waterstarjen

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1. Nurses With Chronic Pain...How do You Cope?

   waterstarjen replied to westieluv's topic in Disabilities

   I, too have chronic pain issues. I have had some back issues for about 18 years. I have been an LPN since I turned 18 and am now 43. In 2011 I hurt my back again and saw a wonderful neurosurgeon who had me back to work quickly. I even was able to...

2. Pain Not Controlled With Dilaudid Pum

   waterstarjen replied to waterstarjen's topic in Hospice

   Well happy/sad news. We finally got all of her symptoms controlled last night and 4 hours later she passed away peacefully. Thanks for all the suggestions. I will keep them in mind esp. the methadone for the next patient that comes along with the...

3. Pain Not Controlled With Dilaudid Pum

   waterstarjen replied to waterstarjen's topic in Hospice

   Thanks to all of you who have responded. We have started her on a B.A.D. infusion and so far that seems to be allowing the dilaudid to work. Keep your fingers crossed!!

4. Pain Not Controlled With Dilaudid Pum

   waterstarjen replied to waterstarjen's topic in Hospice

   We are trying that now.

5. Pain Not Controlled With Dilaudid Pum

   waterstarjen replied to waterstarjen's topic in Hospice

   We have started her on Duragesic and are trying to titrate the Dilaudid down. She has an admitting dx of Lung Cancer. She has numerous tumors encircling her organs and blood vessles. We have also ordered Valium since the Ativan that she has been o...

6. Pain Not Controlled With Dilaudid Pum

   waterstarjen posted a topic in Hospice

   Hi everyone, Long time lurker here. I have a question for all you nurses our there. I have a PT in pain crisis and is on a dilaudid pump. She is allergic to morphine in all forms. The problem is I have never had anyone on 42mg/hr and still be luc...