Mcgarrity01

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1. Sacral fistula

   Mcgarrity01 replied to Mcgarrity01's topic in Wound

   I have been thinking about a catheter. It is worth a shot. I am going to ask the doc tomorrow at work. I lose sleep over this man as Medicare guidelines are so strict on the amount of supplies he is allowed per month. He is young and must live with...

2. Sacral fistula

   Mcgarrity01 replied to Mcgarrity01's topic in Wound

   Hi..thank you for your reply. He has had a wound vac. Unfortunately, it will never heal. How could a male cot tube be used? I am so interested in this idea....not sure how exactly it would stay in place d/t the area. Also, with the vac dressing, ...

3. Sacral fistula

   Mcgarrity01 posted a topic in Wound

   I have a patient who has a sacral fistula s/p radiation. He is not a surgical candidate and has copious drainage which requires bid dressing changes. He is constantly wet. We are currently using 1/4 inch packing strips and mepilex sacrum dressings...