Tag Archives: CRNI
Just something to think about…
This maybe old news to some…but others may have missed it… Infiltration: Checking for blood return or back flow of blood is good for patency but not a reliable method for assessing infiltration at IV site. If infusion continues to … Continue reading
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In case you missed it….
…some latest news and initiatives on infection prevention and safety….. “Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients” - CDC is launching a new program called Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients, featuring tools to help both clinicians and patients prevent infections. CDC worked with … Continue reading
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I see blood….
… as in blood return… which, to an infusion nurse is truly exhilarating! When I am challenged to insert a 24g peripheral IV catheter in a tiny, invisible vein of a dehydrated infant, I jump for joy as I watch … Continue reading
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Thou shalt not use scissors….
…”to remove vascular and nonvascular access device dressings, tape, or stabilization devices due to the potential of severing the catheter or administration set and patient injury” Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice 2011 The use of scissors in the presence of … Continue reading
Guaranteed it works, if not, get $100,000..
We’ve all heard it before…in healthcare, anything can happen, hence there is no guarantee. Well, that is until the press release for a new needlefree catheter patency device called “Neutron” came out on Oct. 4, 2011. Click here for the … Continue reading
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Class I Recall: Synchromed Implantable Infusion Pumps
A Class I recall has been issued for the SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pump, models 8637-20 and 8637-40, distributed between May 2004 and July 8, 2011 manufactured by Medtronics Inc. The SynchroMed II Pump is indicated when patient therapy requires … Continue reading
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Tourniquets conceal superbugs……
This is the title of an article from the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) posted by my twitter colleague @chemosabe from Australia. Design/Setting: A prospective study in a tertiary hospital to collect and analyse reusable venesection tourniquets for the presence … Continue reading
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Two-wah……
Time flies when you’re having fun!!! This week, the Infusion Nurse Blog is celebrating its two year blog anniversary!!! *throws confetti* As I said before and again this year, sometimes I still feel like I don’t have anything interesting to … Continue reading
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Let’s talk about vials…
One of the FAQ I get is this…. Q: Should you or should you not clean the top of vials after you just removed the protective lid? A: Yes, clean(wipe) the vial diaphragm even if you just flipped the lid … Continue reading
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CDC Guide for Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings
In response to a question from a former ER nurse who now works for a physician office providing infusion services, I came upon this guide from the CDC. The question is why should infection control practices in a physician’s office … Continue reading
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