ppsmi

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1. Scrubbing in during the middle of surgery

   ppsmi posted a topic in Operating Room

   Sometimes I need to scrub in during the middle of a surgery. The scrub tech will help me out, but sometimes the scrub tech has bloody gloves, and then hands me a towel to dry and helps me with my gloves (while the scrub tech's gloves are bloody). I...

2. CPR Universal Precautions

   ppsmi replied to ppsmi's topic in Safety

   I have dry skin and am an athlete so I commonly have a few cuts thorughout my arm that would be difficult to consistently cover. Any advice on how to avoid bbp.

3. CPR Universal Precautions

   ppsmi posted a topic in Safety

   Hello, I am a new nurse concerned about universal precautions while giving CPR. I know CPR can be quite bloody depending on the situation. I have been told to always wear gloves and to wear facemasks when necessary. But what about protecting your a...