savannahblues

savannahblues has 33 years experience and specializes in Med surg, LTC.

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1. Yeast infection gone way too far!!!

   savannahblues replied to Antikigirl's topic in Wound

   As a DON yeast infections among the larger ladies and men, I have seen many residents with yeast in the skin folds. Never use cornstarch as the sugars in the cornstarch are a feast for yeast. It is better to go with a talc powder that is medicated. ...

2. synvisc

   savannahblues replied to irmaRN's topic in Orthopaedic

   I just had my first synvisc injection this morning. It was quite painless, hurt less than the cortisone injections I have been getting. My knees have been a problem for years forcing me to retire from nursing before I wanted to. I had a right knee...