Why didn't he listen???

[S@ssen@ch 745]

re: "Personally, I feel that as a nurse I've been discriminated against."

I understand that sensation....as a chiropractor I believe I've been exposed to a considerable amount myself....

I think a lot of individuals in the health care profession experience a certain amount of it when going to physicians. Do they teach this in medical school or during all the internship/residency training? It seems to be rather universal.

As a chiropractor, I think you're doubly exposed Jack. So many practicioners hold such little respect for your profession.

[S@ssen@ch 745]

Maybe it can be traced back to training. I know in my own training, Chiropractic care was not a method of treatment discussed as a successful treatment. Who knows? It could be one of those sorry, passed-down stigmas, too.

I recently attended a pain seminar. FYI, chiropractic care was mentioned as pain control for those with severe back pain although it was not recommended long term as the MD felt that some individuals become dependant on it rather than seek what he felt would be more permanent treatment for what could become a chronic problem. It was recommended for immediate care and for a set number or treatments or even a specified duration. After that, it would be determined that chiropractic care was not appropriate for this individual and he/she would need something else (ie: injections, physical therapy, surgery, etc)

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

I wouldn't tell a doctor like that, that I was a nurse either. I would mention after the 3rd miss, that I am a hitman for the Mafia.

[MiaHalliwell 4]

I asked the NP about the possibility of damaging my tubing and she told me that the needle is designed so that it doesn't actually poke. I forget how it actually works because I didn't hear it all. My kids were being loud when I was talking to her. If you looke at the tip of the needle it has a curve to it. It is the same thing with the needles to access implaned ports for IV medications. Still I worry because I have never been sore after a fill. The fact that he was pushing and pressing on my port has to be a factor as well, but regardless he will not be touching me again!

[Boo 3]

OUCH!!

I would NEVER let that Dr. touch me, either.

I watch the needle go into the port on the TV (flouro). It hurts even when they hit a bullseye!

[mariecarmen 1]

Why don't you ask the doctor (or NP) for a little Emla cream topically before their next attempt?

[MiaHalliwell 4]

Why don't you ask the doctor (or NP) for a little Emla cream topically before their next attempt?

I don't really need it because when they do it right it isn't that bad. When they are not over the port it stings. At least it does for me.

[Jeannine 0]

I pull the nurse card when I notice BAD technique... there is no excuse. Just think of all the other patients who are experienceing poor care and do not even know it.

[mbprn 0]

Mia,

I'm curious how a needle designed to access a port can't put a hole in something else. The needles we use are "L" shaped with a beveled edge so that when you hit the port you push in and check for blood return. I guess the equivalent in this would be pulling back saline but how in the world that could happen without a sharp somewhere is beyond me. Maybe there's new technology out there I haven't seen.(We don't see alot of lap bands in Pediatrics)

Is anyone familiar with the tubing/port system with the band??

Jeannine-I keep a deck in my purse for just such an occasion!! 'I know you're going to wash your hands right? Don't make me get my cards out' (she says in her nicest nursey voice) and by nursey I mean *itchy.