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  1. lithotomy position

    wakyone posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've ben in OR 35+ years. When transitioning patient from lithotomy to supine, I was taught to raise/lower both legs at the same time. The new nurses we recently hired say that the new way is to lower...

  2. lithotomy position

    wakyone replied to wakyone's topic in Operating Room

    Our AORN book has magically reappeared and in the positioning section for lithotomy, the legs are placed in stirrups and removed from stirrups simultaneously, but when lowering to bed must be done one...

  3. lithotomy position

    wakyone replied to wakyone's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks so much for your reply-I guess the old dog must learn some new

  4. Scrub caps

    wakyone replied to jessterns's topic in Operating Room

    Our hospital has a local laundry service that will launder cloth hat for $.25 each. If you choose to do this, no disp. bouffant over it is required. This is completely on the honor system. Otherwise,...

  5. OR Coordinator

    wakyone replied to orjude's topic in Operating Room

    We do nothing with the C-arm; not even position it or bring it in the room. If the doctor is impatient he can get it himself, which they never will. Scope of practice has never been mentioned; if any...

  6. Eggcrate pads

    wakyone posted a topic in Operating Room

    We have just started using eggcrates only under patients who will be in steep trendelenburg or reverse. We are basically making up this positioning as we go along until we find what works best. Anyone...

  7. Eggcrate pads

    wakyone replied to wakyone's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry, I'm not following-do you mean the rubber-type ones at target in kitchen supplies? I've only seen these in 12 inches. Where do you get them? And how do you tuck arms?

  8. Implant sheets

    wakyone posted a topic in Operating Room

    My hospital has recently gone to EPIC computer system which requires us to put all information about implants-exp. date, lot/serial # in computer, but we are also still filling out paper implant...

  9. warmed saline

    wakyone posted a topic in Operating Room

    Doing an orbital fracture-the warmer that the sales rep brought in to warm the absorbable implant did not work. This was discovered when the Dr. needed the implant. He had me warm an unopened bottle...

  10. warmed saline

    wakyone replied to wakyone's topic in Operating Room

    No we don't; probably what we need. The warming unit that the sales rep brought in was supposed to get to 70C and hold to make implant

  11. warmed saline

    wakyone replied to wakyone's topic in Operating Room

    We have the standard saline/blanket warmers, but this is not warm enough to make the implant

  12. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    wakyone replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Worked nights when kids were little and never felt rested. I really think it's your circadian rhythm that determines your ability to do

  13. What do you LOVE about being an OR nurse?

    wakyone replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

    Just read a great book on introverts/extroverts and realized one of the reasons I love OR nursing is-one case/patient at a time no matter how many add-ons are stacking up. I am in charge of my one...

  14. Operating Room Research Topic

    wakyone replied to swestfal's topic in Operating Room

    canesdukegirl-love reading your posts. Always very well thought out and have lots of

  15. LTC and loving it

    wakyone replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked nights in LTC when my kids were little and it was the hardest job I've ever had. People who makes the negative comments have never done LTC. You use all of your skills and knowledge because...

  16. Do you let sales reps open items in your OR?

    wakyone replied to rbs105's topic in Operating Room

    Absolutely not! We also have an implant "time-out" to verify the correct implant is handed in, but not by the sales

  17. Critique my cover letter! (seriously, rip this baby apart)

    wakyone replied to woahmelly's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In second line you spelled preceptorship wrong Good

  18. FLASHING

    wakyone replied to 4_Sq's topic in Operating Room

    We are the same-absolutely no flashing unless there is no other replacement. If we have to flash between cases because all sets are in use, item must go through washer

  19. Wrong site surgery - how to prevent

    wakyone replied to Sunnyday2235's topic in Operating Room

    We struggled with site marking for ureteral stones. We tried marking inner thigh since marking should be visible after draping-surgeons refused to go under the blankets to mark patients. Finally...

  20. Charting in the OR and PACU

    wakyone replied to leekun2010's topic in Operating Room

    We have been using computer for OR/PACU charting for 2 yrs. Took some adjustment, but it is efficient, legible,great for generating audits and our IT person can adapt screens if we find a certain way...

  21. Ekg Leads in all the wrong places

    wakyone posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello all, I am new to this site, but not new to OR nursing. Been doing this since a little after the Beatles came to America!In the OR where I am working, the pre-op admission aide takes vitals and...