Lynstat1

Lynstat1 has 19 years experience and specializes in Paediatric, oncology, AOD nursing.

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   Have you ever received an award for nursing?

   Lynstat1 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   Toni, you absolutely deserved every accolade you received for calling out this”doctor”. He destroyed many lives with his incompetency and arrogance and I have always admired you for your bravery and advocating for both the patient and your staff. ?
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   No blood return from PICC...is it a problem??

   Lynstat1 replied to xoNurseRNxo's topic in Infusion

   With respect to home care nurses, The INS 2011 (http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/78593/002179.pdf, p.83)has an algorithm pertaining to persistent withdrawal conclusion strategies. However I strongly agree with the other posts that su...
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   Midlines

   Lynstat1 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Infusion

   Where I work, I think the tip location is what guides the position, with the tip located just below the axilla.I'm not aware that we restrict the use of the cephalic vein. However in the Paed hospital that I work at, PICC lines are the temporary cen...
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   heparin 5000unit/ML

   Lynstat1 replied to pineau's topic in Infusion

   Thanks so much, that would be fantastic! I have considered a Masters/PhD in this area, focussing on the Paed population. From all I have read, it makes sense to me that it is the mechanical action of correct flushing technique (depending on the bung ...
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   PICC dressings and Grip-lok secure net devices

   Lynstat1 replied to Lynstat1's topic in Infusion

   Thanks Asystole, and sorry about the paragraphing, I'm new to online forums! Anyway, I too prefer the stat locks, however it's the anaesthetic team who decide what securement device is used. We are actually liaising with the anaesthetic team about th...
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   PICC dressings and Grip-lok secure net devices

   Lynstat1 posted a topic in Infusion

   Hi There, I'm a Paeds nurse in Australia and was hoping to hear some strategies involving PICC dressing changes on children focussing on the following;1. Removal of the Tegaderm/IV 3000 semipermeable dressing. We currently use a product called Conva...
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   heparin 5000unit/ML

   Lynstat1 replied to pineau's topic in Infusion

   Could you please tell me what infusion conference this was as I would love to read some presentations. I'm a Paeds nurse in Australia working primarily in Oncolgy and also have many questions surround the use of heparin for locking central lines whol...
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   6 Months on the Job ... Unsafe Practice?

   Lynstat1 replied to TXRN2012's topic in Safety

   How stressful for you. What happens if a child needs intubating, that is who is responsible for stabilising a critically ill child before transfer to a facility that can better look after sick children?Who prescribes IV medication if there are no doc...
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   Encouraging peds parents to call/text the nurse during off-hours? Common occurrence?

   Lynstat1 replied to klone's topic in Pediatric

   I agree 100% with all these comments , and just wanted to add that even in home health care nursing (Paeds) we would never give out our personal phone number and would be counseled and disciplined if we did. This type of emotional over-involvement h...
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    Pedi Home Health- My time with Joseph

    Lynstat1 replied to ibmanda2000's topic in Pediatric

    A sad story and all that, but from an Australian nursing perspective, you have well and truly breached your professional boundaries by becoming so over-involved emotionally with the family. IMHO the nursing care you deliver is not professional nor is...