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1. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

   ttt replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I've also heard the 50% rate. We're building a new birthing center & are adding another OR room for this. One of the reasons....suppose a woman asked for a C/S because of intuitively feeling something was wrong, but it was denied & there were...

2. Baby Formula to irrigate bladder????

   ttt replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yep. 60 cc into the bladder via foley, then unclamp and drain. Any nicks, the blood will be readily visible. It's sterile--no worries.

3. suggestions for new unit?

   ttt replied to ttt's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Actually, I can't complain about staffing--they are great here. As soon as a patient starts getting active, we go one on one. And, there are generally floats available to assist at del. time or to go to the OR. When I started there, I told them all h...

4. suggestions for new unit?

   ttt replied to ttt's topic in Ob/Gyn

   One large, level III nearby uses the "ward" type of triage--4 stretchers per room with a curtain between them. Their logic? Move them through quickly and don't make it too comfortable for the frequent flyers who just want to be admitted and induced f...

5. suggestions for new unit?

   ttt replied to ttt's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Great suggestions----I'm scribbling furiously! Gail

6. suggestions for new unit?

   ttt replied to ttt's topic in Ob/Gyn

   How many poorly-designed units do you see that had NO input from nurses at all as to their set-up????? they can address the above, PLUS security measures intelligently and practically. You won't regret their input. All are great ideas--I've scribble...

7. 16G or 18G for IV access?

   ttt replied to k_cole21's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Routine labors get an 18 gauge. Scheduled c/s or other procedures get a 16ga.--sometimes high risk patients get 2 or 3 16 gauges--and absolutely no helplocks if they are getting an epidural--the anesthesiologists have a fit --in case they need to pum...

8. suggestions for new unit?

   ttt posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi all. We are in the early planning stages for a new women's hospital/birthing center. Anyone have any wonderful ideas for things to include or not include? Experience is usually the best advisor....Gail

9. Who mixes pitocin and mag?

   ttt replied to bbnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Because all mixed meds should be done under a "hood" our pharmacy has begun to mix all our meds. Our pitocin for induction is 30 units in 500 cc 0.9% NSS. To give, for example, 1 mu/min, the IV pump is set at 1 ml/hr. 2mu/min is set at 2 ml/hr, etc. ...

10. Benchmarking Cytotec

    ttt posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all. We (like most others) are using Misoprostal for cervical ripening. Currently our docs and residents administer the med. Our Clinical Practice Committee is considering a protocol that would allow nurses to administer subsequent doses of cytote...

11. Low rider pants on nurses

    ttt replied to Celiabs's topic in General Nursing

    For crying out loud! Nursing is NOT a fashion contest! If you feel a strong need to look "fashionable"--especially in a "Hoochie-Momma" kind of way, find a dance pole. Nurses have worked for decades to present an image that is professional, intellige...

12. if only for one day......

    ttt replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Perhaps if he is capable of getting out of bed, he is capable of changing his bed. In the past, we have put a stack of linens on the stand and said, "If you soil the bed, your new linens are here for when you would like to change them--let us know if...