PAKRHMC

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1. Getting OOB during a Blood Transfusion

   PAKRHMC replied to PAKRHMC's topic in General Nursing

   I work on an Orthopedic unit . Alot of our patients have had their knee or hip replaced and are otherwise healthy so when they get blood it is usually their own. They may feel a little tired but usually don't feel that bad. This is why we would like ...

2. Getting OOB during a Blood Transfusion

   PAKRHMC replied to PAKRHMC's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure of the rationale and I am also looking for policies or data as to getting OOB vs not getting OOB. If any one knows where I can look I'd appreciate it. Thanks:)

3. Getting OOB during a Blood Transfusion

   PAKRHMC replied to PAKRHMC's topic in General Nursing

   I work on an Orthopedic floor and we would like to get patients up to a chair after the first 15-30 minutes of a transfusion. If anyone has a written policy stating this That'd be great! Thanks:)

4. Getting OOB during a Blood Transfusion

   PAKRHMC posted a topic in General Nursing

   At our hospital it is a Policy that patients need to stay in bed while they are getting a Blood Transfusion. I am trying to find information from othe rhospitals that may allow patients OOB during the Transfusion. Can they get OOB after the first 2 v...

5. Anyone out there?

   PAKRHMC replied to BlueBear's topic in Orthopaedic

   I took the ONC Exam and passed in May of this year to become certified. That was the first exam I've taken in 20 years. I am now thinking about going back for my BSN. I'm looking for an online program. Any advice from anyone out there?? I work at a 5...

6. femoral nerve blocks for post-op pain?!

   PAKRHMC replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Orthopaedic

   We use Femoral Nerve Blocks on many of our TKR's. They work really well for anterior knee and thigh pain . They don't help Posterior knee pain so the docs usually also order a PCA . Anesthesia is responsible for removing them and they also check the ...