons or cosmetic dermatologists to inject it on me, and would not permit anyone else to do it. Weekend training seminars don't fit my requirements for this.
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