Talc Powder in ICU

[TWIvory]

Have there been any definite negatives on the use of Talc powder on patients in ICU? This especially applies to Vented and trached patients.

[dfk, RN, CRNA]

I dont use powder directly on patients but will powder the draw sheet at times to keep patient feeling "fresh". In trauma ICU many of patients go back to surgery numerous times and the surgeons hate trying to remove the powder in the OR

Deanna

ummm... if u put it on the draw sheet, wont it still get on the pt??

[prmenrs, RN]

"...I cringe when I see people put it in SCD's!"

I am not familiar w/the acronym "SCD". Could you please enlighten me? Thanks.

[dfk, RN, CRNA]

basically venodynes.. serial compression devices.. they are used for people who are mostly bedridden.. they are used to circulate the blood so peeps don't get clots.. (any more than they may already have...)