PAKRHMC

I work on an Orthopedic unit . Alot of our patients have had their knee or hip replaced and are otherwise healthy so when they get blood it is usually their own. They may feel a little tired but usually don't feel that bad. This is why we would like to be able to get them at least oob to a chair or bathroom during the blood. They many times need 2 units and this takes up a good part of the dayshift. Our policy is that they must stay in bed during the transfusion. Is there any Orthopedic Nurses out there that have different policies?

I'm not sure of the rationale and I am also looking for policies or data as to getting OOB vs not getting OOB. If any one knows where I can look I'd appreciate it. Thanks:)

I work on an Orthopedic floor and we would like to get patients up to a chair after the first 15-30 minutes of a transfusion. If anyone has a written policy stating this That'd be great! Thanks:)

At our hospital it is a Policy that patients need to stay in bed while they are getting a Blood Transfusion. I am trying to find information from othe rhospitals that may allow patients OOB during the Transfusion. Can they get OOB after the first 2 vital signs or right away? Any other pertinent info???

We use Femoral Nerve Blocks on many of our TKR's. They work really well for anterior knee and thigh pain . They don't help Posterior knee pain so the docs usually also order a PCA . Anesthesia is responsible for removing them and they also check the patient each day while it is in. We use continuous pumps. The nurse needs to check sensation to the leg for numbness. While some is expected it should not be excessive. The patients must have assistance OOB , which they need anyway.