tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post1318224765023049032..comments2024-01-10T09:56:49.324-05:00Comments on Respiratory Therapy Cave: An honest RT has "A bad attitude"Rick Freahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132949384071592216noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post-71296870572873528282008-07-13T01:01:00.000-04:002008-07-13T01:01:00.000-04:00I try to explain to the nurse why I don't think th...I try to explain to the nurse why I don't think they need a prn tx. Usually it is given anyways because, what can it hurt? Or they get on the phone with the doc and get an order for a stat/now tx.<BR/><BR/>However, since I do actually assess the patient & discuss it with the other members of the patients team, I do have some nurses/docs who go off my recommendations and trust me. <BR/><BR/>Pick your battles because sometimes it is just easier/wiser to do what you are told.cwjsmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181974538391393490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post-28937703410206877922008-07-12T12:35:00.000-04:002008-07-12T12:35:00.000-04:00As I'm not an RT, just a student, I still don't un...As I'm not an RT, just a student, I still don't understand. <BR/><BR/>Do RTs really give a pt a breathing treatment because the nurse wants them to, even if it is not indicated by the pt's current condition? <BR/><BR/>If an RT truly believes a pt doesn't need a PRN treatment, what happens if they speak up? Something like, "I know you want me to give this treatment, and I will, but the reason I don't think it is necessary is_____________. However, if you still want me to give it, I will."<BR/><BR/>I probably really have no idea what I am talking about. Lol.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971521259527034303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post-37304403130631650962008-07-12T09:29:00.000-04:002008-07-12T09:29:00.000-04:00Been there--Done That! Excellent post and oh-so t...Been there--Done That! Excellent post and oh-so true.<BR/><BR/>It's the Nurses that need to be educated. I think a lot of times, the Nurse will call the RT because they don't want to call the docs ( especially at night).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post-62009716966986741922008-07-12T02:31:00.000-04:002008-07-12T02:31:00.000-04:00I agree...but usually after I've given the un-necc...I agree...but usually after I've given the un-neccessary V/A breathing treatment (which we all know cures CHF)....I go up to the nurse and say, "The breathing treatment is done, the patient is still wet and wheezing...I think Lasix and a catheter might be the solution..." and I walk away. <BR/><BR/>Almost as if to say..."Hum, maybe you need better friggin assessment skills"Yo mama!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00949042100993878709noreply@blogger.com