care4kids

care4kids has 20 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics, PACU.

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1. Family Visitation in the PACU

   care4kids replied to smidgen21's topic in PACU

   My unit is almost strictly pediatric, though--what do you guys think about that? Should we allow parents in Phase I Pacu on a regular basis? We have 1 to 1 nursing in this area, but the bed spaces are close and only curtains between.

2. Family Visitation in the PACU

   care4kids replied to smidgen21's topic in PACU

   Just curious what folks are doing now on this issue? There is research to support "family centered" care. My place of work is a Pediatric PACU in a large Children's hospital. We only allow parents in Phase I when the Phase II is backed up and the ...

3. How about a liasion nurse ?

   care4kids replied to anr33's topic in PACU

   We have ancillary staff (care partner or secretary) or a volunteer to stay in our busy waiting room 6:30am to 5pm. Our OR nurses call out and give hourly updates to the family members. Our Pacu nurses will call out and give hourly or more frequent ...

4. pain level of 10 but sleeping

   care4kids replied to 1996RN's topic in PACU

   "Ugh...I hate dealing with that situation and it seems like I hear my co-workers have that same argument with the patients several times a day. "How can your pain be a 10 if you were just sleeping?" It's not worth the argument! If the patient's BP, R...

5. Who numbs for needlesticks?

   care4kids posted a topic in Pediatric

   I am finding research about the pain of needlesticks and that it is good for patients long term if we don't subject children to the pain of needles. In addition to EMLA, there is LMX4 that is quicker (30 minutes), buffered lidocaine that can be injec...

6. Pediatrics Question

   care4kids replied to Lily C.'s topic in Pediatric

   I am working on an evidence based practice project that might help you out. I am finding research that supports the practice of having a parent hold the child in their lap. You still need to stabilize the extremity on a bed. There is also evidence in...