derelys9

derelys9 specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Non-Pharmaceutical interventions for Pain

   derelys9 replied to gwenith's topic in Holistic

   I don't work in ICU or acute care, but two things I find useful for pain management are Reiki and reflexology. Both methods can be taught to the patients and done on themselves and used at any time. I think it would be wonderful for more nurses (and ...

2. Questions????

   derelys9 replied to spiritbeing8992's topic in Geriatric

   In the facility where I currently work, the nurses on 1st and 2nd shift have 28/25 residents. Night shift has 55 and 50 on the front and back halls respectively. I started out working second shift on a hall with 28 residents. It is certainly a challe...

3. Horner's Syndrome

   derelys9 replied to derelys9's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the links! I'll be sure and pass on the information to the HHP who is trying to help treat this child.

4. Horner's Syndrome

   derelys9 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I wasn't quite sure where exactly to post this question, so if it's in the wrong spot I apologize. I am looking for any information at all about Horner's Syndrome. I've done an online search and found some really good and interesting information, ho...

5. Do your on-call nurses come in if short?

   derelys9 replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric

   In the facility where I work, there are 3 floor nurses, the DON, ADON, and MDS who rotate being on call. As to if they come in, well, it depends on which one is on call and who is doing the calling.

6. Overstimulation in comatose patients

   derelys9 replied to derelys9's topic in Neuro

   Thanks a mint for the input, I do appreciate all of your thoughts. He has been moved to a neuro rehab clinic the other day. He is doing much better, still in a coma as far as I know (I live in another state and visit when I can) I was thinking that...

7. Overstimulation in comatose patients

   derelys9 replied to derelys9's topic in Neuro

   Right, I understand in relation to the ICP. When he arrived his ICP was>50 and it took about two weeks to get the pressure and drainage to a "normal" level. At that time, the drains were clamped and once it was deemed his body was actually process...

8. Overstimulation in comatose patients

   derelys9 posted a topic in Neuro

   Since a loved one has been in the NeuroICU for the past month (TBI, multiple broken bones and internal injuries due to motorcycle accident) I (as well as other family members) have been told off and on "oh don't talk to him, don't touch him, etc beca...