Candace

We do 2 attempts each on our unit, preferably using sucrose prior to the stick. I will occasionally (few&far) leave one catheter in and restick with a new catheter parallel to the first unsuccessful one. It seems to always work if you have a baby that's blowing or rolling. We also use surgilube on the scalp as a base then tape with cloth tape.... it dries like cement and when it's ready to be d/c'd, wet, and WALA!, off it comes with the baby's hair still attached to her scalp! Any other tricks you have to share?

I agree with Kday! It is interesting to read the responses to your situation! I have been in OB, L/D, HiRisk AP/PP, SCN, NSY,and Perinatal Clinic since 1977 in some capacity.(We use to strap the mom's down and I even remember one time a mom getting ether!) What I know now c/t then! You really need to reevaluate your position at that hospital. You are not going to get the quality of experience that you need. Having only 1 L/D nurse explains why the pt. wasn't crashed. Your hospital probably depends on surgery to supply the personnel for the C/S? Sounds like the first hospital I was at! It's admirable for you to want to go to the deliveries because you are NRP certified. Go to all that you can and when a 28 weeker arrives you won't feel so at a loss. The best course of action is to go to a bigger hospital if possible. Ignorance in nursing is not bliss, it's a case for a lawsuit 18 yrs from now. It's great to have questions, and there is not a dumb one out there! I respect a nurse that want to know the WHY's. This is a great website to ask them if your peers don't want to answer or don't know.