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• Code Blue Evalua-Code Blue Evalua-Code Blue Evalua-Code Blue Evalua-tiontiontiontion
• News worthy Pic-News worthy Pic-News worthy Pic-News worthy Pic-
tures etc.tures etc.tures etc.tures etc. • Humour in ScrubsHumour in ScrubsHumour in ScrubsHumour in Scrubs • Health Corner Re-Health Corner Re-Health Corner Re-Health Corner Re-
nal Failure contd.nal Failure contd.nal Failure contd.nal Failure contd. • Acknowledge-Acknowledge-Acknowledge-Acknowledge-
mentsmentsmentsments • VacanciesVacanciesVacanciesVacancies • MilestonesMilestonesMilestonesMilestones
The Code Blue system has been in practise
at Woodlands Hospital for a month.
We thought it wise to review it and see what
adjustments need to be made to better the
system. To this end we asked for comments
from the key players in the system.
Switch Board Operator Ms. Karen Dundas Switch Board Operator Ms. Karen Dundas Switch Board Operator Ms. Karen Dundas Switch Board Operator Ms. Karen Dundas
had this to sayhad this to sayhad this to sayhad this to say
‘ The system is beneficial as it can help save
lives. However she has these recommenda-
tions to better the system
Each Department should be informed about
Code Blue and its use. Notices should be
placed around the Hospital explaining the
purpose of the system.
After the Operator has announced Code Blue
alert she feels that the Staff should then
alert patients, relatives and other Staff not to
panic as it is just a procedure in the Hospital
She also felt that the Staff in the Areas
should be aware of the location of the
switches in their Area and not accidentally
trigger off the Alarm’
Matron John Matron John Matron John Matron John feels that ,
‘the Alarm should only have 1 beep to pre-
vent panic.
Announcement by Operator should identify
the Area by name not number.
Announcement should be repeated
ICU Staff should take responsibility for docu-
mentation
Patient must be properly resuscitated before
transferring to ICU.
Once all this is in place she feels that we can
save lives’
S/N Vanie ThomasS/N Vanie ThomasS/N Vanie ThomasS/N Vanie Thomas, Female Ward In charge
feels that
‘the Crash Cart needs an ECG machine’
S/N KwangS/N KwangS/N KwangS/N Kwang, Male Ward In charge stated that
his Area used it 3 times . The first time it was
still disorganized as the different people in-
volved seemed not to be certain of their
roles in the process. The other 2 times were
much better.
His recommendations are that the ICU
Nurses who are in charge of bringing the
crash cart should know where the drugs/
items are.
He also feels that it needs a better suction
machine.
The PA system should make an announce-
ment to let persons know what is happening
as the Alarm is very loud and could cause a
panic response.
Also as the Alarm can be used for Evacua-
tion, Fire etc. he feels that rehearsals for
such occurrences should also be held.
All in all he feels that it is a beneficial system
as at least one life has been saved.
Code Blue was activated at least 6 times
with two favourable outcomes
THE FOUR CODE THE FOUR CODE THE FOUR CODE THE FOUR CODE
COLOURS & COLOURS & COLOURS & COLOURS &
BEEPS USEDBEEPS USEDBEEPS USEDBEEPS USED
1:BLUE Medi-cal emergency
–1 beep
2: YELLOW Mass Casual-ties– 2 beeps
3: ORANGE Mass evacua-tion– 3 beeps
4:RED Fire– 4 beeps
Monthly Meetings For September
1.DOCTORS-Gas Gangrene was presented by Dr F. Jeffrey
2: RM ,R.N &RN/RM- CVA BY R/N JAYS JAMES
3 : LPN,NA– HAIR CARE BY N/A D. MILNER
TEACHING SESSIONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED FOR DIREC-
TORS, MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND ACTING SUPERVISORS
KAIETEUR TRIP RAFFLE WINNERS FOR OCTOBER R/N NIJU,
AND N/A NEDD
A FEW STATISTICS FOR SEPTEMBER
PATIENTS SEEN IN SEPTEMBER IN A & E 2235
DELIVERIES 77
Subject: FW: The Importance of Preparing a Good LieSubject: FW: The Importance of Preparing a Good LieSubject: FW: The Importance of Preparing a Good LieSubject: FW: The Importance of Preparing a Good Lie
One night 4 college students were partying until late and did not study for a test which was scheduled for the next
day.
In the morning, they thought of a plan.
They made themselves look as dirty as possible, with grease and dirt.
They then went to the teacher and said that they had gone to a wedding last night and on their return, a tire burst
on their car and they had to push the car all the way back home and that they were in no condition to do the test.
The teacher kindly allowed them to do a re-test after 3 days.
They thanked him and said they would be ready by that time.
On the third day, they went for their test.
The teacher said that as this was a Special Condition Test, all four were required to sit in separate classrooms.
They all agreed as they had prepared well in the last 3 days...
The test consisted of 1 single question, worth a total of 100 Marks.......
Q. 1. Which tire?
a) Front Left b) Front Right c) Back Left d) Back Right
HUMOUR IN SCRUBSHUMOUR IN SCRUBSHUMOUR IN SCRUBSHUMOUR IN SCRUBS
H Y D R O P S F O E T A L I S
F O E T U S W I T H O O M P H A L O C O E L E
& M E N I N G O C O E L E
UNTIDY BINS/AREA SEPTEMBER 15 AND THE SAME CON-
DITION OCTOBER 5– CAN WE MAKE IT BETTER MR. AD-
MINISTRATOR ?
ABNORMAL FOETUSES DELIVERED IN SEPTEMBER
N E W S W O R T H Y P I C T U R E S
HEALTH CORNER HEALTH CORNER HEALTH CORNER HEALTH CORNER
Complications
Potential complications of acute kidney failure include:
Permanent kidney damage. Occasionally, acute kidney
failure causes permanent loss of kidney function, or end-
stage renal disease. People with end-stage renal disease
require either permanent dialysis — a mechanical filtration
process used to remove toxins and waste from your body
— or a kidney transplant to survive.
Death. Acute kidney failure can lead to loss of kidney
function and, ultimately, death. The risk of death is high-
est in people who had kidney problems before experienc-
ing acute kidney failure.
Tests and diagnosis
If your signs and symptoms suggest you may have acute
kidney failure, your doctor may recommend tests and pro-
cedures to verify your diagnosis. Tests and procedures
may include:
Urine output measurements. The amount of urine you
excrete in one day may help your doctor determine the
cause of your kidney failure.
Urine tests. Analyzing a sample of your urine, a proce-
dure called urinalysis, may reveal abnormalities that sug-
gest kidney failure.
Blood tests. A sample of your blood may reveal rapidly
rising levels of urea and creatinine — two substances used
to measure kidney function.
Imaging tests. Imaging tests such as ultrasound and
computerized tomography (CT) may be used to help your
doctor see your kidneys.
Removing a sample of kidney tissue for testing. In
certain situations, your doctor may recommend a kidney
biopsy to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for labo-
ratory testing. To remove a sample of kidney tissue, your
doctor may insert a thin needle through your skin and into
your kidney.
Treatments and drugs
Treatment for acute kidney failure typically requires a hos-
pital stay. Most people with acute kidney failure are al-
ready hospitalized. How long you'll stay in the hospital de-
pends on the reason for your acute kidney failure and how
quickly your kidneys recover.
Treating the underlying cause of your kidney failure
Treatment for acute kidney failure involves identifying the
illness or injury that originally damaged your kidneys. Your
treatment options will depend on what's causing your kid-
ney failure.
Treating complications until your kidneys recover
Your doctor will also work to prevent complications and
allow your kidneys time to heal. Treatments that help pre-
vent complications include:
Treatments to balance the amount of fluids in your
blood. Acute kidney failure is sometimes caused by a lack
of fluids in your blood. In this case, your doctor may rec-
ommend intravenous fluids. In other cases, acute kidney
failure may cause you to have too much body fluid, lead-
ing to swelling in your arms and legs. In these cases, your
doctor may recommend medications (diuretics) to cause
your body to expel extra fluids.
Medications to control blood potassium. If your kid-
neys aren't properly filtering potassium from your blood,
your doctor may prescribe calcium, glucose or sodium
polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) to prevent the accumu-
lation of high levels of potassium in your blood. Too much
potassium in the blood can cause dangerous irregular
heartbeats (arrhythmias).
Medications to restore blood calcium levels. If the
levels of calcium in your blood drop too low, your doctor
may recommend an infusion of calcium.
Dialysis to remove toxins from your blood. If toxins
build up in your blood, you may need to undergo tempo-
rary hemodialysis — often referred to simply as dialysis —
to help remove toxins and excess fluids from your body
while your kidneys heal. Dialysis may also help remove
excess potassium from your body. During dialysis, a ma-
chine pumps blood out of your body through an artificial
kidney (dialyzer) that filters out waste. The blood is then
returned to your body.
Lifestyle and home remedies
During your recovery from acute kidney failure, your doc-
tor may recommend a special diet to help support your
kidneys and limit the work they must do. Your doctor may
refer you to a dietitian who can analyze your current diet
and suggest ways to make your diet easier on your kid-
neys.
Depending on your situation, your dietitian may recom-
mend that you:
Choose lower potassium foods. Your dietitian may rec-
ommend that you choose lower potassium foods at each
meal. High-potassium foods include bananas, oranges,
potatoes, spinach and tomatoes. Low-potassium foods in-
clude apples, cabbage, carrots, green beans, grapes and
strawberries.
Avoid products with added salt. Lower the amount of
sodium you eat each day by avoiding products with added
salt, including many convenience foods, such as frozen
dinners, canned soups and fast foods. Other foods with
added salt include salty snack foods, canned vegetables,
and processed meats and cheeses.
As your kidneys recover, you may no longer need to eat a
special diet
Preparing for your appointment
Most people are already hospitalized when they develop
acute kidney failure and symptoms that worry you, bring
bring up your concerns with the doctor or nurse .
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