SusanJean

Good point, Chip. This was not brought up as an issue w/ the syringe, just the fact that it was suppose to increase safety. My concern was that they did not consistently work as they should - and to me that increases the risk of a stick. Appreciate your input. SJ

Pipsqueak, Thanks for your reply...I will ck out the link. Seems to me that if they do not retract consistently (when they are suppose to) that removing them from the site, then retracting would be the better way to use it. Sorry to hear about your coworkers. Just curious, did someone report to the manufacturer what happened? SJ

Is the retraction suppose to take place after the injection and the needle is removed from the pt? Or, do you retract the needle while still in the pt after the medication is delivered? My first exposure to this type of syringe was rather frustrating - after I depressed the plunger and delivered the medication, further depression was suppose to retract the needle. Even after the "click" the needle was still not retracted...and this occured more times than not. (I was volunteering at a flu clinic and the RN supervising us required this method. My preference would have been to remove the needle and then retract the syringe.) In advance, Thanks! SJ

Have to agree this may be a possiblilty. Call the surgeon so your son can be evaluated. Hope he is feeling better soon. :balloons: SJ

While it is unusual, it is possible. My bp tends to run on the low side and I have had readings similar to what you stated in your post - and I know this is not the norm, tho. SJ

Agree w/ above posters - let us know what you find out. And I would hit up a vet board - not that they are that familiar w/ a human body... I know the clavicle is free standing or floating - has to do w/ jumping from hts. End of my knowledge this am.

My good friend was in similar situation for her last delivery - dh is cardiothoracic surgeon. She registered under her maiden name so no one in his large practice would even know she was admitted. This was family time, baby time... . Only immediate family and the soon-to-be Godmother were allowed to visit. Only time I have held a baby under 24 hours old... SJ

I would not let this interfere w/ my education. Interesting that your instructor gave you the option...

You have 2 questions here. 1. Medication may irritate the stomach if empty. Certain meds can alter the pH of the stomach. 2. Depends on the medication. Some will need an empty stomach , others need to bind w/ food to absorb. There should be a section on this in your pharmacology book, probably toward the front, on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. SJ

You have 2 questions here. 1. Medication may irritate the stomach if empty. Certain meds can alter the pH of the stomach. 2. Depends on the medication. Some will need an empty stomach , others need to bind w/ food to absorb. There should be a section on this in your pharmacology book, probably toward the front, on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. SJ

I have not heard of this correlation, nor was I able to find any literature on it. As a long time sufferer of migraines, I have heard more antedotes as to what causes them and what should relieve them... Mostly from people who have never had one. Finding what triggers my migraines and trying to avoid them is one step that has worked for me. This type of headache is very individualized, so what triggers one may not another. SJ

At my school it is mandatory for students to join and become involved w/ the student nurses' assoc. No problem w/ that since I think we can learn about "corp. politics" in this arena. Also think professionals should be involved w/ their own organizations. Nurses have a very low rate of participation...

While I cannot address the pay in Madison, I do know that it is a wonderfully diverse city w/ lots to offer. Taxes are high in WI, but you get what you pay for - good schools, great parks, etc. I would move back to WI in a nanosecond if I could get my family to go with me. SJ

The Catholic Church used to forbid cremations because it did not leave the body "intact" for Judgement Day - when Jesus returns and souls are reunited w/ their bodies. Then the Church decided if Jesus/God can resurrect a decayed body, He could put a cremated one back together. So now cremation is permitted in the Catholic Church as long as it is not done w/ the intent to not allow the body to be put back together. (This is the short, simple version.) I think it was Vatican Two that made this adjustment, but I wouldn't bet on it. The ruling was made on cremation, not organ donation. The Catholic Church leaves the issue of organ donation to an individual. So, I think your hubby's thinking stems from along this cremation arguement. While his preference might be personal, it is not dictated by the Catholic Church. I do believe that different priests will preach their own beliefs to parishoners, tho...so he may have heard it from someone who misrepresented the info.

To add to this. The image is visible on the wet film, but not all the fine details - so something may be missed w/ only a wet read, but the "big picture" is there.