Scrub nurse fainting

Re: Scrub nurse fainting

bongo — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:58:27 GMT

I make sure I shift my weight from foot to foot, I also find if I look around at my surroundings that makes me feel worse so I try not to look around to much other than the sterile field. Make sure u have a drink and a snack before scrubbing in. Good luck!

Re: Scrub nurse fainting

Charley83 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:40:14 GMT

Happened to me recently on a placemment to a vet hospital for 2 weeks - turns out was an ear infection the vertigo was something terrible I had to get out and lie down. I really wanted to go in and watch the ortho ops to but was scared i'd conk out, probably just as well as the op lasted more then 2 hours. I,ll need to get practicing.

Not sure if this would work but maybe worth a try as we use them sometime with humans with hypotension to improve return and support the legs - support/compression stockings. You'd get them from GP/nurse.

Re: Scrub nurse fainting

wilkoannie — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:16:45 GMT

This used to Happen to me, my blood pressure was low, I to like described above used to remove my shows and wiggle my toes.. I found standing in the same position for ages did it to me. It don't Happen anymore and I'm sure you will get over it.. Make sure it's nice and cool, you've eaten breakfast and just get your blood pressure checked just in case. Also as suggested pregnancy test??? Xxx

Re: Scrub nurse fainting

Celine — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:45:11 GMT

I find once this has happened once it can become a bit of a psychological thing - you fret that it is going to happen again and so you get a bit anxious and start to basically talk yourself into it, asking yourself "am I feeling a bit faint/dizzy"?

I find if you're busy you don't have time to overanalyse how you are feeling, maybe this is why you start feeling this way after half an hour (when all the busy part of opening kits, draping up, running around for bits and pieces and making the incision is over)

Don't want to play down how you are feeling but I found this happened to me when I was younger and I found keeping busy until it became less of a big deal really helped me, hope you get it sorted soon!

Re: Scrub nurse fainting

Kim Buckley — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:39:51 GMT

I have nearly fainted when scrubbed in due to the heat. I now take my socks off which keeps my feet cooler and I've not had anymore problems. I know a few vets who do this as well.

Re: Scrub nurse fainting

F1chick — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:28:05 GMT

Or pregnant?

Re: Scrub nurse fainting

Mark Hedberg — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:19:55 GMT

Check your blood sugar and blood pressure - are they normal? Stress can cause decreases in blood sugar; next time you feel faint, try a swig of juice or a glucose tablet.