CNORSUE

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1. Latex Allergy

   CNORSUE replied to kleinbbc's topic in Operating Room

   You cannot use a latex containing Foley kit on a Latex allergy pt!!!! End of story!! Why would you take that chance? If the catheter contains latex, the whole kit is contaminated!

2. ER Nurses. Read This!

   CNORSUE replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

   Kudos to ER Nurses everywhere! As an OR Nurse who used to work the 3-11 shift @ SCMH, I was able to observe these wonderful, dedicated, hardworking & multi-tasking Nurses at work. I applaud you & Thank you!!! :balloons: :nuke: :yelclap:

3. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

   CNORSUE replied to scaredofshots's topic in Humor

   As I take my colonoscopy pts. into PACU, to get them to pass gas I tell them " this will be the only time in your life you will be encouraged to fart/pass gas" (especially men!) so make it a trophy/award winner!!! And to women I tell them, here's you...

4. Patient Modesty

   CNORSUE replied to creinkent's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks Works2xs for your excellent reply. As OR nurses we need to maintain our pts. dignity & respect for their modesty. As you stated, the Golden Rule applies. I don't think any of us would like to be unecessarily exposed! I always treat my pts....

5. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

   CNORSUE replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Humor

   How about draining butt pus that could peel the paint off the walls (I actually looked to see if this was occurring)from a 500 lb. man, unwashed, with yeast under the fat folds , is given a spinal so have to keep gagging & puking quiet!

6. prep solution question

   CNORSUE replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

   In regard to Duraprep-it has been banned in OR's around Toledo due to a pt. catching on fire during a craniotomy@ The Toledo Hospital.. This info was gleaned from the ensuing lawsuit. The doc didn't wait for it to dry & the drapes & ET tube (...