FrankinWV

FrankinWV specializes in Emergency.

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1. Ring Cutter Question

   FrankinWV posted a topic in Emergency

   Looking to purchase a good ring cutter for the ED. What do you guys recommend/use? We would like an electric one, and our old one gave up after 10+ years... Thanks:)

2. Who wears UnderArmour for work?

   FrankinWV replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Uniform/Gear

   It's a type of undergarment (or regular garment, as well) that will wick the moisture (i.e. sweat) from your body so you feel dryer and cleaner. It's used extensively by people who do sports, and many sports outfits are made out o a Underarmor type m...

3. Who wears UnderArmour for work?

   FrankinWV replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Jen, I love mine, and I wear them everyday I wear scrubs. I work in the ED, and our A/C was broken or three weeks straight. It was hot, and I sweat a lot, but I still felt ok. On real hot days I was wearing a bandanna around my neck with crystals in ...

4. Started at UHC

   FrankinWV replied to edchunt's topic in West Virginia

   Good Luck!!! Come down and say hi sometimes! And - Welcome!!!

5. stupid question 1075 - b

   FrankinWV replied to bigreddog1934's topic in Emergency

   Hey Bigreddog! Yeah, I do it, as well. I think it's not a problem to take the BP in the same arm as the IV is in (what, if the patient has two IV access sites - one in each arm, by the way) - just remember one thing. The BP cuff will cut the vein off...

6. Who wears UnderArmour for work?

   FrankinWV replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I wear WalMart's UnderArmor wanna-be T shirts under my scrubs - keeps me cool at a price I can afford - and I have a lot of different colors to match y scrubs!!!

7. Accidental arterial stick !!!

   FrankinWV replied to Li'lOne's topic in Emergency

   Just my humble opinion: You will be fine. No damage. Life is good. Sent the blood to the lab - d/c the line - don't give any drugs.

8. Where to buy nursing supplies

   FrankinWV replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

   I bought my stethoscope off http://www.stethoscope.to - they deliver quick and the Littmann prices are good. Allheart is good, too.

9. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

   FrankinWV replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men

   I wear Dickies pants (6 pockets, with zipper) and Dickies tops. Good quality, decently priced.