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1. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

   docon replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think perhaps there is a little animosity between nurse and nurse anesthetist here. That is unfortunate since we are all here to provide exceptional care to our patients. Here in Louisiana our BON practice act specifically addresses the issue of ep...

2. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

   docon replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   i have worked in many icus and in all of them i pulled central lines. the icu is a unit that gives its nurses extra responsiblity, and so is a l&d unit. i am tired of nurses trying to get out of work. i want you to find a single malpractice ca...

3. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

   docon replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Do nurses pull out surgical drains? Do nurses pull out IVs put in by other people? Do nurses pull out arterial lines? Do nurses pull out central lines? Do nurses pull out internal OB monitors? Do nurses pull out foley catheters? Are these task ...

4. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

   docon replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ok, yesterday an epidural was put in for a labor patient. The epidural was in for 7 hours. The epidural was pulled out on accident by the patient. It was replaced by the CRNA. Then after 9 hours total, the patient had to have a C section. The pa...