robrn1123

Hi, I was wondering if any ED RN out there work in an ED that expects them to perform peritoneal dialysis in the ED? I work in an ED that is fairly busy, and patients who come in to the ED in need of PD frequently have it done in the ED. I think this is a bad practice. I have zero experience or knowledge of PD. I have been a nurse for 10 years, all in the ED, and have never worked any other place that required me to do this task. The consensus among our staff is that it is just another attempt to have patients wrapped nicely in a bow before going to a floor that simply doesn't do the work. I have tried to research with ENA and have found no reference to the procedure anyway. So I am wondering does any ER nurse out there think it is within there scope of practice or not. Also if you happen to know of links to any articles pro or con I would appreciate it as I am having a hard time finding any reference to PD being done in the ED. Thanks!