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1. protocol for achieving hemostasis

   urrRN replied to urrRN's topic in Urology

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2. protocol for achieving hemostasis

   urrRN posted a topic in Urology

   Does anyone have a protocol for achieving hemostasis in a AVF or AVG after dialysis, addressing things like how long pressure is applied, what supplies to use for dressing, etc. Everyone here seems to do something different.

3. Catheter care

   urrRN replied to urrRN's topic in Urology

   Thanks, Rizenfly. This sounds pretty much like what we do EXCEPT the 3-5 minute betadine soaks. I know this is a practice I've seen in the past. Sounds like a good one. We'll give it a try. I appreciate any help with this.

4. Patient hostility...HELP!

   urrRN replied to shannon8282's topic in Urology

   I don't know what ESRD Network area you're in, but I'm sure your network has pretty much the same manual and tools as Network 13. Look in the manual or on the CD for the Provider Conflict Tool Kit. It's pretty helpful.

5. Catheter care

   urrRN posted a topic in Urology

   Can someone share their policies and practices regarding care of dialysis catheters? Our infection rate was up last month, and I'm wondering if we're using the best practice we can. We're a small (68-70 pts.) independent facility. I appreciate any in...

6. clearance, URR, Kt/v

   urrRN replied to silverfoxxy's topic in Urology

   The URR and KT/V are actually specific to that day (when the blood is drawn) but should be a pretty good indicator of the adequacy of the pt's. dialysis. It's not supposed to be an indicator of their overall health. We do our draws on Mon. and Tues. ...

7. New to Dialysis-feeling discouraged

   urrRN replied to WyndDrivenRain's topic in Urology

   I'm a nurse manager in dialysis and have worked dialysis for 10 years. One of the good things about nursing is we can try different areas and find our niche. I admire you for hanging in there, but if a job stressed me out that badly, I doubt I would ...