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We have an experienced nurse who states that the return electrode needs to be placed on the patient so that the long ...
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Hello, at my previous employment at a hospital, we had and used a binder with Pediatric Emergency Drug Dosages for ...
Amy Siegfried
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Does your Code Blue cart utilize the Broselow tape to help determine correct dosing? They are available to ...
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I have a question regarding tissue that is removed during the course of surgery, but is exempt from pathology ...
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Has anyone evaluated using shower caps in surgery? We are very low on surgeon caps with no expected ship date.
Shower caps are very hot. We tried them on patients, and they came out of OR with dripping wet heads. We found an ...
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Can anyone tell me the best practice for disposing of hysteroscopy fluid containers? Right now we are putting the ...
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I know there are several companies that have UVC lights available for OR use. Has anyone had great results with a ...
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Anyone know if there is a limit to the length of time it can be open? With a set of eyes on it? I have the OB department ...
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Anyone have the latest EBP for decon processes for known COVID-19 positive patients or patients under ...
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Does anyone know if an IFU is required for an Instrument Count sheet if it is placed inside of a dental bag? We have an ...
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Recently our CS department and CST's have had some disagreements about clamping instruments. Everyone ...
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If the ST discovers a clamped instrument and that instruments is immediately removed from the filed without being ...
Rachel Kelly
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Hi Tammy,
In our facility we reject the entire tray. And depending on the situation we may break down the whole back ...
In our facility we reject the entire tray. And depending on the situation we may break down the whole back ...
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Just trying to figure out what other organizations are doing for pre-op testing. What time frame is ...
Just trying to figure out what other organizations are doing for pre-op testing. What time frame is ...
Barbara Kurley
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Illinois Dept. Public Health for "elective surgeries": within 72 hours of date/time of surgery. Nasal swab NOT ...
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I would appreciate any input from Ambulatory Surgery Centers that are doing Total Joint Replacement. We ...
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Hi I am hoping to get some guidance and recommendations on what facilities have in place as far as white boards. I was ...
Hi! We do have whiteboards in the OR. Items on it are: Patient's Name, Allergies, Blood availability, Countable ...