mactheknife

mactheknife has 32 years experience and specializes in Operating Room.

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1. What I like about OR nurses...little talk outside the bounderies

   mactheknife replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Operating Room

   Missed the questions? what were

2. OR going Green?

   mactheknife posted a topic in Operating Room

   So our hospital wants to go green. Any helpful ideas for OR Staff. We need all your advice

3. Attitudes in the OR

   mactheknife replied to Epona's topic in Operating Room

   Sounds like you have ended up in a real bad one. I agree with Skipbeat learn what you can and get out. They are a perfect example of what not to become. Remember them as that

4. advice needed

   mactheknife replied to freespirit2's topic in Operating Room

   I agree, move on. There is such a shortage of nurses in the world we don't need to waste our time working in places like that. I wish there was a way to name and shame ORs like

5. New OR nurse, what books to get?

   mactheknife replied to SnowStar4's topic in Operating Room

   JCI have a book "Safety in the Operating Room" It is well worth the money, easy to read with a wealth of useful information. You can order it online through Amason. I can't remember how much it cost...

6. frustrations

   mactheknife replied to cyncopia's topic in Operating Room

   We have all been there and like ebear I have been in the OR for 26 years. I am now a unit supervisor and still have things to learn. I now work in Saudi with colleagues from all over the world. You...

7. "Neutral" sharps passing zone

   mactheknife replied to fezzin's topic in Operating Room

   We use a kidney dish. My staff were reluctant untill one of the scrubs got stabed and then fainted at the sight of her own blood. Now they all use a kidney

8. HELP!need advice on situation

   mactheknife replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with TakeTwoAsprin however I would keep a detailed report on the unit's practice and send a copy to the recruiter. That way they can warn other persons that they send

9. Underwire bras in surgery

   mactheknife replied to BridgetJones's topic in Operating Room

   I would be worried about the electricity aspect and also the possible risk of infection. How do you know the bra is clean? I would definately remove any item of clothing that a patient is wearing in...

10. Do you count instruments during an infant belly case?

    mactheknife replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    What we do in our dept is to fill the plates and screws on the trays after every use before it is sent to the sterilizing department. This makes it easy because you can see at a glance if any thing is...

11. Do you count instruments during an infant belly case?

    mactheknife replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, every time I open a set. In some instances I will count only before cutting skin and just before closing but I count in every case. You work in a country with educated doctors. I don't, so I have...

12. Allergic Dermatitis to surgical scrubs - any advice?

    mactheknife replied to french01's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with all of the above. Seriously look into the gloves. That is where I found the solution to my problem. I now only wear "Biogel" gloves and have no problems. Involve your Infection Control...

13. Do you count instruments during an infant belly case?

    mactheknife replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, yes, yes. I always count even during minor cases, but especially during Abdominal surgery. It goes to maintaining good habits and being able to know with conviction that nothing from my side has...

14. Do you make time for YOU? Staying healthy, peaceful, exercising, etc?

    mactheknife replied to ICor9:24's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I went through a patch like this, working 2 posts, 2 small children, demanding unemploeyed spouse. Well I started using public transport to work and back. This time on the train was for me. I read a...

15. How My Instructor Affected My Life

    mactheknife replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    I would think because the said offenders are not from western