hf82rn

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1. Red Headed = increased bleeding risk?

   hf82rn replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I've only been working L&D for a few months, and EVERY true redhead I've taken care of has bled a considerable amount more than normal. PPH? I wouldn't say that, as only about 25% of those women warranted methergine. But they did bleed extrememly...

2. When do you open up your Pitocin?

   hf82rn replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

   What dose of cytotec do you administer rectally? 100% of our moms have IV's. In fact, even when we get a precip, starting an IV is at the top of our list along with EFM, prenatal history and SVE. We always administer 10units of pit IVP, or if there'...

3. Most important thing for a new LD nurse to know

   hf82rn replied to Elisheva's topic in Ob/Gyn

   They stress this is nursing school, but many people don't take it seriously.....Always double check a doctor's order with the med book.....bad orders are given, and in L&D, you have two+ lives on the line. I witnessed an IM med pushed IV (vistari...

4. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   hf82rn replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would consider my hospital "baby-friendly". We have certified lactation consultants staffed but we do not push a woman to breastfeed who chooses not to. We ask on admission if she plans to breastfeed or bottlefeed. To asses this, I'll initially ask...