Learning Thread (Medsurg)

Specialties Med-Surg

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I just saw a great thread over in the ER forum by traumaintheslot.

When you learn something new or have great tips or tricks, post them here.

I am a new medsurg nurse and I would really enjoy hearing your responses. :)

For example, the other day we were cleaning up after a pt and the nurse I was helping started to feel sick from the smell (lower GI bleed). She opened an alcohol wipe and put it under her nose to keep from vomiting, she said it works every time.

Anyone know about Morphine and the Sphincter of Oddi? Some of our physicians say yes, some no...

Specializes in Case Management, Acute Care, Missions.

Another trick withe TED hose is to first place the plastic package over the end of the foot - the hose will slip right on... just pull the package out through the hole in the toe and use on the the other foot.

I had been struggling to get those darn things on for years and the nurse getting my dad ready for surgery showed me this trick.... WONDERFUL!

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