mel j rn

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1. Was I wrong? Needle question

   mel j rn replied to mel j rn's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe I didn't clarify myself on one point--he is NOT using an IV needle in the mouth! I am referring to the syringe needle (28 or 30 gauge) for the local anesthetic. But a needle nonethless...

2. Was I wrong? Needle question

   mel j rn replied to mel j rn's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the alternate flora concept. That was actually my first thought and the main basis for my speaking up. Yes, it's the same patient. But a totally different part of the body and a new stick! I just have this really bad situation with us b...

3. Was I wrong? Needle question

   mel j rn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work for a dentist (The Dr. and I are married) that is licensed for and does IV sedations. With IV cases, the patient is given a small bleb of local at the anticipated IV site to ease discomfort of insertion. My question...Is it okay to use the sa...