Yackinthebox

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1. Lidocaine w/ Epi SQ injections post sheath removal

   Yackinthebox replied to Yackinthebox's topic in CCU

   The question is, does anyone have an established protocol for nurses to inject lidocaine w/ epi on ongoing oozy femoral sites(post sheath removal)? I have some physicians that expect this without a call and then I have other(older) physicians that wa...

2. Lidocaine w/ Epi SQ injections post sheath removal

   Yackinthebox replied to Yackinthebox's topic in CCU

   Charge200j, we currently do the same. We have also started to inject with lido w/ epi and have had good results for those painful oozing heart cath sites. I was trying to develop a policy for those suborn old fashioned physicians. Any input would be ...

3. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

   Yackinthebox replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   Pilot G-2 0.5 is too legit to quit! Don't judge me, lol! I can not imagine working without a pen...or 10!

4. Lidocaine w/ Epi SQ injections post sheath removal

   Yackinthebox posted a topic in CCU

   Hi! I was trying to get some additional information (procedure policies) or input on experience of injection of lidocaine w/ Epi SQ post sheath removal. This practice is common with oozy sheath sites. I am trying to put a policy or competency togethe...