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I never ever put anything back on a patient that has touched the floor without disinfecting it and if it's visibly soiled I replace it. I know it's really busy, we have a million things to do, etc, but that is one infection control measure I don't cut corners on. I know exactly where my shoes have been and I refuse to be the reason my patients contract MRSA/VRE.
I clean it with alcohol wipes unless it's gunky inside then I'll replace them. I wouldn't the calvicide wipes especially in peds because one brand (can't remember the name) says on the label that it can cause cancer in peds patients. I don't know why it's just peds but I don't like using them on equipment that has to be in contact with anyone near or around the face.
I am in home healthcare. I am telling patients to change the nasal cannula (if using continuously) weekly and wipe off daily with a tissue. Is this overdoing/underdoing it?
If I could afford a LARGE adult BP cuff I would prefer to use it on the upper arm of big patients. Do the other because that is the equipment I have. I use a child's cuff on thin adults.
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Hi everyone,
I just wanted to know what do you do when the patient drops the nasal cannula to the floor...I know it might sound a stupid question, but I just want to make sure i am handling it right.
thanks
God bless you
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