lumber fusion or steriod injection post op care

[meither]

Hi there, I have a quick question about the post-op lumber fusion and steriod injection patient sensory and extremities circulation checks.

I am going to work in a out patient surgery center soon and I want to know what I need to do before discharging our lumber fusion and steriod injection patient.

Do you do grip test on the upper extremities even the injection is in the lumber area? do you check to see if pt can move their lower extremities. What else is a concern? I know pain management is very important too but I am more concern of the discharge criteria. Please give me some ideas.

Thanks!

[Blee O'Myacin, BSN, RN]

Hi there, I have a quick question about the post-op lumber fusion and steriod injection patient sensory and extremities circulation checks.

I am going to work in a out patient surgery center soon and I want to know what I need to do before discharging our lumber fusion and steriod injection patient.

Do you do grip test on the upper extremities even the injection is in the lumber area? do you check to see if pt can move their lower extremities. What else is a concern? I know pain management is very important too but I am more concern of the discharge criteria. Please give me some ideas.

Thanks!

Always follow facility policy and procedure. You will have an orientation and will learn what is expected of you. If you want to be extra prepared, brush up on neuro assesments.

Good luck with the new job.

Blee