Guest guest Posted February 18, 1999 Report Share Posted February 18, 1999 I thought I was the only one who didn't understand a " rectal wash. " I was thinking maybe it was similar to a Flush. Or is that just a California term? Betsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 1999 Report Share Posted February 18, 1999 Okay, you 've got me stumped on this one. I feel a bit foolish asking. I've never heard the term " rectal washes " . Is it the same as an enema? Gay Marie At 09:39 AM 2/18/99 -0600, S.field wrote: > > >ok you guys.......here's a question for you..............have you >noticed that with some sections patients that get alittle distended >(abdomen) and have trouble passing gas (not like any of us do it all day >long anyway) that they get alittle obscessed with their bowels........i >have seen alot of women who insist on multiple rectal >washes..........like this is enjoyable.........just how many rectal >washes in a 24 hour period is ok?.............doesnt too much >stimulation just make matters worse?..........i have questioned my >fellow nurses and no one really has an answer that agrees with anyone >else.............any suggestions for these seemingly neurotic and bowel >obscessed women? thanks............sue > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Come see our new web site! http://www.onelist.com >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Welcome to the OBnurses List at www.onelist.com > > As always, take what you want and leave the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 1999 Report Share Posted February 18, 1999 Hi, If our section patients are having difficulty with wind we do 2 things, 1. Get them moving, the more they move the less the problem 2. If its still a problem give them peppermint oil 1 tsp in warm water with 2 cocodamol (dispersible) up to 4 times a day. I have never heard of using rectal washouts, I used to use them years ago as pre op to bowel surgery. Diane [OBnurses] (no subject) > > >ok you guys.......here's a question for you..............have you >noticed that with some sections patients that get alittle distended >(abdomen) and have trouble passing gas (not like any of us do it all day >long anyway) that they get alittle obscessed with their bowels........i >have seen alot of women who insist on multiple rectal >washes..........like this is enjoyable.........just how many rectal >washes in a 24 hour period is ok?.............doesnt too much >stimulation just make matters worse?..........i have questioned my >fellow nurses and no one really has an answer that agrees with anyone >else.............any suggestions for these seemingly neurotic and bowel >obscessed women? thanks............sue > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Come see our new web site! http://www.onelist.com >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Welcome to the OBnurses List at www.onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 1999 Report Share Posted February 20, 1999 In a message dated 2/18/99 4:32:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, Basinbaby@... writes: << thinking maybe it was similar to a Flush. >> Huhhhhhh??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 1999 Report Share Posted May 10, 1999 In a message dated 5/6/99 10:07:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cindy196@... writes: << Is there a support group i your area such as Share or RTS (resolution through Sharing)? She might be interested in their phone number. >> RTS in our area is " Resolve Through Sharing " , I haven't heard of Resolution Through Sharing, is it the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 1999 Report Share Posted May 11, 1999 Same thing!! Sorry!! I had a brain moment!! Zukeeper4@... wrote: > From: Zukeeper4@... > > In a message dated 5/6/99 10:07:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > cindy196@... writes: > > << Is there a support group i your area such as Share or RTS (resolution > through Sharing)? She might be interested in their phone number. > >> > > RTS in our area is " Resolve Through Sharing " , I haven't heard of Resolution > Through Sharing, is it the same thing? > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Looking for a new hobby? Want to make a new friend? > http://www.onelist.com > Come join one of the 145,000 email communities at ONElist! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Welcome to the OBnurses List at www.onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 I can't get this site to work either, help here please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 1999 Report Share Posted October 26, 1999 In a message dated 10/26/99 2:54:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DEBBIE6650@... writes: << I knew I could find some answers from a sister nurse. >> We gotta stick together eh? Glad I could help, jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 1999 Report Share Posted October 26, 1999 In a message dated 10/26/99 12:03:26 PM Central Daylight Time, Zukeeper4@... writes: << Just like I hate doing technobirth, >> Jan, what are you referring to? Pitocin? , TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 1999 Report Share Posted October 26, 1999 In a message dated 10/26/99 7:56:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Plat@... writes: << << Just like I hate doing technobirth, >> Jan, what are you referring to? Pitocin? >> Not neccessarily, more like the " unatural path " , like inductions cause their back hurts...which require interventions that are " chosen " like use of cervical ripening, all the way to epidurals, instrumented deliveries, etc. I dont beleive in non-medically indicated intervention...I think it is dangerous and that most times women are not given a true informed consent before they jump right in. I don't mind intervention when it is " needed " , but I really believe in birth...I trust it and I believe that it takes alot to screw up a nice normal healthy pregnancy and we often times try our best to do that with uneccessary intervention! I like to leave nature to its course, labor when your body and your baby says its time, have patience with the process, provide the support women need to empower them through birth and be part of the miracle of it all. I'm not saying I don't do technobirth, on the contrary, I often have the challenge of caring for a family in a high risk setting that WANTS as little intervention as possible that unfortunately requires much intervention! But somehow it seems Ok with me when it is part of the " natural " process for that particular birth and not a " selfish " ( " my nanny will arrive Wednesday so I want my induction scheduled for Thursday at 0800 and have anesthesia meet me at the door for my epidural placement " ) choice. Yes, it is a " place " that I have arrived at after years of technobirth int he hospital...I chose to work at a place that trusted birth and provided the type of care I hoped to provide, and for many years it was so! Yet here too things are changing and more and more I see people forcing control of birth. I am tired of watching this progression and would probably be most happy in a true birthing center....there's talk of one starting here soon and I'll be there for sure! Till then, they can give me all the natural childbirthers they want! I love it! The satisfaction I take away from these births is overwhelming as it is a true honor to be present and a part of these miraculous births. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 1999 Report Share Posted October 26, 1999 Jan, your thoughts are mine exactly!!!! Although I've only been doing this about 2 months, I think I came into OB nursing with strong opinions about 'techno-birth'. But to actually see it in action was eye opening. Its amazing what some women will let a doctor do them without even asking questions. And when they do ask questions, the doctors are able to talk their way into what THEY want to do. I had a couple last month that I was really looking forward to working with. They came in with an actual written birth plan. Wanted to walk and drink during labor. They did not want IV's, continuous EFM, pain killers, internal scalp electrodes or IUPC, and just about every other intervention you could come up with. Well, all went well until about 6-7 cm dilation. She couldn't handle it anymore. I tried to work with her through the contractions, tried to dissuade her from the epidural, but it wouldn't work. Of course, as soon as it was in, the decels started. I dont' care how many people tell me there is no correlation between epidurals and decelarations, I'll never believe it. She went on to have an ISE, IV, O2, NPO, and probably every other letter of the alphabet LOL. I see it all the time, but it was particularly disturbing with this couple because they had so specifically planned everything out. Once things settled down a little, I strongly advised them to go with a nurse midwife for their next pregnancy. I have a question after all this rambling. How do you push for more natural childbirth for your patients? I'm new at this, so I don't want to step on anyone's toes at work by chasing off doctors and all of their interventions just yet. I also deal with a very low income, under-educated population. They want to come in, strap down, and be put out. But I'd really like to be a stronger patient advocate. Thanks for listening, and I'd love to hear more from you on this subject. I hope that you get your birthing center. I have a friend who's delivered 8 children in one, and she swears by them. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 1999 Report Share Posted October 27, 1999 Thanks Jan, I was just unfamiliar with the term " technobirth " , TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 1999 Report Share Posted October 27, 1999 Debbie, WOW, that sounds great! Will you get the full 3000 or will they take out taxes. I received the same with my last L & D job. It is especially nice with x-mas right around the corner. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 1999 Report Share Posted October 27, 1999 Jan, I enjoy reading your letters and best of all I enjoy your honesty! I wished the hosps here in our TriState area were like yours. " Techno " all the way here! Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 1999 Report Share Posted October 29, 1999 Debbie, I gave your original post to my NM and she was going to pass it on to the director of nursing - she was very interested. I am copying the letter with the breakdown of imbursements on it. Her question was: what state are you from? I'm not sure why that matters, but she was curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 1999 Report Share Posted October 29, 1999 In a message dated 10/27/99 7:58:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Plat@... writes: << I was just unfamiliar with the term " technobirth " >> Sorry, my own " slang " term for most hospital births. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 This is good news that there are better medicines to treat this virus with. I still don't know if my son will ever do treatment I hope so. Darlene (no subject) <A HREF= " HYPERLINK " http://content.health.msn.com/content/article/18/1678_50877 " http://cont ent.health.msn.com/content/article/18/1678_50877 " >MSN Health - New Hepatitis C Drugs Looking Better</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2004 Report Share Posted March 16, 2004 Are we implying that people over 50 have memory? Doug > Does anyone under the age of 50 know > the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I have just been referred a 3 y.o. male patient with chronic eczema. He had cradle cap as an infant and eczema started after introduction of solid foods. He was breastfed exclusively for 8-10 months. First foods were peas, carrots, and potatoes. Added cheese and yogurt at 2 y.o. The distribution is on his abdomen, underarms, cubital and popliteal creases. Very icteric and hot water aggravates the condition. Itching keeps him up at night.He has a had food allergy testing with egg whites and soy IgE positive. He does consume wheat and dairy. He has had one round of oral antibiotics with a skin tag surgery at 1 y.o. As well as 4 day hospitalization for Rotovirus with IV antibiotics for 3 days. Also has had traditional schedule of vaccinations.No Family history of atopic triad. His previous treatment has been Omega stix and Chinese herbs but compliance is low. Has also been prescribed topical cortisone but does not help. Also given Dermasea topical with little relief. I have only had a 15 min consult with his parents who asked about UNDA's. I am wondering if UNDA #s are indicated in this case and what is dosage and protocol for a 3 y.o.?Thank you, Horowitz, MSOM, NDNaturopathic DoctorSan Francisco Natural Medicine, San FranciscoNaturopathic Family Health Clinic, Mill ValleyConfidentiality Statement: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain medical information that is privileged and confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copy of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at and destroy all documents related to this email. How well do you know your celebrity gossip? Talk celebrity smackdowns here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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