drBerry

drBerry specializes in nursing and med student educationm.

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1. Does anybody use sterile technique anymore?

   drBerry replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

   I am an old retired practitioner. I was a patient myself recently. Back in the early 50's sterile tech was required for every procedure.... but now it seems that is ignored by almost all...including the docs. when I chided one he became angry. I thi...

2. Shortcuts

   drBerry replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

   Regarding use of a hep-loc. I thought they were a great idea until I was admitted as a patient recently. I had 3 inserted, all (despite flushing) developed clots and infection at site of insertion. I asked to have it removed and the nurse on duty ref...