skybaby RN

Latest Activity

1. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   Hey Mike! Always look to you for great info. Regarding NOT pulling lines...I recently spoke to an embalmer (who also teaches) who says that NOT pulling lines can help to maintain the pressure within the circulatory system so that the injection of sol...

2. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   Possible? Only if done incorrectly.

3. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   Very interesting analogy about the birthing process. I do, however, think it is possible to both provide excellent post-mortem care while preventing damage to delicate tissues which is a real possibility if not done correctly.

4. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   You have very succintly worded the reason for the research in which I am currently and passionately engaged. It so clearly expresses what seems to be a rather common phenomena. Your example is exactly why I am doing this. I am afraid that nursing sch...

5. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   Okay. What kind of bandages? Michael, could you also weigh in on this one?

6. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   Oh yes, it's quite common in many areas. All the strings in those shroud bags should be thrown away to prevent the temptation to use them!

7. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   Our research is attempting to establish best practice. Nursing education does not really address these issues.

8. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   Michael I especially appreciated your comments. I am currently conducting a grant funded research project on post-mortem care. Would you be willling to entertain a few questions as they arise? Knowing both the RN side and the FD side would be invalua...