spinals

Does your facility have a policy re: how to assess the sensory levels and motor blockade for patients receiving "plain old spinals" (no narcotics)? If so, would you be able to share?

Thanking you in advance for any assistance you may offer,
Sue

OSA

I would be interested to know if your PACU follows a sleep apnea protocol. Sleep apnea is becoming a hot topic amongst our anesthetists, yet some of our more "seasoned" staff feel that this is all "unecessary".
Thanks so much for your time and assistance.
Kathy, RN

Antibiotics Perioperatively

For total joint pts, when the pt has a penicillin allergy,what is your antibiotic of choice? Clindamycin or vancomycin or ?
Secondly, we have had a recent bunch of patients who have become hypothermic once they reach the nursing units.They had a reasonable core temp pre discharge from PACU.It does not seem to be anesthetist specific, thermometers in both areas are calibrated correctly, we are just wondering if anyone else has seen this and if so, what did you implement to "fix it".Appreciate all feedback, stay warm!

Leslie

continuous intercostal infusions

Does anyone have a policy on continuous intercostal infusions?

Thanks,
Daphne

Staffing in PACU Weekends

Can you please tell me what type of RN coverage you have on the weekend in the PACU and if you have additional staff on call on the weekend.
Thanks


Karen Wessel RN, BScN
Nurse Educator PACU/SACU/SDA
Southlake Regional Health Center
Newmarket, On