Newborn Ident-a-bands

Specialties Ob/Gyn

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In my institution the nurses enter the info on the fillers of the newborn ident-a-bands using PENCILS. They say the graphite does not "run" after the baby is bathed like ink does. I have not been able to find any information on a "best practice" for this issue or any evidence for or against ink or graphite.

How does your institution handle this issue?

Thanks.

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Specializes in NICU.

The ink that runs most appears to be from the "roller-ball" pens. I prefer to use the pen that comes in the box of bands. I can't imagine using pencil!

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Oh my! I can't imagine using pencil for this. We use the waterproof pens included in the ident-a-band box too.

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We use regular ball-point pens. Never had a problem with the ink running.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

We actually have special pens for Ident-a-band use. They do not run or blur with use, even immersion in water.

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