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Same as Nursegoodguy. Can be used to cut suction tubing to size, to cut sticky labels into small strips to label syringes when I am giving push meds, and to cut tape and steri strips to size. Always clean before and after any patient use. Once had an ortho guy use my scissors to trim a newly applied wet fiberglass cast. He ruined my scissors, then refused to replace them. I still dislike that arrogant SOB.
I use scissors for many things - cleaning out clogged caths - YUK -making my own cath secures out of hypa fix - opening that darn clogged up ostomy paste, cutting up bad charting and starting over, dressings such as kerlex, polymem, tegaderm and by God yes - that pesty one long strand of facial mole hair!
Huganurse
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Scissors are a common item used by nurses. We carry them in our pockets and use them frequently. My question is: What exactly do you use them for?