whiterobin

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1. How often to eval 1st 24hr vag,no complications

   whiterobin posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have noticed a difference in my comfort level of checking my fresh vag patients every 2 hours on the night shift(I peek in, note regular breathing pattern and back out quietly) VS fellow staff members telling the patient to call if they need anythi...

2. sp C/S diet

   whiterobin replied to whiterobin's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you to all who responded. I think I needed to see the updated research to move forward with what I have already seen, that some pts can tolerate food even before flatus. Knowing that I'm not causing a higher risk for ileus is a relief, now I...

3. Bowel Care sp C/S

   whiterobin replied to whiterobin's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for all of your replies. I have a concern that at 24 hours if no flatus, I have seen a practice of Dulcolax Supp q 2 hours X 2 with MOM 45cc with the first supp. This is along with Pericolace BID. This seems a bit much, but will it hurt?...

4. Bowel Care sp C/S

   whiterobin posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   After a duramorph C/S how long do you wait to start bowel care? If no flatus within 24 hours, what do you start with and in what order do you proceed and with what time frame, especially if pt needs a BM to be D/C'd at 48 to 72 hours-Pericolace/Col...

5. sp C/S diet

   whiterobin posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Right after a duramorph C/S many of our L/D RNs feed the pt. Apple Juice and soda or graham crackers often with Percocts-I was taught that ice chips for the first 12 hours (IN some hospitals-24 hours) would avoid N/V as well as being told since abdom...