Central line connection

[wmarat]

I am looking for recommendations how to patients to tx through a central line. I would appreciate any info or referranse to appropriate sources of info.

Thanks in advance.

[RRN]

"Don't take care of me or any of my family" is a very strong argument. On the other hand you perform automatically some procedure without any understanding why you do it, only because once your mentor has said you to do so. I frequently meet people who think that blind adherence to the rules proves their professionalism, but it does not. It seems you one of them. I wish you to be more curious and open-minded.

Good luck

It is a strong arguement. And a fact. I have seen the results of my nasal swabs. I know I carry staph and so does most every long term dialysis nurse.

What happens when you sneeze during catheter manipulation? Can you stop yourself or turn your head.

I'm sure you're aware that stats can be manipulated.. Many people will tell you that wearing a helmet on a motorcycle saves lives. Well, I'd rather be dead than a quad.

Governments thought seat belts would save money but they don't. All those people who don't die in MVA live on and collect social security.

Can I ask you why you don't want to wear a mask???

I am always curious but some things just are. As for looking professional just cuz I follow blindy good judgement and sound protocols ,,,,,well I just can't help it.. Are you saying you are more professional than I because you question every little thing.. Besides when I wear a mask I pretend I am a neurosurgeon..And what other time do I get to stick out my tongue at those "difficult" patients.

[wmarat, BSN, RN]

It is a strong arguement. And a fact. I have seen the results of my nasal swabs. I know I carry staph and so does most every long term dialysis nurse.

What happens when you sneeze during catheter manipulation? Can you stop yourself or turn your head.

I'm sure you're aware that stats can be manipulated.. Many people will tell you that wearing a helmet on a motorcycle saves lives. Well, I'd rather be dead than a quad.

Governments thought seat belts would save money but they don't. All those people who don't die in MVA live on and collect social security.

Can I ask you why you don't want to wear a mask???

I am always curious but some things just are. As for looking professional just cuz I follow blindy good judgement and sound protocols ,,,,,well I just can't help it.. Are you saying you are more professional than I because you question every little thing.. Besides when I wear a mask I pretend I am a neurosurgeon..And what other time do I get to stick out my tongue at those "difficult" patients.

Why have you decided that I do not want to put mask on. I asked why I have to wear the mask. I have not found any prove that putting mask on decreases the risk of infection

[nosonew, BSN, RN]

Why have you decided that I do not want to put mask on. I asked why I have to wear the mask. I have not found any prove that putting mask on decreases the risk of infection

This is soooo silly. Do you ensure your patient keep their site dry? If they shower, to tape very well over saran-wrap or some other waterproof material? That is to help decrease infection as well. Gee...how many of my patients who were diagnosed MRSA or VRSA had that in their nares? Hmmm...don't know, they were too sick to get their nares checked. THEY WERE SEPTIC and their source of infection was their CATHETER! Imagine that!? WOW!

Think about it...if YOU had an access that could transmit a bacteria or virus directly into your bloodstream, and that ONE of the preventions was wearing a mask...would you request one?

Think about it...You don't need a study to figure out this no brainer. You sneeze on the handle of a cart in a grocery store...the person behinds you can get that...hand to mouth germs. You sneeze, cough, or even BREATHE on an open access, and guess what?? IF you have something, now they do to.

Do you not like wearing a mask or do you need to prove to yourself why each and every policy is in effect? To me, this is a no brainer although I do questions SOME things...I HONESTLY do not mean to sound snotty...but this is really too much...I mean, how long have you been a nurse? Perhaps you are new and just don't get it yet?