pattc

pattc

Emerg/Med/Surg/High Risk OB/LPN Ins

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About pattc

pattc has 26 years experience and specializes in Emerg/Med/Surg/High Risk OB/LPN Ins.


47 yr old RN with 15 credits left for degree :) Worked nearly every area..... more than I could squeeze into the specialties area.... but I've been around a long time..lol

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  1. cleansing of a wound

    I've never been able to wring out a swab enough to prevent some spillage over the surrounding skin, or in this case, the wound, due to the close proximity. The swab would have to be dry to prevent even this minimalistic amount, which defeats the purp...
  2. cleansing of a wound

    LOL. ... the person is erect so cleaning the incision first Then the area directly above the incision will cause downward gravity flow into the incision. Picture the mastectomy scenario with the patient sitting erect to have the dressing changed. Unl...
  3. cleansing of a wound

    What happens is fluid from the swab used for cleaning (unless it's nearly dry or little to no pressure is applied) flows over the already cleaned incision through gravity if the person is in an upright position. Picture a mastectomy incision and the ...
  4. cleansing of a wound

    Hi Everyone This is a sort of poll but I am looking for opinions/advice. Everyone knows an incision is cleaned first with wound care starting from the cleanest to the dirtiest. I have a conundrum. If the wound is placed in a position where the N/S ca...
  5. Hi I have also had this problem and whether due to aging or childbirth causing prolapse of the vaginal canal, anatomical issues or disease related, it can be extermely difficult to successfully catheterize the patient. I have had several which using ...