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1. Alternative to spanking

   yoda replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   I've successfully raised two boys who are now in their 20's and I do believe spanking is appropriate if done properly. God made buts padded for a reason. Never spank a child when angry, wait until calmer then talk with the child first. Teach them t...

2. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   yoda replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   I agree. Yoda

3. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   yoda replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   Actually phenergan is the only thing that works to control my nausea. My concern was the way it was delivered. They fried my vein by administering it slowly yes but undiluted. They were in a hurry and more focused on getting me checked off on thei...

4. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   yoda replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   Thanks, I'm retired from nursing and am now on the other end of the stethoscope. I was in no condition to defend myself when I was in ER. I really should move to some place that provides good medical care...where? I love living in the mountains and...

5. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   yoda replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   I agree and in fact as an ICU nurse I never gave these drugs IV, but IM only. I was given phenergan and toradol IV in ER last December via a Hep Lock and my vein was red,hard, and very sore for several months afterwards. My PCP said this was commo...