Are you struggling with maintaining intact vascular access dressings for up to 7 days as recommended by the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice? If so, consider the use of gum mastic to enhance dressing adherence!1 In the brief video below, S. Matthew Gibson RN, CRNI, VA-BC, CPUI shows the simple application process of Mastisol® Liquid…
Pivoting to Telemedicine Throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic, social distancing and reducing in‐person interactions have been essential to decrease viral spread. The healthcare industry has largely pivoted to telehealth per CDC recommendations, conducting clinical visits via virtual methods and operating in‐person facilities at restricted capacity. Doing so reduces unnecessary patient contact and exposure.¹ In order for…
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Whether you’re on the go or trapped in the office, podcasts are a great way to consume content in a refreshing. With a hectic schedule, nurses can certainly relate and enjoy the convenience of learning, laughing, and reflecting about their profession during their commute, while working on another project, exercising or even during their downtime.…
Surgical site infection (SSI) is a significant postoperative complication that increases morbidity, mortality, and length of stay for surgical patients[1]. On average, 300,000 to 500,000 people develop SSI annually in the United States[1], with 3% of SSIs being fatal and an overall national cost of $10 billion per year[2]. Reducing the risk of SSI begins…
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Reduce Dermal Pain The skin and all of its structures are known as the integumentary system. The skin is the largest organ of the body. The skin consists of three tissue layers, which are the epidermis, the dermis and subcutaneous fat. There are more than a million sensory receptors distributed throughout human skin. These sensory…
Minimize Risk of Skin Tears Skin tears are associated with patient pain and suffering, increased morbidity and length of hospital stay, decreased quality of life, and increased costs of care.1 Skin tears occur as a result of friction or shearing, which results in separation of the epidermis from the dermis and can occur with inappropriate…
Minimize Risk of CLABSI The public health burden associated with hospital-acquired infections is substantial and includes increased morbidity and mortality, increased length of hospital stay, and increased costs. It is well known that CRBSIs are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Raad et al published an attributable mortality rate of 12% to 25% in the…
Patient Assistance Program The patient assistance program offers temporary assistance to patients who meet the following requirements: Have an income below the U.S. poverty level, adjusted for household size Patient cannot afford to pay for the product Physician has determined that the product may be appropriate for treating the patient Patient is a U.S. citizen…