SavannahSheila

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1. clamp question...

   SavannahSheila replied to jpeg's topic in Operating Room

   I have a bottle opener. The beer bottle type. It works perfectly and I get smiles from everyone who sees me use it. :wink2:

2. Bad fit for the OR?

   SavannahSheila replied to CTRN2679's topic in Operating Room

   I have been a nurse for over 18 years. I have done work on the floors, units, dialysis and home health. I always wanted to try the OR since Nursing school. I was fortunate, at our hospital, to have an OR Residency for the Nurses. I would suggest ...

3. Foley Balloon Test

   SavannahSheila replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

   May I make a suggestion? Check your hospital policy. Ours says not to inflate. If your hospital policy says not to inflate I suggest you do so. You will not get into hot water going by hospital policy. If the Doctor gets upset, ask him to change...

4. Why do we give hair to the patient?

   SavannahSheila replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

   I have had patients want a total head shave. They wanted the hair for a pillow. Also I had a patient who believed if a Voodoo person got her hair they could cast a spell. She said it must be burned. So you could add this to the list of why we give ...