StaffEducator

StaffEducator has 11 years experience and specializes in Oncology/Infection Prevention.

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1. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   StaffEducator replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   What a shame that we have nurses who choose to use "common sense" when dealing with isolation precautions. Saying that you don't wear PPE to go in and just fix an alarm or check an IV bag shows that...

2. Why IV pumps for Central Lines?

   StaffEducator replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

   The issue is not wheter or not the fluids can infuse via gravity. Yes, they will infuse, usually with no issue. The question is, "Is it best practice?" The answer is NO, it is not. When you are busy,...

3. Why IV pumps for Central Lines?

   StaffEducator replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

   Any infusion going through a central line including PICC lines must go through an infusion pump. Gravity set ups should never be used with a central line. The reason is that a central line tip ends in...