Tonight I worked a pm shift on my child and maternal health unit.
15 post natal mothers..2 on Synto for bleeds, one post op caesar, 1 having platelets for throbocytapenia. 3 bubs in special care...caesar bub with TTN and pre terminal trace with bradys and desats...phototherapy double lights and a hypoglyciemic bub on dextrose. 2 mums to be in labour and 1 new admission to do for
inductions. 2 mother craft bubs with reflux.
4 post op hysterectomys.
How many staff on ?
3
How unsafe was that ?
We nearly lost a bub at 9pm failed vac extrac...forceps mec liq apgars 2 5 8 flat for 5 min emerg buzzer going trying to get help.
GRRRRRRR.
We just got a pay rise but not soon enough to attract more people into nursing.
Just venting ! thanks for listening !