Marcus

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1. Central Lines: saline or heparin?

   Marcus replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

   Hello nursemouse, we use a generous ( approx 10-15ml) vol of plain saline per lumen on our multi-lumened lines in our general icu. We don't use heparin at all for flushing except on haemofiltration lines- Vasca...

2. overtime law

   Marcus replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

   Hello; I'm a new member and a newbie to posting so do excuse me if my comments seem a little out of place. Here in the UK there is no concept of compulsory overtime for nurses anywhere in the NHS. Individual units and wards(=floors) nor...

3. HELP my dry hands!!!!

   Marcus replied to OneChattyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Hello; hope this helps: try washing your hands with lukewarm rather than hot water and when drying use a dabbing/blotting action. Might be worth badgering your employer for a softer and more absorbent make of disposa...