Hi, Can anyone tell me if their unit opens the OR while VABC patients are in active labor or do you do a stat section, if needed. According to AORN, the OR should only be opened just prior to use. Thanks
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Hi, Clear Liquids per the OB. One Anesthesiologist prefers NPO. Midwives feel like meals are appropriate and the patient will change to ice or clear liquids as she progresses in labor. D
Hi, Does anyone have a policy for EMLA cream with circumcisions? I hear that Joint Commission does not accept sweeties as a form of pain control. They want to see EMLA cream or a block used. Some of our Doctors do not do the block rather Hurricaine...
Hi, I am developing an educational letter to parents when their newborn enters our NICU. Do anyone have one willing to share or any specific topics to cover. (touching the newborn, visiting, etc.) Thanks, D
Hi, I am having an issue with our Admitting Dept. They feel that every labor patient should be greeted and escorted to L&D by a labor nurse. I would like to know if each labor unit sends a nurse to the admitting dept to escort all patients to ...
hi, my unit has no policy on visitation to the pediatric unit. lately we have been having some issue with multiple family members and siblings visiting and requesting to stay as guest while a pediatric patient is hospitalized. can some give me su...
Hi, We have recently had a delivery of a newborn whose mother routinely used herione. At present, the newborn shows not symptom of withdrawl. (only 2 days). Does anyone have an specifics on newborn care and follow up. Should these newborn be kept ...
Hi, Does anyone have a Birthing Ball Policy. We are heading that way. Also, if you do use the birthing ball, do you have the patient sign a release. Thanks,
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has and would share their standing orders and policy for RSV. I am redoing the Pediatric Policies and orders. It would be a great help. Thanks!