AmyS123

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1. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

   AmyS123 replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

   Why? What is the difference between a painful outpatient procedure and a painful inpatient procedure? He had 10/10 pain with the last set and screamed for 15 minutes straight. No need to subject him to that. One time dose prior to procedure.

2. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

   AmyS123 replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

   I am a healthcare professional. I have a young child--and I am getting benzos for him. He is due for his 6 months shots. I require lidocaine for my own IVs--I am not subjecting him to "just suck it up and deal with it" I dont believe in "toughing...

3. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

   AmyS123 replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

   I am having this discussion with my ped today. :-)

4. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

   AmyS123 replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

   Oral, benzos...and yes, there has been abuse. I am happy to see you in court about it. ;-)

5. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

   AmyS123 replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

   As a nurse and parent, I would never allow a physical restraint of my child. If my child requires a restraint--chemical restraint is more humane and less abusive to the child. The descriptions noted here are forms of child abuse. A child has the righ...