ipaharpoon

ipaharpoon has 7 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics, Surgery, Wound Care, CP.

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1. What should every orthopaedic nurse know?

   ipaharpoon replied to Jammin' RN's topic in Orthopaedic

   That most patients undergoing a big surgery will have most of the following and it's okay... 1) Fever 2) Pain 3) Trouble Peeing and Pooping 4) Itchyness 5) Minor Lung Issues (atelectisis, effusions, etc) 6) Nausea 7) And a bit of a breakdown at some ...

2. What is expected of students on the orthopedic floor?

   ipaharpoon replied to crunchytaco's topic in Orthopaedic

   Not much different from typical postop. Be mindful of positioning, restrictions, activity level, DVT prohylaxis, IS/DB, I+Os and pain control.

3. How long can a patient go without urinating after receiving a Duramorph spinal?

   ipaharpoon replied to willyRN86's topic in Orthopaedic

   I work in Pediatric Surgery, lots of Ortho. We let 8-10 hours go by and most kids use most of the time. The longest I'll let them go is 12. Perhaps the reason why this seems more than most posts is how traumtic something like cathing is for a kid. Mo...

4. how volunteer abroad

   ipaharpoon replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Students

   Something like Operation Smile (cleft lips and palates) and Operation Rainbow (orthopedics) may be what you're looking for. Op. Smile missions are usually 1-2 weeks and cost the volunteer about $500, much less than other programs. Op. Rainbow, I'm no...