kc1985

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1. MRSA in sputum with trach?

   kc1985 replied to kc1985's topic in General Nursing

   I was there again today with the same patient. This time I did wear a mask. It still amazes me though that none of the other nurses, aides, or guest wear them while in the room.

2. MRSA in sputum with trach?

   kc1985 replied to kc1985's topic in General Nursing

   Now I am worried. I did pt care for about 4 hours without a mask. Its my mistake I assumed that the RN would know and would give adequate advice to a newbie. I will def. wear a mask next time. The pt was not coughing and I did not see resp therapy in...

3. MRSA in sputum with trach?

   kc1985 replied to kc1985's topic in General Nursing

   I am correct though that it is droplet not air born? In that case the sputum would actually have to get on me to cause me to get infected right?

4. MRSA in sputum with trach?

   kc1985 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering if anyone could answer this question for me. I am a nursing student and was assigned to a patient to care for the other day with MRSA in their sputum. The person was on a closed system trach I believe is what the RN called it. I am su...