CrohnieToo

CrohnieToo

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  1. Re: Conscious/Moderate Sedation and Consent

    CrohnieToo replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    Yes, I think that that is what these doctors must have been counting on: that the patients would have had enough "sedation" that they wouldn't remember. Obviousy, the crohnies who related their...

  2. Average doseage of conscious sedation while doing endoscopy's

    CrohnieToo replied to lmbv55's topic in Gastroenterology

    I have my EGDs w/o sedation/analgesia except for the throat spray at my insistence. The only difficult part is the gagging. There is no pain. The gagging is no fun but watching the monitor and seeing...

  3. Video Taping Colonoscopies ???

    CrohnieToo posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Does your department have the equipment to provide video tapes of their colonoscopies and endoscopies to patients if the patient provides a blank tape? Does your department allow video taping the...

  4. Surgical Adhesions

    CrohnieToo posted a topic in Operating Room

    How long after surgery can adhesions continue to form? I have had Crohn's disease since 1975. In the 1970s I had a pubic "smiley" incision for a tubal ligation, bladder and uterine suspension and a...

  5. Adhesions

    CrohnieToo posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    :chair: Okay, adhesions are fibrous bands (scar tissue) holding "parts" together or uniting two surfaces together as in wound healing caused by inflammation or trauma (surgery, etc.). Yet my...

  6. Adhesions

    CrohnieToo posted a topic in Operating Room

    :chair: Okay, adhesions are fibrous bands (scar tissue) holding "parts" together or uniting two surfaces together as in wound healing caused by inflammation or trauma (surgery, etc.). Yet my...

  7. No More Demerol IV Push???

    CrohnieToo replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

    Well, I've never been on long term pain medication of any kind. (Thank God). I've had IV phenergan many times, both for scopes and in ER years ago, and never had it sting or cause vein problems. I...

  8. Video Taping Colonoscopies ???

    CrohnieToo replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    You will do well, Loz. After all an old saying here is "Inquiring minds want to know". No one can ever take your education away from

  9. Video Taping Colonoscopies ???

    CrohnieToo replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    I sent you a PM (Private Message) here, Loz. I hope you don't mind. The URL for Digestive Disease Week is

  10. Video Taping Colonoscopies ???

    CrohnieToo replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    I've been reading about CT Enterography use for investigating the small intestine for Crohn's disease and it is fascinating and exciting to learn of the advances in being able to investigate "the dark...

  11. conscious sedation

    CrohnieToo replied to onlyER4me's topic in Emergency

    This is the first that I've seen Etomidate mentioned here. I was given Etomidate in ER for a "spinal tap" for suspected meningitis when I told them I have always been terrified of an needle anywhere...

  12. Video Taping Colonoscopies ???

    CrohnieToo replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    Yes, this imaging and recording technology is really a fantastic addition. I've heard they can even "film" inside the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery, I assume w/video type

  13. Video Taping Colonoscopies ???

    CrohnieToo replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    I'm not sure what has prompted these changes, to my knowledge the Endo department head is the same person who granted me permission but there is a new "head nurse" and she was the one who informed me...

  14. colonoscopy prep based on insurance

    CrohnieToo replied to tampabaylpn2rn's topic in Gastroenterology

    Michigan law gave a patient a right to a copy of their medical records and in the past I have had to tactfully but firmly remind hospital and other medical personnel of that. They did/do have a legal...

  15. patient satisfaction

    CrohnieToo replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    This is one patient who REALLY appreciates those WARM blankets!!!! They are

  16. Video Taping Colonoscopies ???

    CrohnieToo replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    Some of the more progressive hospitals/clinics in the US have provided videos if the patient provides a blank tape for quite some time now. Our hospital wasn't one of them, unfortunately. However,...

  17. colonoscopy prep based on insurance

    CrohnieToo replied to tampabaylpn2rn's topic in Gastroenterology

    Well, I tend to make suggestions from time to time since I am the one who must endure the consequences of any procedure, medication, etc. we try. I don't make a habit of it but if it is something that...

  18. IV Phenergan

    CrohnieToo replied to ERERER's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The thread I mentioned was not in this forum but rather in the Emergency Nursing forum: https://allnurses.com/forums/f18/iv-phenergan-toradol-push-113812.html?highlight=phenergan+toradol and yet...

  19. Patient education

    CrohnieToo replied to DebbieIRRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Groshong!!! It was a pamphlet from the company that makes or provides the Groshong

  20. IV Phenergan

    CrohnieToo replied to ERERER's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I don't have any research studies either but there was a LONG thread here regarding IV and "push" phenergan and toradol too. I experienced superficial thrombophlebitis AND a DVT in the axiallary vein...

  21. Patient education

    CrohnieToo replied to DebbieIRRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Debbie, when I had a PICC set for TPN last year our PICC line department nurse gave me a brochure from the company that makes the .... ooops forget the exact spelling/name Grogen ?? ... the company...

  22. colonoscopy prep based on insurance

    CrohnieToo replied to tampabaylpn2rn's topic in Gastroenterology

    The phosphosoda prep and the magnesium citrate prep are OTC and inexpensive. They may save patients w/o insurance or high copay some money. There is little difference amongst the various PEG...

  23. Video Taping Colonoscopies ???

    CrohnieToo replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Gastroenterology

    I'm all for the new equipment that provides pics and report w/copy for patient if requested. Frankly, I want more than pics I want to see the entire event from entry to withdrawal. We have a new...

  24. How Long Can Adhesions Continue To Form ??

    CrohnieToo posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm just curious how long after surgery adhesions can continue to form?? I have had Crohn's disease since 1975. In the 1970s I had a pubic "smiley" incision for a tubal ligation, bladder and uterine...

  25. arterial blood gas

    CrohnieToo replied to moonbeamsmom's topic in Pulmonary

    I recently was scripted for an ABG RA post ambulation. I was told this could not be done at the lab, to go to the hospital. Hmmmm. No problem, my one and only previous ABG had been no more...