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We use "Benergan" or "Phenadryl" — Benedryl and Phenergan. Sometimes we add "Tromethazine" on the end if Toradol is part of the equation too, usually in an IV headache cocktail.
Tiny heart syndrome (THS) — people who are weak and whiny. Can also substitute "acardia" — no heart! Also OSHS — oddly shaped head syndrome, mostly the adult version of FLK — funny looking kid.
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Droogle- the expert family who incessantly consults Dr. Google on their smart phone whilst trying to one up the medical and nursing team's expertise & intelligence
When you go into room 34 the sister law likes to droogle while you talk trying to find a new reason to keep the patient
Lunah, MSN, RN
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We use "Benergan" or "Phenadryl" — Benedryl and Phenergan. Sometimes we add "Tromethazine" on the end if Toradol is part of the equation too, usually in an IV headache cocktail.
Tiny heart syndrome (THS) — people who are weak and whiny. Can also substitute "acardia" — no heart! Also OSHS — oddly shaped head syndrome, mostly the adult version of FLK — funny looking kid.
I worked in a Level 1 Drama Center.