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[traumanurses] Need some help with agitated neurotrauma patients

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From: Uribe Phyllis <Phyllis.Uribe@HealthONEcares.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 15:08:31 -0500
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Greetings, all. As you head off into your weekend, our neurotrauma unit is looking for some creative ideas on how to assure safety for agitated brain injured patients. They often request an order for a "sitter" or "behavioral attendant" to stay with the patient, but staffing and budget constraints mean that is not always available. Any ideas you have used or policies for deciding between drugs, restraints, and attendants would be welcomed. Thank you in advance.

Phyllis Uribe RN BSN CCRN
Trauma Program Supervisor
303-788-5082 (office)
303-788-6928 (FAX)
Phyllis.Uribe@HealthONEcares.com
www.swedishhospital.com

 
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