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1. Shivers after epidurals

   MeMaRN replied to MeMaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We do not have any standing orders like Demerol IVP after an epidural is in. I know it's used in the recovery room for shivering but not in our L&D unit. I just feel bad for these Mom's who look so forward to pain relief only to be miserable with...

2. Shivers after epidurals

   MeMaRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   How do you explain the shivers to your patients after an epidural? I've heard explanations ranging from the mother's hormones, to blood pressure issues. (All of the explanations given by anest.) Also, how many blood pressure readings are you required...

3. What do patients say that irks you?

   MeMaRN replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

   One of my top gripes that families of patients DO is when they bring food for themselves into the labor suite prior to delivery knowing that the patient is unable to eat!

4. New Mama Baby RN

   MeMaRN replied to MeMaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Sorry to show my ignorance but how do you use sucrose? We do have glucose water and if the mother has ok'd binky use then I'll put a little glucose water on the binky and it makes the procedure go much better. I'm finding the nurses that have been...

5. New Mama Baby RN

   MeMaRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello everyone! I have been "lurking" for the past year and have appreciated the abundant information found in all of your posts! I've currently finished a "new grad" program on our Mother/Baby unit and have a few questions. Our unit is implementing ...