Deirdre

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  1. tachysystole vs hyperstimulation

    Deirdre posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    The other night at work I had a conflict with 2 new ob's over the term hyperstim, they stated that it was only hyperstim if the fh became nonreassuring, that what i was calling hyperstim was in fact...

  2. Complete patient and breech

    Deirdre replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    when I was new to l&d I called the md in because we were about 8cm w/a bbow..md delivered a breech boy!! needless to say, that was not a bbow!! It was pretty funny, doc had a sense of humor and it...

  3. Best Brand of Shoes

    Deirdre replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who has fallen off my Danskos twice, I switched to Merrell's "Primo Breeze" they are slip ons that you can run in, are comfy from day one and even I can't fall off

  4. "Natural Cures"

    Deirdre replied to seeking33's topic in General Nursing

    No, he really is just in it for the buck!! I watched his infomercial, thought he was really on to something, bought the book. He covers many things, things that most of us have already learned by...

  5. Soy vs. Cow's Milk-Based Formula

    Deirdre replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think she was responding to when you said soy formula wouldn't be on the market if it were unsafe. I had also responded to that statement, as we all know how many unsafe products are on the market,...

  6. Soy vs. Cow's Milk-Based Formula

    Deirdre replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would love more info on this topic. I am allergic to milk products and what I found out first by suffering, then by research, is that if you are allergic to milk products it is highly likely that...

  7. Clonus.....what Is This Test For??

    Deirdre replied to InmyblooD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    with checking DTR's in preclampsia, aren't we also checking for MgSo4 tox as they lose their reflexes as the mag level increases (to a toxic

  8. Questions for L & D Nurse's....

    Deirdre replied to Hope2BaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did somebody say breaks??!!

  9. What nursing Managers fail to see

    Deirdre replied to Nursekat64's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    choked me up too, beautifully

  10. Male manager of OB

    Deirdre replied to Jabramac's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you, I too have suffered with management that had no experience in OB (how hard could it be, all we do is cuddle babies all day, lol) It would be disappointing to have a manager who was...

  11. When pt is refusing a C/S

    Deirdre replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm uncertain what you are trying to say Marie, but since you keep posting to correct me on this thread; would you care to offer an opinion, belief or experience on the topic of pts refusing a

  12. Scary story!

    Deirdre replied to jen42's topic in Correctional

    are the inmates allowed access to computers? I know they can receive an education in prison but do they keep them off

  13. When pt is refusing a C/S

    Deirdre replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually it seems to be about our opinions, beliefs and experience..or why post a "discussion"

  14. When pt is refusing a C/S

    Deirdre replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks for that info-i was not referring to a termination for a legitimate reason although i do not believe that Downs is justification to terminate. But this thread is not about abortion, it is about...

  15. When pt is refusing a C/S

    Deirdre replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would love to hear more opinions or better still facts on this thread! If a pt came in stoned or drunk cps would get involved. If she were assaulted by her boyfriend and the baby died as a result he...

  16. Interesting article

    Deirdre replied to Rohan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks Deb, looking forward to it, what about info on pitting

  17. Interesting article

    Deirdre replied to Rohan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please post the specifics, also what is your policy for pitting multiple gestation? Thanks,

  18. Interesting article

    Deirdre replied to Rohan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just relocated to a small hospital with a low census in central ny from a moderate size hospital in central ca and the difference in practice is mind boggling..at this little hospital they send pt's...

  19. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Deirdre replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am at a loss for words after reading this! I have been doing ob since 88 and thought I could not be shocked..I was

  20. AROM at -2 station?

    Deirdre replied to epiphany's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I never had a real issue with station, the kid was either high,low, i was taught that the wide part of the head at the spines is 0 station, so, you could have caput well applied to the cervix and...