Tag Archives: Infusion Nursing
Vein Palpation: gloves vs no gloves – Take a poll
This is one of the frequent question I get when I am teaching a peripheral IV class. Of course, I have an answer (and opinion – no surprise there..:-) ) but before I share mine, please take this very short … Continue reading
Mom…XOXO
After a week of celebrating our profession comes the day we celebrate our mothers. May 13 is Mother’s Day! Unless you live under a rock, there’s no way one would forget this special day, thanks to all the commercials … Continue reading
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INS 2012: Exhibit Hall Experience
At each INS Annual Meeting, I am always looking forward to the exhibit hall. The exhibit hall was huge and to see every booths and exhibits, one needs a strategy to get through without missing any booth or presentation. My … Continue reading
INS 2012: A Vegas Experience
I am back (and survived) after a long week in Vegas attending the INS 2012 annual meeting. Although it was exhausting, one can’t say they didn’t learn anything, The week was packed with educational sessions that focused on may different … Continue reading
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May 6 – Happy Nurses Day!
Today, we celebrate National Nurses Day to honor the 3.1 million registered nurses in the United States. According to the American Nurses Association: There are 2.6 million licensed registered nurses employed in nursing 62.2% of employed RNs work in hospitals … Continue reading
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April 28 – National Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous 3 … Continue reading
Infection from an IV catheter…
can lead to a lawsuit!! Yes, according to a news article, a medical malpractice lawsuit filed late last month accuses nurses and health care providers of negligence by giving the patient “an IV tainted with streptococcus pyogenes” — bacteria commonly associated … Continue reading
IV hydration – a cure all?
As nurses and healthcare providers, we have seen the dramatic effects of infusing IV fluids to patients who are dehydrated, needing fluid replacement/supplement or those with symptoms resulting in electrolyte imbalance, and other cases when taking oral intake of foods/fluids … Continue reading
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Cheaper at the Doctor’s Office
I came across this interesting article on a study that shows chemo costs less in doctor’s offices. Chemotherapy Treatment in Hospitals Costs 24% more than Treatment in Physician’s Offices The study found that care for patients treated in a physician’s … Continue reading
Wouldn’t it be nice….
..if we see veins like we had X-ray vision and insert IV catheters with one stick in patients with difficult to find veins?? Well, now there are several devices that can make the “venipuncture” experience much more tolerable, improves patient satisfaction and eliminates … Continue reading
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