LibraSun

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1. The Case of the Green Poop

   LibraSun replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in Gastroenterology

   Guys, I think you should check with your ped Doc. These are abnormal bowel movements and should be discussed with the PCP--not in an online message board. We all know possible causes of stool...

2. Propofol

   LibraSun replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

   I agree that propofol can cause hypotension, respiratory depression and loss of protective reflexes--as does demerol, fentanyl and versed given in quantities that some GI docs request for 'sedation'....

3. Do U Apply Abdominal Pressure During Colonoscopy?

   LibraSun replied to JEEMA's topic in Gastroenterology

   It can be exhausting with people with difficult turns or Drs with less skill, FOR SURE! My boss and I even thought up a compression device, but it seems someone else patented our idea in 1997, but...

4. post colonoscopy position

   LibraSun replied to JEEMA's topic in Gastroenterology

   What is the theory behind putting in a rectal tube? That the pt can't pass the air naturally? How do you decide who gets one? I am incredulous that a healthy person would need (let alone tolerate)...

5. post colonoscopy position

   LibraSun replied to JEEMA's topic in Gastroenterology

   Wow! Rectal Tubes????? That seems extreme!! I have had 3 colonoscopies by 2 different GI doctors and suites and I have never been placed in any position but supine. Who takes the rectal tube out?...

6. Endoscopy and Call

   LibraSun replied to OC_An Khe's topic in Gastroenterology

   We are a teaching facility, so week days the Attending and fellow are on call. We do 1 weekend in 6 and have a standby oncall for ERCPs. Only RNs are on call and that call is 5pm Fri to 7am

7. post colonoscopy position

   LibraSun replied to JEEMA's topic in Gastroenterology

   There shouldn't be so much air left in the colon that it requires the patient to be contorted! Unless there is something obstructing the natural flow (tumor, stricture, etc) the pt should be able to...

8. Propofol

   LibraSun replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

   Holy Cow!! Have none of you guys taken ACLS? I would LOVE to be able to give Propofol. The patient wakes up in seconds. It has a half life of 1.8 minutes!!! I would rather bag a pt for 1.8 minutes...

9. Calling all GI nurses !!

   LibraSun replied to EndoRN's topic in Gastroenterology

   God, I would love to have MAC for ERCPs. Where are you that they are using anesthesia routinely? We still have to use Fent/demerol and Versed for those horribly loooooong ERCPs!! Our dept only has...