Recent content by cbmedic

1: Catheterization is relatively harmless and painless to the patient.... UNLESS it is forced upon the patient blatantly and flagrantly against his will as he screams and writhes. 2. Yes, in fact, I did feel it was somewhat punitive. 3. I do not yet know what my refusal will entail. But I...

Two nights ago, a drunk/intoxicated patient was brought into the ER. He was violent, and security put him into four point restraints. His clothes were cut off. I was one of the attending RN's, and I was ordered to catheterize him. I refused. I said I would not cath him unless he was sedated, to...