SusanJean

Has anyone here heard of using lidocaine (4 percent, compounded into a nasal spray) for use in the relief of pain from migraines? Any info (clinical experience, personal experience, etc.) would be appreciated. Thanks, SJ

Hi All!! I'm so glad to find this group. I'm 27, er, um, I mean, late-30's and want to go into nursing. I have a degree (BS) in psych, plus 40 hours (recent) in bio and chem. My goal is to become a NP -- after a number of yrs of experience once I ...

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...

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 y...

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 c...

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 ...

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 sectio...

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 sectio...

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. F...

We are being taught that touch is a hugh part of head-to-toe assessment - but it is done in a way to maintain pt. privacy, and we are being taught how to make the patient feel comfortable as we do this process. Our prof asks for volunteers for any de...

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 organizat...

I've had profs like this before - if I have to be in class, I take notes, even if I know the material, just to stay awake. Fortunately, I have not had one like this in nursing school.If they are tenured, there is probably little you can do about it. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

I have never, ever, let my kids play w/ the tempting toys that are out in the pediatrician's office. Never. They learned to not even ask. GROSS.

Groc. stores in my area have put disinfecting wipes in several locations, including near the carts, so you can wipe the handles down. Love it! Now I don't have to shop w/ gloves on :chuckle . SJ

He is doing well, thanks. No diabetes. Just needs to keep those blood levels constant. (A little harder now that he is 12-teen and getting those teen inclinations.) SJ

My son was given something to eat/drink before he got his blood tested, so I did not have a "relavant" lab value to work with. I know how hard it is to think there might be no explanation at all for what happened. On the other hand, while DEET is rel...

We have used products w/ DEET w/ no ill effects. His seizure, however, was around the same age as OP's son and also, no obvious causes. The best we could do was conclude that it was a severe hypoglycemic reaction. No subsequent episodes of seizure si...

Stephanie, My son had a grand mal seizure at about 7 y/o w/ no previous probs. We had him kept overnight at the hosp w/ eeg, mri, etc. and nothing to really explain what had happened. Some kind of abnormality on the mri, but it was "unremarkable." Th...