Specialties Emergency
Published Jun 26, 2003
I need the most current nursingt guidelines for suture and/or staple removal and use of blood warmers (for rapid infusion). Anyone know where I can quickly find them?
ernurse728, LPN
130 Posts
What kind of guidelines are you looking for? For instance for staple removal you rub over the staples with betadine prior to removal. Stitches we just take out with a suture removal set. And what do you need to know about the fluid warmer?
atownsendrn
163 Posts
Suture/staple removal is a basic nursing function that can be found in any med/surg book. As far as the guidelines for the fluid/blood warmer, the manufacture should have detailed guideline for use. Do you need more than that? Are you writing policies?
Boba
1 Post
purplemania, BSN, RN
2,617 Posts
try this site: http://www.guideline.gov
They have a LOT of guidelines with references for evidence-based practice. I use this site regularly to help write protocols.
TraumaInTheSlot
85 Posts
dont forget to burp the bags!
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