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Question: What are some of Epidurals?Answer: Control of post op pain, chronic pain, or pain.
Question: Epidurals are effective in controlling acute pain to chest, abdomen, pelvis and lower . (T/F)?Answer:
Question: What are the ?Answer: * Hypovolemia * Skin infection near insertion site * Clotting abnormalities or therapeutic anticoagulation * Abruptio Placentae * Certain heart * Patient refusal or unable to give informed consent.
Question: What are some steps prior to the ?Answer: * Witness consent, perform "timeout" * Ensure IV infusing, bolus as indicated * Supplemental oxygen available * May be asked to give Midazolam I.V. (non-pregnant only) * VS and prepare to monitor BP and O2 sat. * for continuous cardiac monit
Question: What does the Nurse care the procedure include?Answer: * Position pt. * Monitor Vitals * Supplemental Oxy PRN * Safety sign above bed "epidural protocol client" * dressing, catheter insertion site, and tubing * Assess pain, muscle weakness, sedation * Document
Question: What is monitored in the assessments?Answer: Monitor: Ability to void, Pressure and , Analgesic/ anesthetic effects, compliance with mobility limitations if appropriate.
Question: What are some narcotic medications used?Answer: Hydromorphone (dilaudid), Fentanyl (Sublimaze), Morphine sulfate (Duramorph).
Question: What are some Anesthetics used?Answer: Bupivicaine hydrochloride (Marcaine), hydrochloride (Naropin)
Question: What the dose?Answer: Patients .
Question: What are some of an Epidural?Answer: * Hypotension * High Spinal anesthesia (affects breathing) * Migration of catheter into epidural vein * "Wet Tap" headache * Infection at insertion site * Spinal compression dure to of epidural hematoma (hard mass + tingling)
Question: How do you terminate epidural ?Answer: * Check labs: if INR >1.5 bleeding risk is increased * Check tip to verify complete removal * Monitor VS 15 post-removal. * Instruct patient to report pain or bleeding at site, urinary retention or headache.
 
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