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Tue Nov 28 20:26:25 GMT 2006

I must admit that I've been pretty amused by this thread (because I don't
have to deal with this BS any more!) and this was my favorite part. Did the
"regulators" offer any scientific reason for their regulation? Did they also
ask the regular staff to wear dosimeters which would have made more sense
IMHO. I feel sorry for those of you who are just trying to figure out the
best way to take care of the patients. Thank you for persevering.

R. Smith 

-----Original Message-----
From: trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org [mailto:trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org]
On Behalf Of John E. Sutton Jr.
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:07 AM
To: trauma-list at trauma.org
Subject: Re: trauma-list Digest, Vol 41, Issue 32

--- You wrote:

We have a 2 bed trauma bay that we are putting up a wall between the carts.
Have been told  that it is a "privacy issue" so we can no longer have an
open room.  Anyone else having an issue like this and are you using any
"creative ideas" to keep the room/bay open for multiple pts. 
--- end of quote ---

When we built our new ED with a 3 bay trauma area and overhead X-ray, we
were told by state regulators we needed radiologic shielding between the
beds (hence, not open). We discussed walls, moveable radiologic shields (
not big enough and too cumbersome), and finally came up with radiologic
"curtains" hanging from beams. They can be opened when you don't have all 3
beds full to give more space and yet do provide radiologic shielding and
privacy when needed. 

John E. Sutton, Jr. , M.D., F.A.C.S.
Division Chief, Trauma and Acute Surgical Care Director of Trauma Services
DHMC Professor of Surgery Dartmouth Medical School phone : 603-650-8022 fax
: 603-650-8030
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