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Old Sep 28, 2006, 06:55 PM
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I was taught the one-handed scoop also in nursing school. We were told to use it if there wasn't a sharp's container near by.

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Old Sep 28, 2006, 06:56 PM
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I agree with NICU 3 RN, you should never recap a needle in any situation. Be conscious of your surroundings. Especially in a code situation you have to keep your head and remain calm otherwise you will get lost in the mist. Put your sharps in the sharps container. Remember to always keep your patient and yourself safe. Also I see a lot of nurses getting blood with a syringe then transferring it to a vial with a needle, that is another no no, your facility should have a needless transfer device use those as much as possible also.

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Old Sep 28, 2006, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry77
I disagree...when you are not able to reach a sharps container I was taught to recap using one hand (without actually clicking the cap shut d/t JAHCO violation).

Maybe you weren't taught this but I have seen it used by many many nurses with very good results...you are welcome to carry this "uncapped" needle across the room during a code but please not when I'm in the room...thx.
Thank you Larry for your advice, I do the same.... and I hope that everyone who read this copy this...

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Old Sep 28, 2006, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nursingirl2007
Do you think it is possible to go through your nursing career without sticking yourself?
I had work in diferent scenarios and most of the nurses who precept me always was telling me the story of their FIRST stick.....I think that ED is the depatment when you risk the most, but there is always the posibility in any department.

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Old Sep 28, 2006, 11:30 PM
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I"ve stuck myself with a clean needle while drawing up drugs, but never had a dirty needlestick.

I agree there is never a valid reason to recap a needle. It has been shown that this is the cause of many needlesticks - hence the development of needles systems. Not having a sharps container isn't a valid reason - bring one!

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Old Sep 29, 2006, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by augigi
Not having a sharps container isn't a valid reason - bring one!
LOL...room 15 is coding quick grab the sharps container!!!

This is just one of those "style" issues...you guys do it your way, me and my coworkers will do it ours. Maybe some of you should strap a sharps container to your waist right next to your fanny pack

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