TillyC

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1. WATCH OUT!!! New ortho nurse coming up!!! And I need some wisdom from y'all....

   TillyC replied to Kent's topic in Orthopaedic

   Dear Christopher, It all depends on what your ward does ie,TJR, Trauma, etc. Let me know and we can discuss the MUST KNOW stuff. All the best, TillyC

2. How soon post op do you turn your total hip replacement pattients?

   TillyC replied to brinasmommy27's topic in Orthopaedic

   With the minimally invasive method there are 2 inscisions - one in the groin for the femoral component and the other is in a more traditional position over the hip for the acetabular bit. For all the info on this put "NILNAV Hip System" into google. ...

3. How soon post op do you turn your total hip replacement pattients?

   TillyC replied to brinasmommy27's topic in Orthopaedic

   We will turn them as soon as necessary if their skin condition etc requires strict PAC. Remember that a cemented hip is as secure as it ever will be so careful turning within the limits imposed by pain is OK. As they are out of bed on day 1 or 2 post...