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i wanted to punch a wall (vent)...

mnberry18mnberry18
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last week, when aaron was being transferred to a diff hospital for his surgery, the nurse on duty changed the tape on his breathing tube cut him pretty bad. i didn't see it happen but saw the blood on his blanket and scraped skin on his chin. we addressed it with the dr and he spoke to that nurse. you'd think that it wouldn't happen again, right?

well, today, he had a cut on his cheek! omg!! get a grip! i was so agitated i got emotional and called the nurse and doctor over. how does that happen twice...just ONE WEEK apart? tomorrow i'm going to talk to the head doctor again because this is totally unacceptable. i also mentioned that i do'nt want his tapes changed unless me or DH is there.

i don't want to take this overboard but he's my son and i'm leaving him in the care of these nurses. i know they need to change the tape but why so rough with him? i understand everythign else that they do to him and although it breaks my heart when he's irritated with the things they do, this is TOTALLY avaoidable! ugh, i was just so mad i wanted to punch something....all i want to do is care for and protect my son and i can't right now :(

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  • mommyof4boysmommyof4boys member
    I would speak to the head doctor and head nurse.  We had issues with nurses with Chris.
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  • kcswifeykcswifey
    That is very frustrating...stick to your guns.  You are his mama and he should be handled the way you would take care of him.  (hug)
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  • RRHsMomRRHsMom
    Are there nurses you do like?  If so, have you requested that any be primaries for you?  We did not have to request bc our NICU just schedules the same nurse every shift for the sickest babies and we loved all the primaries were ended up with (although one had an orienting nurse shadowing her that we did not like).  If they have not assigned nurses to Aaron that you like, I would ask them too.  We became very close to Ryan's weekend and weekday nurses.  Sorry this happened and I understand being frustrated when you feel you aren't able to protect and comfort your LO :(  The NICu made me want to punch a wall many times!  Hang in there.
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  • KellyMichelleKellyMichelle
    Was it the same nurse?  You can request that certain nurses not care for your baby.  Like the pp said, primary nurses are wonderful too.  That way you can feel comfortable knowing that you had a say in the person taking care of your baby.
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  • mnberry18mnberry18
    it wasn't the same nurse. i probably would've had her head if it was! i will definitely be looking into a primary nurse. thanks for mentioning it
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