S.P.A.N.C.

This blog is meant to be a place for Sunnybrook Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (Pre-Admission Centre, Same Day Surgery, Post Anesthetic Are Unit and Surgical Short Stay Unit) to stay in communication with each other and to be up-to-date with concerns regarding the Peri-Anesthesia Department. The Purpose of S.P.A.N.C is •To re-implement a unit based council •to identify the unique role of the Peri-anesthesia nurse and to help staff from other areas understand what it is that we do •to create a collegial atmosphere for sharing our professional experiences within the subgroups of Peri-anesthesia •to facilitate open discussion and priority of issues relating to professional practice, education and research that impact on the quality of our work life and thereby affect positive outcomes for our patients and their families.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Side Effect of Droperidol

Valuable information courtesy of Laurie K.
Thanks!!!


"Just wanted to share with everyone an experience we had from a side effect of droperidol. Apparently it can cause muscular dystonia that usually manifests in the face (as in a facial tick or eye dystonia). The treatment is benztropine 1 mg IV. It is in our IV DRUG ADMINISTRATIONS GUIDELINES binder. We had a pt that this happened to and obviously had never seen this side effect before. I just wanted to share with everyone this experience so we can keep track of it see how often it happens, or even if it does happen again."
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