This is already being implemented as part of the APRN Consensus model. The move is to a population-focus instead of setting-focus. For instance, the acute/critical care CNS program I am in is now an...
I love this thread! The LTACH where I work has a lot of the issues you all speak of. I am planning on taking on this issue for my master's comps. I was inspired by the reports by the ACCN (Relevant...
I was wondering the same thing on my last shift! It wasn't covered in our policy, so I looked it up. Depending on the manufacturer, some end caps do not require clamping to function. Clamping between...
Have you tried Cymed? They have a novel, appliance that adheres to the skin with a tegaderm-type material. Because it is so thin, stool cant easily leak underneath. You can see them at...
There are many anti-chafing lotions on the market. I've never tried the lanacane brand, but a lot of althetes use Bodyglide. There is also a product called Luvees (http://www.luvees.com) that might be...
Melina replied to anarchy187's topic in MICU, SICU
A calf BP can be significantly higher due to calcification of the lower extremity arteries. We see this all the time when taking ABIs for wound assessment. I would be hesitant to to use this to take a...
Have you tried switching brands? Cymed makes an excellent product that uses a transparent film instead of a hydrocolloid wafer. I've used it with great success on several
I have worked intake, and I can tell you that we would often not get d/c notices until after 5pm the evening of discharge, especially on the weekend. There would be know way to let you know by Friday....
As long as the infection is being treated a wound vac is appropriate. Silver foam seems more reasonable than sterile technique. You can always call and ask the doc for his or her rationale.
I chart vitals and make notes of anything exceptional with a pen (a fine tipped TUL gel pen, in fact) in the pt's home then bubble everything after the visit, usually in my car before I leave for the...