Need help w/ ER treatment/trauma/cast rooms

flaerman · Mar 28, 2005

Our trauma rooms are larger than all the rest of our rooms, we have a more sophisticated cardiac monitor that has arterial line monitoring capability etc, we have multiple oxygen flow meter setups, and mulitple cabinets that contain, central lines, chest tubes, trach kits, and anything else we can think of to have on-hand. Also these rooms usually contain one or more crash carts.

--regular treatments also have cardiac monitoring capabilities, one oxygen/air flow meter so that all rooms are vent capable, we keep all basic suppleis on hand as well:alcohol pads, 2X2's, tongue blades/q-tips, lube packets, cardiac monitor dots, oxygen cannula's and masks, UA cup/quick cath kits, bedpans(reg and fracture types), urinals, suction tubing, adult diapers/blue pads etc.

--we don't have a "cast room" as we cast only if ortho is there seeing someone and they do it themselves otherwise all we place are OCL splints which are custom fit an extremity or area: or use boxed splints(cock-up and wrist/hand braces, knee immobilizers etc). we have one general treatment room used alot of times for pelvic exams(as our pelvic cart/supplies are there)

and nasal packing etc again because the equipment is there.

ER is just that, take care of all sorts of "emergencies", whereas an outpt dept is where you go for antibiotic adminstration, blood transfusions, testing, insertion if tubes(G-Tubes and/or Pegs etc), can also PICC and'or central lines placed too.

Atropine-given IV or via ETT for treatment of syptomatic bradycardia.

Lidocaine- given to treat rapid/unstable ventriclar ectopy, IV or via ETT and if works to stop the arrhythmia it is generally followed by a continuous IV drip of the same drug.

Adenocard-given rapid IV push/slam, used for treatment of rapid unstable heartrates where you can't discern the rhythm due to rapidity of HR and your pt is becoming more symptomatic. It will stop the heart momentarily to give the providers a chance to what rhythm the pt is in and give futher treatment if necessary.

Well, I hope these answers help you with your assignment.... flaerman

shirley brown · Mar 28, 2005

Explore the thinking behind each perspective as it relates to patients and nursig management for painful wound dressings. You will need to address the implications of the management of the procedure,from each perspective for both nurse and patient.

shirley brown · Mar 28, 2005

Explore the thinking behind each perspective as it relates to patients and nursing management for painful wound dressings. You will need to address the implications of the management of the procedure,from each perspective for both nurse and patient.

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willreba · Apr 3, 2005

Thank you so much for your help. This information was very helpful, I don't know how to thank you!!

Our trauma rooms are larger than all the rest of our rooms, we have a more sophisticated cardiac monitor that has arterial line monitoring capability etc, we have multiple oxygen flow meter setups, and mulitple cabinets that contain, central lines, chest tubes, trach kits, and anything else we can think of to have on-hand. Also these rooms usually contain one or more crash carts.
--regular treatments also have cardiac monitoring capabilities, one oxygen/air flow meter so that all rooms are vent capable, we keep all basic suppleis on hand as well:alcohol pads, 2X2's, tongue blades/q-tips, lube packets, cardiac monitor dots, oxygen cannula's and masks, UA cup/quick cath kits, bedpans(reg and fracture types), urinals, suction tubing, adult diapers/blue pads etc.
--we don't have a "cast room" as we cast only if ortho is there seeing someone and they do it themselves otherwise all we place are OCL splints which are custom fit an extremity or area: or use boxed splints(cock-up and wrist/hand braces, knee immobilizers etc). we have one general treatment room used alot of times for pelvic exams(as our pelvic cart/supplies are there)
and nasal packing etc again because the equipment is there.
ER is just that, take care of all sorts of "emergencies", whereas an outpt dept is where you go for antibiotic adminstration, blood transfusions, testing, insertion if tubes(G-Tubes and/or Pegs etc), can also PICC and'or central lines placed too.
Atropine-given IV or via ETT for treatment of syptomatic bradycardia.
Lidocaine- given to treat rapid/unstable ventriclar ectopy, IV or via ETT and if works to stop the arrhythmia it is generally followed by a continuous IV drip of the same drug.
Adenocard-given rapid IV push/slam, used for treatment of rapid unstable heartrates where you can't discern the rhythm due to rapidity of HR and your pt is becoming more symptomatic. It will stop the heart momentarily to give the providers a chance to what rhythm the pt is in and give futher treatment if necessary.
Well, I hope these answers help you with your assignment.... flaerman