Hello all, Im a new grad and was wondering if new onset RLE weakness and decreased sensation are serious complications post op day one for a lumbar laminectomy? Or is this expected?Thanks
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN 11 Articles; 17,555 Posts Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion. Has 46 years experience. Aug 21, 2018 Loss of motor and sensory function may indicate nerve root compression and should be reported immediately to surgeon.Lumbar Laminectomy Complications & Surgery Recoverynursing care of the client having a posterior laminectomy
Surprised1, MSN, RN 128 Posts Specializes in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery. Has 11 years experience. Aug 29, 2018 Very serious. I assume you called neurosurgery quickly? Any updates now?
PaSSiNGaS, MSN 261 Posts Specializes in Nurse Anesthesiology. Has 18 years experience. Sep 23, 2018 I hope this isn't a serious question....