monitoring gaseous anaesthetics while pregnant

RE: monitoring gaseous anaesthetics while pregnant

Pussy Galore — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:02:41 GMT

I stopped doing anaesthetics when I found out (approx 5wks pregnant). I'm now 28 weeks and my employer has been extremely understanding, despite our very small staffing level. At the end of the day, it is what you feel safe doing. I don't think it is unreasonable to put your baby's safety first. He cannot sack you for it

It might just mean a change in what your job role entails eg, more administrative work.

Speak to your midwife or the HSE if you need more information to present to him.

RE: monitoring gaseous anaesthetics while pregnant

tops26 — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 11:28:04 GMT

Thank you for the reply :)

RE: monitoring gaseous anaesthetics while pregnant

lisa 1998 — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 10:40:10 GMT

Hi I am 16 weeks pregnant at the moment. As soon as i found out I was pregnant i spoke to the manager and told him i wasn't comfortable monitoring anaesthetics even though he said the risk was minimal. At the end of the day you need to do whats right for you and the baby and the decision is yours whether you are happy to monitor or not. Provisions and regular risk assessments should be put in place to protect you and the baby. Your certainly not making a fuss over nothing I have felt exactly the same.

Hope this helps