:angryfire I think it sounds like a good idea to use the "numby stuff". At our facility we don't typically use any unless we can't get the catheter in and the urologist uses it himself.
TonyaPacu replied to southRNflchick's topic in Operating Room
I agree with everyone. You need to stand up to your manager and demand that this working condition changes. If you don't do something soon it could mean the life of your patient and your license.
Hello fellow pacu nurses!! I took a turn on the other side and became a surgery patient. I had some post op nausea and was given Zofran :) . Before that became effective the nurse gave me an alcohol pad to 'sniff'. I was very confused by this ide...
Hi. I am an RN in the Pacu in Ohio. I work with the other user name Kyti. Working in the Pacu is a great job compared to other areas in the hospital. I consider myself lucky (most days). :chuckle