Nursing 3:1 tool update with pictures

[tokmom]

It's called a SnipnGrip. I picked up two of them today. The rep only sent 3 and the lady held 2 for me. They are from a midwestern uniform site, but I don't see them listed if I do a search. You can see the short nosed hemostat, the cut out to grip things, and the scissor blades behind. :heartbeat

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

I found something that looks similar on Amazon.

[AgentBeast, BSN, RN]

ROFL! If this quirky uniform store I go to ever carries it, I will be sure to let you know. ;-)

THANKS!!!

[my4pumpkins]

There are also these: Gripsors, The Newest Innovation In Bandage Scissors which seem really cool. I ordered a pair, but haven't received them yet. Hopefully they will help because I always have problems undoing IV tubing that someone has connected too tightly! Hope this helps!

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

I found something that looks similar on Amazon.

These don't have the cut out, just the clamp and scissors. I think its the cut out area that makes it different. Another's poster mentioned finding them at a tackle store. They had the Amazon type but not one that has the cut out.

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

There are also these: Gripsors, The Newest Innovation In Bandage Scissors which seem really cool. I ordered a pair, but haven't received them yet. Hopefully they will help because I always have problems undoing IV tubing that someone has connected too tightly! Hope this helps!

I saw those and was going to get a pair. The tight tubing issue is why I like the curved cut out. It grips nicely right around those luer locks. Some people really put those on tight.

This tool was designed by a nurse. My guess she had the same issue! !

[BigTuna]

Doesn't this increase risk of nosocomial infection? I have been instructed not to carry any tool to be used from patient to patient to patient.

[Emergency RN]

I personally prefer a Gerber Multi-tool, which can come in handy not just for IV luerlocks that's on too tight, but in addition, good for fixing a variety of screws and bolts that are on too tight or too loose (from IV pumps, loose bed rails, and even the unit clerk's jammed stapler). The thing also has a knife, saw, slot and phillips screwdrivers, wire cutter and crimpers, along with both a curved and flat plier surface.

Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Blunt Nose 07500

I've carried one for years.

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

My husband carried one of those for years very handy.

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

Doesn't this increase risk of nosocomial infection? I have been instructed not to carry any tool to be used from patient to patient to patient.

Imo, tools are extensions of my hands. I wouldn't ever leave a room without washing my tools and wiping them down with alcohol. I bet the pens we carry and the keyboard we type on are dirtier than my tools. It's one thing I'm anal about.

[OttawaRPN]

Doesn't this increase risk of nosocomial infection? I have been instructed not to carry any tool to be used from patient to patient to patient.

There are many tools we use from patient to patient; stethescope, bp cuff, commode, geri-chair; how is this any different?

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

I don't use my own personal tools to do really nasty dressing changes. For those, I use disposable sets. Everytime I use my scissors, I toss them in the sink, wash in hot water and then pull out an alcohol pad and scrub them down, and that's just for cutting off coban!

[pers]

http://www.myfishingandcamping.com/eMerchantPro/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=32962&idcategory=1778

That looks like the same tool to me, including the cut out area, which I'm guessing is the "plier" portion. Since I could use a hemostat/scissor tool even without the fun plier portion I ordered a set and will let you know in a week or so if it is indeed the same tool!