Unique Plan Description: NRS Neurosurg Lumbar Laminectomy, Post op EKM
Plan Selection Display: NRS Neurosurg Lumbar Laminectomy, Post op
PlanType: Medical                                 
Version: 1          
Begin Effective Date: 2012-11-04 19:10:59
End Effective Date: 2100-12-31 00:00:00
Last Updated Date: 2025-12-09 09:24:09
Available at all facilities: Yes

NRS Neurosurg Lumbar Laminectomy, Post op EKM
Vital Signs
	Vital Signs
		Routine Post Op
Activity
	Up in Chair
		T;N
			Comment: start afternoon/evening of surgery
	Ambulate
		T;N, With assistance, TID
	Activity-As Tolerated
		T;N, ambulate with assistance
Diet
	NPO
		NPO Except for: Ice | Sips of Water
			Comment: Do not advance until ordered
	Clear Liquid Diet
		T+1;0600, Advance as Tolerated
			Comment: start post op day 1
Laboratory
	Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
		T+1;0400, Routine, spec type = Blood
	CBC with Diff
		Stat, spec type = Blood
		T+1;0400, Routine, spec type = Blood
IV Solutions
	Sodium Chloride 0.9%
		1,000 mL, IV, 100 ml/hr
			Comment: Insert peripheral lock when tolerating fluids well
Medications
	Pepcid
		20 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q12H
			Comment: Change to oral famotidine when taking oral diet
		20 mg Tab BY MOUTH Q12H
	diazePAM
		5 mg, Tab, BY MOUTH, Q6H, PRN for spasms
	cyclobenzaprine
		5 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for spasms
	baclofen
		5 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for spasms
	VTE Advisor
		Neurosurgery - spinal
Patient Care
	Resuscitation Status
		Full Code
		No Code
	Straight Catheter
		Insert, PRN, unable to void, Insert PRN symptomatic PVR > 300 mL or if asymptomatic > 500 mL
	Bladder Scan
		PRN, unable to void, Assess for residual
	Discontinue IV
		T;N, When tolerating fluids
	Cold Therapy
		as needed
			Comment: Cold therapy as needed
	Wound Drain
		T;N, Connect to compressed suction
			Comment: Strip every shift, record outputs
	Dressing Care
		T;N, Maintain, Incisional negative pressure therapy dressing
	Shower
		T;N
			Comment: may shower POD #2
	Incentive Spirometer
		Q1HAWAKE
Therapies
	Consult Occupational Therapy, Evaluate and Treat
		T+1;0600, Reason to See: Activities of Daily Living
			Comment: Post op lumbar laminectomy
	Consult Physical Therapy, Evaluate and Treat
		T+1;0600, Reason to See: Gait Training
			Comment: Post op lumbar laminectomy

Oxygen Protocol
Respiratory Therapy
	Oxygen Therapy
		T;N
	Pulse Oximetry Spot Check RT
		T;N, BID
	Continuous Pulse Oximetry Monitoring Check
		T;N, BID

Peripheral Lock - Access
Medications

	sodium chloride 0.9% flush injectable soln
		10 mL Syringe IV PUSH BID
		10 mL, Syringe, IV PUSH, Q5MIN, PRN, IV line flush
	lidocaine 1% injectable solution (MH/WH/FH)
		0.1 mL, IntraDermal, Q1H, PRN, see comment
			Comment: For IV start
	sodium chloride bacteriostatic 0.9% injectable soln
		0.1 mL, Injection, IntraDermal, Q1H, PRN, see comment
			Comment: For IV start, use if patient has lidocaine allergy.
	Sodium Chloride 0.9% IVPB Flush
		25 mL, IVPB, Q1H, PRN, IV line flush, 5 min(s)
			Comment: Use if medication not compatible with primary line or there is no primary line;  infuse 25mL.
Patient Care
	Peripheral Lock-Insert
		T;N

Pain Constipation Nausea Protocol </= to 65 EKM
Medications
		Select only one medication in each category(NOTE)*
Mild Pain
	acetaminophen
		650 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for see comment
			Comment: Discomfort and/or pain-mild (pain rating 1-3) in opiate intolerant patient and/or temperature > 100.4F
		650 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, Q6H, PRN for see comment
			Comment: Discomfort and/or pain-mild (pain rating 1-3) in opiate intolerant patient and/or temperature > 100.4F
	ibuprofen
		600 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: pain rating 1-3
		800 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q8H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: pain rating 1-3
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-5 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: pain rating 1-3
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 5/325 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: Pain rating 1-3
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3 and if NPO
	morphine  IV
		2 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: for pain rating 1-3 and if NPO
Moderate Pain
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-5 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-7.5 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-10 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 5/325 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 7.5/325 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 10/325 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	oxyCODONE
		5 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6. If inadequate relief after 1 hour, may repeat dose if pain level moderate (pain rating 4-6) to severe (pain rating 7-10).  If repeat dose given, administer next dose at 4hr minimum unless otherwise prescribed.
	morphine  oral immediate release
		15 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: Pain rating 4-6
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics
		0.4 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics
	morphine  IV
		2 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics
		4 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics
	ketorolac injectable
		15 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q6H, PRN for pain-moderate, duration: 48 hr
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6.
Severe Pain
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-5 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	acetaminophen-hydrocodone 325 mg-7.5 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 5/325 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 7.5/325 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	oxyCODONE-acetaminophen 10/325 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	oxyCODONE
		10 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	morphine  oral immediate release
		30 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: Pain rating 7-10
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.4 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics. Use 0.4mg if over age 70.
		0.5 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics. Use 0.4mg if over age 70.
		0.6 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO
		0.8 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO
		1 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO
	morphine  IV
		4 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics.
		6 mg, Syringe, IV Push, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics.
		Opiate Reversal(NOTE)*
	Narcan
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q2MIN, PRN for see comment
			Comment: if patient has received opiate agents in the past 24 hours and/or if patient becomes somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate is 10 or less per minute.  RN may administer naloxone prior to contacting MD.  Notify MD immediately upon administration of naloxone.  May give 0.2mg every 2 min up to 1mg total dose.
Constipation
	senna 8.6 mg oral tablet
		2 TAB, Tab, BY MOUTH, QHS
			Comment: Hold for diarrhea
	docusate
		100 mg, Capsule, By Mouth, DAILY
			Comment: Hold for diarrhea
	MiraLax oral powder for reconstitution
		17 gm, Packet, By Mouth, Q12H, PRN, constipation
			Comment: Mix in 6 oz juice or water
		17 gm, Packet, By Mouth, DAILY, PRN, constipation
			Comment: Mix in 6 oz juice or water
	Milk of Magnesia 8% oral suspension
		30 mL, Suspension, By Mouth, DAILY, PRN for constipation
			Comment: If Miralax not effective; do not use if creatinine clearance or GFR < 30mL/min
		30 mL, Suspension, By Mouth, Q12H, PRN for constipation
			Comment: If Miralax not effective; do not use if creatinine clearance or GFR < 30mL/min
	Dulcolax
		10 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, DAILY, PRN, constipation
			Comment: If MOM ineffective or if patient NPO
		10 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, Q12H, PRN, constipation
			Comment: If MOM ineffective or if patient NPO
	Fleet Enema 19 gm-7 gm rectal enema
		1 EA, Enema, RECTALLY, Q12H, PRN, constipation
			Comment: If bisacodyl ineffective
	Enema-Administer
		Tap water, Q1H, constipation
			Comment: if suppository ineffective
Nausea Vomiting
	ondansetron
		4 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Administer for nausea if not previously administered by anesthesia, PACU, or ED
		4 mg, Tablet-Disintegrating, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Administer for nausea if not previously administered by anesthesia, PACU, or ED
		Select either promethazine or prochlorperazine orders(NOTE)*
	prochlorperazine
		10 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q6H, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures.
		25 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures, give if IV access not available.
	Phenergan (MH/WH)
		25 mg, Tab, By Mouth, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures.
		25 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds.
		6.25 mg, Injection, IM-Intramuscular, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds.
	Phenergan (FH)
		12.5 mg, Injection, IM-Intramuscular, Once, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds. Give as Deep IM Injection
		25 mg, Injection, IM-Intramuscular, Once, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds. Give as Deep IM Injection
	Phenergan (JE)
		25 mg, Tab, By Mouth, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures
		25 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, BID, PRN, nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron ineffective and if no history of seizures; give if unable to take oral meds.
	metoclopramide
		10 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron and phenothiazine ineffective; avoid in patients > 65 y/o.
		10 mg, Injection, IM-Intramuscular, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: Give if ondansetron and phenothiazine ineffective; avoid in patients > 65 y/o.
Patient Care

	Notify MD
		If patient develops itching
		if no results from enema.

Pain Constipation Nausea Protocol > 65 Geriatric E
Medications
		Select only one medication in each category(NOTE)*
Mild Pain
	acetaminophen
		1,000 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q8H-Sch, T;N
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3; Consider IV Acetaminophen (Ofirmev) if NPO.
		1,000 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q8H, PRN for pain-mild
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3; Consider IV Acetaminophen (Ofirmev) if NPO.
		1,000 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q8H-Sch, T+1;N
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3; Consider IV Acetaminophen (Ofirmev) if NPO.
	acetaminophen 10 mg/mL intravenous solution
		1,000 mg, Solution-Injection, IVPB, Q8H, T;N, duration: 3 Dose(s)/Time(s)
			Comment: For pain rating 1-3.
Moderate Pain
	oxyCODONE
		2.5 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6
	traMADol
		25 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; Screen for drug interactions (e.g.SSRI), and adjust dose for CrCl<30ml/min; avoid use if history of seizures.
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q4H, PRN for pain-moderate
			Comment: For pain rating 4-6; may give if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics.
Severe Pain
	oxyCODONE
		5 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q4H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10.
	traMADol
		50 mg, Tab, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10; screen for drug interactions (e.g.SSRI), and adjust dose for CrCl<30ml/min; avoid use if history of seizures.
	HYDROmorphone Injectable
		0.4 mg, Injection, IV PUSH, Q2H, PRN for pain-severe
			Comment: For pain rating 7-10 if NPO or for breakthrough pain if on oral analgesics.
		Opiate Reversal(NOTE)*
	Narcan
		0.2 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q2MIN, PRN for see comment
			Comment: If patient has received opiate agents in the past 24 hours and/or if patient becomes somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli or respiratory rate is 10 or less per minute.  RN may administer naloxone prior to contacting MD.  Notify MD immediately upon administration of naloxone.  May give 0.2mg every 2 min up to 1mg total dose.
PRN Discomfort
	trolamine salicylate 10% topical cream
		1 appl, Cream, TOPICAL, TID, PRN for discomfort
			Comment: Apply to affected area.
	menthol-methyl salicylate topical
		1 appl, Cream, TOPICAL, TID, PRN for discomfort
			Comment: Apply to affected area.
	lidocaine 4% topical patch
		1 patch, Patch, TransDERMAL, DAILY
	lidocaine Patch Removal
		Patch Removal, Patch, TransDERMAL, QHS
	Medication patch site check
		T;N+720, Q12H
Constipation
	senna 8.6 mg oral tablet
		1 TAB, Tab, BY MOUTH, BID, PRN for constipation
			Comment: Hold for loose stools
	MiraLax oral powder for reconstitution
		17 gm, Packet, By Mouth, BID
			Comment: Hold for loose stools.  Mix in 6oz juice or water.
	Dulcolax
		10 mg, Suppository, RECTALLY, Q12H, PRN for constipation
			Comment: If other agents ineffective or if patient NPO.
	Fleet Enema 19 gm-7 gm rectal enema
		1 EA, Enema, RECTALLY, Q12H, PRN for constipation
			Comment: If suppository ineffective.
	Enema-Administer
		Tap water, Q1H, see comment
			Comment: If suppository ineffective.
Nausea Vomiting
	ondansetron
		4 mg, Tablet-Disintegrating, By Mouth, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
		4 mg, Injection, IV Push, Q6H, PRN for nausea and/or vomiting
			Comment: If unable to take by mouth.

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