I have never in my life seen an eye or nose injury from dropping a patient's hand on his face from 12 inches away. But hey, if you're that concerned, just use the farting
Personally, I prefer the farting technique because, if they are really having a seizure, they don't even know. If they are faking it they act all offended that you just ripped one in their face. Then...
1., there isn't that much blood. even in traumas. it happens, but it's less than you think. 2. I'm not a big fan of new nurses in the ED, especially very busy EDs. There is a lot of critical thinking...
I once had an attending show me to hold the patient's hand over their face and let it go. If they are truly having a seizure, the hand will hit their own face. If they are faking it, they will pull...