Pregnancy

RE: Pregnancy

Bex Wilton — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:12:09 GMT

Hey

With both of my pregnancies I had nothing to do with a anesthetics at all - we had sevo and flurosorbers, no active scavenging. Also avoid recovering animals as they exhale anaesthetic gases for around 10mins post op. Did help with small sedated animals in xray when no other nurse. do what you are happy with, your health and babies health are the priority.

Congratulations

Bex

RE: Pregnancy

L wilde — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 06:49:43 GMT

Thank you for all your replys you have put my mind at ease

RE: Pregnancy

Nick Shackleton — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:08:05 GMT

You can actually perform radiography during pregnancy. Just don't be in the room during exposure. Have a read of this: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg334.pdf

RE: Pregnancy

PHA86 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:07:03 GMT

I did dentals during pregnancy, just ensured tubes were cuffed and that I was gloved and masked, but only do it if you feel comfortable.

RE: Pregnancy

L wilde — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:03:00 GMT

Thank you Ali this is really useful and yes I agree phoning the supplier would be a good idea too

RE: Pregnancy

Alison Clare Hickman — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:08:39 GMT

https://www.aagbi.org/sites/default/files/oct08.pdf

A useful read - there is a dedicated section for 'The Pregnant Anaesthetist'

Would also suggest contacting the supplier/manufacturer of the absorber you use to ask for guidance/safety checks/advice.

A timely safety check of your current system is advisable and your employer is responsible for hazard avoidance. If there is any concern regarding safety of the environment, a gravid nurse is barred from anaesthetic monitoring and avoids any environments where anaesthetics are conducted forthwith and remains so until the environment is tested as safe.

Also, should any in the team 'mask down' it is strongly advised that they let you know, preferably ahead of time and definitely at the time, so you can leave the room. A notice to put up on the entrance door(s) to the anaesthetic room(s) (prep/theatre) stating 'DO NOT ENTER - RISK OF ANAESTHETIC GASES' is also advisable when the team know they are/will be using masked induction/anaesthetics to alert you to NOT enter.

Hope this helps.

Ali h

RE: Pregnancy

L wilde — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 21:49:22 GMT

Thanks for replying. Do you know if I'm ok to do dentals as I'll be up head end obviously?

RE: Pregnancy

PHA86 — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 21:23:52 GMT

Inductions are safe if using propofol. Your employer should be doing regular risk assessments with you.

Don't ever think you're being a pain, and congratulations!