Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn
So glad you were taken care of. We do a better job these days, but not always in rural or local facilities. EMS is definitely a focus for education. Thanks for sharing your story.
Tina
It's terrible that this happened to you after so many years of loyal service. Unfortunately, this kind of experience can cause some to leave the profession altogether, so kudos to you for preserving yourself and your dignity and leaving that situatio...
Oh my...that is heartbreaking. I'm thankful that you had a merciful doctor. That would definitely be a life changing experience for any nurse. Thank you for sharing your story.
Tina
Virtually every nurse has a story about a patient or family encounter that has changed them or their role in nursing forever. I’ve had many memorable encounters over the years, but one changed my career trajectory more than any other.
I was work...
As an obstetrics nurse, the birth of a child is all part of the daily work, but always exciting. I went into obstetric nursing because I had great experiences with my own deliveries and wanted to impact other women the way my nurses impacted me. Birt...
Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn
Exactly! In our simulation debrief, we emphasize the importance of a good history, which the patient may not always be forthcoming about. Thank you for your comment!
Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thank you for sharing that! ED triage has different protocols in different places, but education is the key. Please share with your staff and spread the word.
Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn
Absolutely! And we need to remember that not everyone presents with textbook symptoms. Many women are in trouble with lower pressures, and we shouldn't "watch her" until she reaches 140/90. Kudos to you for being on top of things and not taking no f...
Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thanks! We have gotten much better at emphasizing this on discharge, but not all hospitals do so. It's important that we educate family members as well since the new mom may not notice the danger signs in herself.
How scary! Thankfully it wa...
Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn
Very true. Unfortunately, OBED's are not the norm. Discharge teaching does now include theses warning signs, but they can be easily overlooked when a new mom is hyperfocused on her newborn.
Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn
Hi brandy1017,
We used to believe that it was 'cured' by delivery of the placenta. It's only in fairly recent years that it was noted to occur after delivery, up to 6 weeks postpartum. The risk factors are older women, first pregnancy, obesity, ...
