Archive for October 28th, 2008

Nursing - Reducing postprocedure emesis

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Putting research into practice
PATIENTS UNDERGOING procedures at my facility’s cardiac electrophysiology (EP) lab typically receive I.V. procedural sedation with fentanyl (Sublimaze) and midazolam (Versed), which keep them sedated and comfortable throughout lengthy procedures. Unfortunately, in some patients these drugs also cause vomiting, which is particularly dangerous for a sedated patient. In addition, vomiting may trigger bleeding at vascular access sites.
Nurses in the EP la…