GDog7NYC

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1. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

   GDog7NYC replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

   The long and short of it (no pun intended).. patient came in with a rather large cucumber in his rectum. We got it out.. he wanted it back.. everything was a bit garbled.. something about him being a vegetarian.. *shudder*

2. CT scans and how long to wait?

   GDog7NYC replied to TexNurse's topic in Emergency

   Grape juice and Gastrografin.. If water could serve as contrast media, how much easier would my life be??! LOL

3. Trauma Registrar

   GDog7NYC replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   A Trauma Registrar is usually responsible for collection and analysis of data regarding the incidence, severity and causes of traumatic injuries. He/she also monitors the facility for compliance with designated state trauma operational guidelines (un...

4. CT scans and how long to wait?

   GDog7NYC replied to TexNurse's topic in Emergency

   I use grape juice.. it tastes better and smells better if the patient ever throws it up.

5. 2004 Republican National Convention

   GDog7NYC replied to GDog7NYC's topic in Emergency

   Sounds like it will be just another typical night in NYC then! LOL

6. hostile chargenurse

   GDog7NYC replied to maxinefrancine's topic in Emergency

   Being the Night Shift Manager of my Emergency Department, I understand that there will be times that one may become snippy or a flat out b--ch. We all have our moments. But to deal with a Charge Nurse that is that way day in and day out? Sounds like ...

7. How do you protect yourself in unsafe situations in the ER?

   GDog7NYC replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   When my triage times exceed a half an hour and there are 5-6 ambulances lined up still waiting because there's no room to put any more patients, then I know it's time to call the EMS Conditions boss to close me to ambulances. Even though the walk-in'...

8. CT scans and how long to wait?

   GDog7NYC replied to TexNurse's topic in Emergency

   If you've ever received Gastrografin po contrast, you'll find it to be very irritating to the stomach.. that stuff is nasty! Ugh. So I always recommend a dose of Reglan or Zofran prior to drinking it. Works like a charm!

9. Computerized ED charting

   GDog7NYC replied to Calfax's topic in Emergency

   We use a system called Emergisoft, and have been using it for approx 7 years now. Last November, we upgraded to its newest, Windows-based version and there was a lot of moaning and groaning from both the Physician and Nursing Staff. 6 months later, i...

10. 2004 Republican National Convention

    GDog7NYC posted a topic in Emergency

    This August, NYC will be hosting the 2004 Republican National Convention. Have any of you worked in a city that has hosted one of these political conventions? If so, how bad has it gotten? In the light of all the violence that's occurring recently, I...

11. CNA's need recognition...

    GDog7NYC replied to MrRNman's topic in General Nursing

    fantastic.. simply fantastic!

12. ED Interview

    GDog7NYC replied to kitty118's topic in Emergency

    Just remember, if you're ever faced with a loud, obnoxious, foul-mouthed drunken patient.. take a few cleansing breaths and remember: YOU have the power..the control.. and the Haldol and Ativan. :rotfl: Knock yourself out and enjoy your first day!

13. Is your charge & triage RN included in nurse/patient ratio grid?

    GDog7NYC replied to KKERRN's topic in Emergency

    God, I would LOVE to have a staffing ratio of 1:4. Right now i'll be lucky if we meet 1:8! There are 23 beds in the Main ED plus 8 virtual beds (i.e., hallway), 1 Trauma Room, 6 in the Pediatric ED , 10 beds in Urgent Care and up to 35 seated patient...

14. Saw a news special on ER crisis...opinions?

    GDog7NYC replied to sharann's topic in Emergency

    It's definitely an article that provokes a lot of thought as to the direction that Emergency Care is headed, but at the same time, it makes me think about a couple of things. I have a dedicated Minor/Urgent Care area in my ED that is open until midni...

15. How many visitors in the ED?

    GDog7NYC replied to twright's topic in Emergency

    Our visitation policy is 1 person per patient (and both parents allowed for peds). Visiting is every hour on the hour for 15 minutes. We will of course make exceptions as the need arises. There have been times that I have had to cancel visitations be...