Out 7 Days & Pissed

[unbesleevable1 420]

I woulda pulled the sucker out myself. it's not rocket science. (also an RN)

[BitterSweet* 835]

@@unbesleevable1, I don't believe anyone said pulling JPdrains was a difficult thing to do. The issue was that her surgeon put in the device and it should've been removed by that practice or they should've given her permission and instructions to do so on her own.

As a nurse you know full well that you can't assume the liability of caring for somebody's post surgical care and should be mindful about saying you would've done the same thing under the circumstances. There are people on this board who may listen to that advice, follow it, and end up with terrible consequences. That's not ok and you know better. If you don't know any better, I'd hate to be a patient of yours.

[unbesleevable1 420]

thank you. i've changed my opinion based on your self-righteous response. reading the nurse practice act right now and repenting my sins. oh yeah, i dont really give a fugggg.

[BitterSweet* 835]

I would expect exactly that kind of response from you. Instead of reading the nurse practice act (like you even know what that is), why don't you refer to your notes from your online nursing degree program, because there is no way you went to an accredited nursing school and have such a wreckless disregard for other people's lives. You didn't have to say you don't give a "fugggg" because that is more than obvious.

For those of you who may read this, there are plenty of reasons why a medical device should be removed by the individual who placed it, or their designated staff (RNs, PA, or NP) who are part of your medical team. Bleeding can occur; the drain may become lodged; drains can break and it's possible to retain a part of it in your body......just to name a few.

JP drains are customized. A person who is 400 lbs will have a drain that is much longer than a 200 lb person. The surgeon measures and cuts the drain to fit the patient. The drains have a length guide imprinted on them and that measurement is documented in a patient's chart. When the drain is pulled in the office at follow-up, that measuring guide and the appearance of the drain is assessed to make sure no parts were retained.

There is no way an average person would know that by pulling their own drain, nor would they be prepared to handle the situation if something went wrong. But why bother, you're a nurse and you didn't know that either - otherwise you wouldn't have chimed in your worthless two cents.

Nothing self-righteous about my reply. You should not give out or support wreckless advice as a medical professional because others may just do what you've suggested. You do know better and your lack of compassion for the harm that could come to someone following that type of advice, is disturbing to say the least.

[unbesleevable1 420]

glad to have disturbed you.