amnesia

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1. recent colonoscopy experience

   amnesia replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   They use Propofol where I work...People seem to do well with this. I think the redhead stuff just has to do with the fact that most (generally speaking...not all), are more sensitive to pain/nausea and require more medication to control it. Don't kno...

2. Anyone using Vistaril?

   amnesia replied to maggie77's topic in PACU

   Zofran, Dex, Reglan, Pepcid, Benedryl, Scopolamine patch, rare visteril.

3. OR patients bypass PACU for ICU

   amnesia replied to fedupnurse's topic in PACU

   Our burn patients all go straight back. Also any stable unit pt that came to OR already intubated can return straight back as well. Obviously any pts. that require stabilization post-op do come to us at the discresion of Anethesia.

4. New Grads in the PACU

   amnesia replied to Anjann's topic in PACU

   The PACU is not a very forgiving setting for learning the basics as listed by KrustyThe Nurse. I would encourage you to get previous ICU/ED experience and then try for PACU. Good luck!

5. Flamed during report.

   amnesia replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in PACU

   Our PACU was having the same difficulties with calling report. Our nurse manager did a 3 month survey in an attempt to determine just how many delays were caused by the floor turfing patients because of staffing issues, no beds, dirty rooms etc. Ou...

6. PCA's in PACU

   amnesia replied to cthorn518's topic in PACU

   we start them in our PACU

7. Near miss, should I be blamed?

   amnesia replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

   This is just another clear indication that our medical system is in trouble. It is so sad that our patients are put at such great risk just because of continuing staffing shortages. Sorry you had such a difficult shift:flowersfo .

8. You might be a PACU nurse if...

   amnesia replied to mustanggirl's topic in PACU

   MD/CRNA has traveled WITHOUT oxygen AGAIN, and when SAO2 reads 80 something they say " uh... could you hurry up with that face mask?":confused:

9. prison guards in the OR

   amnesia replied to angel03's topic in Operating Room

   One guard explained to us that safety of the nursing/medical staff is also their concern. He went on to say that they have had the family of prisoners attempt to liberate the prisoner during these procedures. It is notible to add that the family try...

10. Staying Overnight In Pacu With Icu Pt

    amnesia replied to jabdab's topic in PACU

11. PACU--a day in the life

    amnesia replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in PACU

    I work in a PACU that is always very busy! We do an average of 80-100 cases per day (adults) -- our kids go to a pediatric recovery and run 20-40 each day. We have staffing every day, around the clock. The only call shifts we share are Saturday and...

12. From ER to PACU ?

    amnesia replied to CherRN's topic in PACU

    We have several nurses in our PACU that came from ER and they are all very proficient and skilled nurses in the recovery setting. The turnover/acuities are very similiar. Vents can be intimidating but remember that their airway is already PROTECTED...

13. Question for Recovery Nurses

    amnesia replied to shyne's topic in Operating Room

    It sounds like you are getting started in the right direction. I guess that with regards to doing PACU now it would depend on the acuity levels of your patient populations. If you plan on doing same-day I would think your experienc would be applica...

14. Doctor on the edge of ethical behaviour.....

    amnesia replied to kersti's topic in General Nursing

    Soooooo... Scary!

15. Anyone ever pass out at work....I just did :'(

    amnesia replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    YUP! Nursing School! We were getting the grand tour of how the rooms were set up and I remember my nursing instructer saying " And this is the suction here on the wall and this is how to use it..." Thats it, LIGHTS OUT! Next thing I knew I was...