From: "Rita Richter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Scas.
I too think that it is just one of those things, but we are having a root cause analysis session tomorrow given that the injuries sustained were quite severe. The radiographer was doing the erect abdo P.A, but the patient didn=92t =91crumple=92 like most faints, but fell like a tree backwards and to the side, missing the tube behind her. Yes, we do what we can and judge it as we see it. Rita -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Scas Sent: Wednesday, 29 January 2003 10:12 PM To: AIRNEWS Subject: Re: [AIRNEWS] Risk Management As in much of our work it is a matter of judgement Rita, ours as well as the nursing staff. Usually we get it right, sometimes not. Many nurses do not understand the need for erect films or the advantages of the use of grids etc. and would have all radiography done at the bedside if it were their decision alone. One tip: If a patient is able to stand but is a bit unsteady, concider doing a P.A. This allows the patient to hold onto the upright buckey. I have had my upright buckey fixed into a permanent vertical position so that it will not rotate if someone leans on it. ----- Original Message ----- From: Rita Richter <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:49 PM Subject: [AIRNEWS] Risk Management Hi all We had an incident at work in which a pt fainted during an erect abdomen x-ray. Does anyone out there have policies in use regarding how a radiographer/ward assesses whether a pt can stand for an x-ray. Does anyone use any immobilising devices for say erect abdomen x-rays? Our ward RN=92s do a patient mobility assessment of inpatients for their various movements i.e in and out of bed, to the shower. No mobility assessments are performed on casualty patients. Patients are asked if they can stand or if they have been walking today and then off we go if they are able and feel alright. Anyone do anything different? Better ways of doing things? Rita +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= This message is being broadcast by AIRNEWS, the Australian Institute of Radiography list Server Send messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For assistance send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Commands should be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Opinions expressed on this list are not necessarily those of the moderator, his assistants or those of the A.I.R.
