drBerry

I am an old retired practitioner. I was a patient myself recently. Back in the early 50's sterile tech was required for every procedure.... but now it seems that is ignored by almost all...including the docs. when I chided one he became angry. I think that in the late 60's people had the attitude of "... oh well..antibiotics will take care of any infection" See where that got us now... kb

Regarding use of a hep-loc. I thought they were a great idea until I was admitted as a patient recently. I had 3 inserted, all (despite flushing) developed clots and infection at site of insertion. I asked to have it removed and the nurse on duty refused and said she would not have patients on her floor without one. So I had to remove it myself with assistance of an older experienced nurse.