OBscraper

I used to use lido all the time when we had "traditional" angiocaths. Over a year ago we changed to the needleless system and since then I missed almost everytime I stated an IV with the new angiocaths and the lido. I guess (at least for me I know it is not so for everyone) the lido does mask the vein and since you can not feel the "pop" with the new angiocaths I had to hang up the lido in order to not have to restick the pt for an IV. Some of the nurses I work with have had the same problem, other have stated that they can not tell a difference. If a patient requests lido I will always get another RN who will use it.

I have worked OB for 4 years now, and, most women definately have pain(its just the amount and how they deal with it that varies). However, one of my funniest memories is a women who came in 10cm with her 5th or 6th baby ( I can't remember) and she stated it was time for her to push, but, she stated she was in NO pain. It was hilarious the patient, her husband, myself, and the MD just sat in the room talked and lauged about the situation and got to know eachother. I had stayed past my shift when she came in complete because I wanted to do her delivery and I thought it would be any time. Finally I let another RN take over b/c it had been 1 1/2 hours and she still had no urge to push. My friend took over and she let me know that they all sat there for another hour and then she finally wanted to push and she had the baby in 2 pushes. I was told she never had any pain. It is unbelievable to me I have had patients deal with pain well, but to not have pain that is amazing. I just hope I have her good luck when I deliver my first baby this spring.:rotfl: