gwalsh

gwalsh has 22 years experience and specializes in Infusion.

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1. the RN's appearance

   gwalsh replied to Olli's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry, may be a little biased on this one. As far as appearance, clean and professional should be enough. I have exzema, and sometimes look red, or, as far as I am concerned, "gross" in general. I don't wear make up. My body, hair, and clothes ar...

2. Question about PICCs and syringe size

   gwalsh replied to SteveNNP's topic in Infusion

   It is my understanding that, if the catheter is not occuluded, the smaller syringe should be fine to administer medication. The key is to flush FIRST with a 10 ml syringe of NS, and if there is no resistance, then go ahead and administer your medicat...