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Re: Elective Induction - something goes wrongFrom: ainsron (ainsron@sbcglobal.net)Mon Jul 12 20:10:30 2004
It is no longer in vogue to start IV's or even place saline locks in routine labors without an indication - such as those you listed, at least not in my neck of the woods. Isn't consent implied if the patient "allows" you to place an IV in her arm and does not object by withdrawing her arm? Which by the way would make it quite difficult to start the IV, at least for me! Ronald E. Ainsworth -----Original Message----- From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of DoctorJoe@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 5:01 PM To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L Subject: Re: Elective Induction - something goes wrong In a message dated 7/12/04 09:49:31, eramirezt@coqui.net writes: Of course - but Dan's notion that placing an IV is doing harm... I can't see it that way...or I did not understand what Dan said... If I stick an IV in YOUR arm, without indication and without permission, it's a harm. It hurts, it has the potential for infection, it can cause bleeding, etc., etc. BUT, if you have a good reason (risk v. benefit for hydration, drug administration, access, etc.) and consent (which is a defense against a charge of battery), then you're doing "good". So absent ANY other circumstances, putting an IV in someone's arm is harmful. However, with the right circumstances, it's good. Joe P.
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