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1. BIOPATCH

   karenaa posted a topic in Home Health

   Can anyone list the pros and cons of using a BIOPATCH?

2. Dressing Changes

   karenaa replied to karenaa's topic in Urology

   the nkf guidelines also suggest that "ointment should be applied (povidone-iodine or triple antibiotics) after each treatment" - that means 3 times a week. is it also applicable when using a biopatch?

3. Dressing Changes

   karenaa replied to karenaa's topic in Urology

   Thanks Tish... you said that 'If a biopatch is not being used, the patients dressing should be changed with each treatment' - are there any guidlines you are basing this on?

4. Dressing Changes

   karenaa replied to karenaa's topic in Urology

   Thanks... I'm trying to figure out if its worthwhile to put 1 Biopatch per week or 3 different dressings - do you see any cost saving there?

5. Dressing Changes

   karenaa replied to karenaa's topic in Urology

   and also... what is the recommended frequency of dsg changes for hemodialysis patients? a friend told me that where she works they do it before each treatment and use transparent dsg

6. Dressing Changes for home infusion

   karenaa replied to karenaa's topic in Infusion

   Thanks!!! What about just using a transparent dressing - without Biopatch? Will i have to change the dsg more frequently or once a week is ok?

7. Dressing Changes for home infusion

   karenaa posted a topic in Infusion

   Hi Everyone! Can anyone tell me what is the frequency of dressing changes she/he practices for home infusion? a friend told me that where they work they do PICC lines, Midlines, Subclavian, and Jugualar dssg changes Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Addi...

8. Dressing Changes

   karenaa posted a topic in Urology

   Hello everyone, Can anyone comment on the pros and cons of using a Biopatch with dressing changes? also - does anyone use a dressing change preassembeld kit? Thanks!!